AM0002ARC - Architect - Greyfriars RIBA 4 - 6
Gloucester City Council, the local authority responsible for city services and regeneration, is procuring an architect and Principal Designer for the Gloucester Greyfriars Project. The appointment covers RIBA Stages 4 to 6, including technical design, construction-stage design coordination, handover and closeout, following transition from the outgoing team that completed RIBA Stage 3. The supplier will coordinate the design team and principal contractor, preserve approved design decisions and planning commitments, support the Levelling-Up Fund programme and reporting, and deliver a sustainable, accessible and high-quality cultural hub and former Pavilion Bowling Green scheme in compliance with Building Regulations, CDM 2015, planning conditions and accessibility standards. The appointment runs from December 2026 to April 2028, with an estimated contract value of £250,000. Work will be delivered at the Eastgate Shopping Centre and former Pavilion Bowling Green in Gloucester, within the UKK1 region. The critical qualification is the ability to undertake the Principal Designer role and deliver RIBA Stages 4 to 6 in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Buyer: Gloucester City Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 15 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £250k
- Bids close: 16 Nov 2026
- Location: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bath/Bristol area, Gloucestershire
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 22 Dec 2026 to 21 May 2027
- Category: Architectural and related services (71200000)
From the official notice
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER – ROLE SPECIFICATION & PROJECT OVERVIEW Project Title: Gloucester Greyfriars Project Location: Eastgate Shopping Centre and Former Pavilion Bowling Green Appointment Period: December 2026 – April 2028 – Covering RIBA Sages 4-6 Client: Gloucester City Council Total Project Funding: £11 million Levelling-Up Fund + Council / partner contributions Cultural Hub Construction Budget - £6 million Former Pavilion Green Construction Budget - £250,000 SECTION 1 – ROLE PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Effective handover from previous principal designer (RIBA 0-3) to new principal designer, i.e. this role • Strongly align with RIBA Standard Architectural Contract • Ensure effective design coordination between the design team and principal contractor • Maintain alignment with the Project Manager, Levelling-Up Fund programme, outputs and reporting requirements (usually once per month Design Team Meeting). Greyfriars’s Project Principal Designer – Cultural Hub - Greyfriars 2 • Deliver a sustainable design that is accessible, high-quality regeneration scheme that meets the vision for Greyfriars • Ensure full compliance with Building Regulations, CDM 2015, planning conditions and accessibility standards • Ensure full integration with planning consultant on the final planning application relating to the cultural hub and former pavilion bowling green 3.0 Key Responsibilities 3.1 Handover from RIBA 3 to RIBA 4 - Transition Notes • Ensure full clarity, continuity, an...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 16 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £250k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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