Contract award · 4 Aug 2026

Architectural Services for UHMB Diagnostic Schemes

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust awarded “Architectural Services for…” to Day Architectural Limited for £678k.

No competitionArchitecture & engineeringNorth West

Awarded without open competition

Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.

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Value
£678,085.80
Procedure
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Sector
Architecture & engineering · Architectural and related services (CPV 71200000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date4 Aug 2026
  2. Published11 Aug 2026Published 7 days after the contract date

Description

The procurement relates to the appointment of a specialist provider to deliver RIBA Stages 1-4, including Architectural Services in support of Trusts diagnostic scheme, comprising five projects across all sites. The requirement comprises both new build and refurbishment elements, forming part of a wider capital programme aimed at enhancing patient capacity, improve operational flow, and maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.<br/><br/>The scope of services includes :<br/>- Architecture & Lead Design Consultant<br/>- CDM Principal Designer (2015)<br/>- BSA Building Regulations (Principal Designer)<br/>- M&E Engineering Services Consultant <br/>- Civil & Structural Engineering Consultant<br/><br/>Services are delivered in accordance with the agreed Service Level Agreement and aligned to the design and construction programme to ensure timely delivery.<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority has awarded the contract by way of a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Pla…

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