Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2f-d2fb-705a-b77d-0e6eda145e71/architect-framework closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Architect Framework [Aequus Construction Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/aequus-construction-ltd) Estimated value £175,000 Published 28 Sept 2018 Deadline Closed 26 Oct 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Aequus Construction Ltd ("ACL") wish to establish a framework for the provision of Architectural Services. The framework will consist of 3 successful consultants. Bath & North East Somerset Council and any Joint Venture Company's set up by BANES will be permitted to access this framework. ACL is a private limited company establishment by Bath and North East Somerset Council ("B&NES") as a local authority wholly owned company ("the Company") to develop, deliver, own and manage property as well as new developments on a case by case basis using either Public Works Loan Board ("PWLB") funding or external financing dependent upon which is the most viable option. The Company's aim is to deliver high quality affordable residential properties that create places that both address local housing needs and generate a commercial return for its shareholder, B&NES. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CONTRACT WITH AEQUUS CONSTRUCTION LTD AND NOT BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL Additional information: For further information and to apply please visit [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com) ## CPV classification Architectural design services Source Contracts Finder (UK) · Notice dfef9815-b75a-4896-bd73-e62e03a73221 [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dfef9815-b75a-4896-bd73-e62e03a73221) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileAequus Construction Ltd: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/aequus-construction-ltd)[SectorMore Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Asbestos Surveys Northamptonshire Partnership Homes 28 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys)[Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite)[Penistone Station - Independent Assessor Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council 27 days left 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor)[CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) 28 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)[RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul’s Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) 28 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-8077-723c-9218-3fcc10245a7c/rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-cemetery-rostr)[Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services – Neubau Bildungscampus Eslohe - Brandschutz Innungsverband des Dachdeckerhandwerks Westfalen 32 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-7451-7239-8d88-903d63172420/germany-fire-and-explosion-protection-and-control-consultancy-services-neuba)