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Architecture tenders in the United Kingdom: how they work and how a European firm bids
28 Oct 2026 · 21 min read

Architecture tenders in the United Kingdom: how they work and how a European firm bids

The UK rewrote its procurement law in 2025. This guide explains how architects are appointed by UK public clients today: procedures, thresholds, frameworks, RIBA competitions, the title rules for foreign architects, and the practical steps a European practice takes to bid.