C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy

A Tender Notice
by CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
£3M
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
19 Jan 2026
Delivery
30 Nov 2026 to 29 Nov 2029
Deadline
n/a

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Location

Cheshire:

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Description

Cheshire East Borough Council intends to create a consultants Framework for the provision of construction related professional services. This Framework is to deliver construction related professional services to all internal departments and any organisation that Cheshire East Borough Council is associated with, to include its wholly owned companies, schools, academies, parish/town councils. The overall objective of the framework is to support the Council to deliver their revenue and capital programmes by; • Providing professional expertise on construction related projects, • Providing capacity and skills that allows flexibility where necessary to support existing Council services • Providing cost certainty • Standardise and streamline processes with continuous feedback and performance improvements with regards to external resource • Realise efficiencies through knowledge sharing and monitoring & management of performance in terms of cost and quality The Framework will be divided into the following lots:- Lot 1 - Architectural Services Lot 2 - Building Services Engineering Lot 3 - Quantity Surveying Services Lot 4 - Structural Engineering Services Lot 5 - Building Surveying Services Lot 6 - Heritage Architectural Services Lot 7 - CDM Client Advisor Lot 8 - Environmental & Engineering Consultancy Services Other potential beneficiaries of the framework are: Warrington Borough Council, Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Combined Authority. Anticipated maximum spend £3.27 million.

Lot Division

1 Architectural Services
  • Value: £480K

Anticipated Maximum £480k + VAT The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

2 Building Services Engineering
  • Value: £360K

Anticipated Maximum £360k + VAT It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

3 Quantity Surveying Services
  • Value: £500K

Anticipated Maximum £500k + VAT It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

4 Structural Engineering Services
  • Value: £160K

Anticipated Maximum £160k + VAT It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

5 Building Surveying Services (inc. Site Inspection Services)
  • Value: £550K

Anticipated Maximum £550k + VAT Architectural Design/Consultancy Services together with sub-consultant services for Building Services, Quantity Surveying and Structural Engineering. This lot may be requested to provide a multi-disciplinary design service. Providers must therefore be able to deliver the design services detailed in Lots 1, 2 and 4 either themselves or through their supply chain. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

6 Heritage Architectural Services
  • Value: £530K

Anticipated Maximum £530k + VAT Architectural Design/Consultancy Services together with sub-consultant services for Building Services and Structural Engineering. This lot may be requested to provide a multi-disciplinary design service. Providers must therefore be able to deliver the design services detailed in Lots 1, 2 and 4 either themselves or through their supply chain. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

7 CDM Client Advisor Services
  • Value: £130K

Anticipated Maximum £130k + VAT CDM Client Advisor Services. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

8 Environmental and Engineering
  • Value: £560K

Anticipated Maximum £560k + VAT Environmental and Engineering Consultancy Services including Environmental Impact Assessments, site/ground investigations, ecological surveys, archaeological surveys and flood risk assessments. Lot 8 will be involved in traditional construction projects and will also be used as part of wider development projects. Providers will need to demonstrate competence, either themselves, or through their supply chain, in undertaking various services including: • Environmental Impact Assessments • Site/ground investigations • Ecological surveys • Habitat surveys • Archaeological surveys • Traffic and transport surveys • Flood risk assessments • Support in Planning applications • BREEAM/Low Carbon assessor roles It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MEAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Renewal Options

The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.

Award Criteria

Pricing Pricing Schedule For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template
Framework and Call Off Task Management Framework and Call Off Task Management For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template
Continuous Improvement Continuous Improvement For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template
Social Value Social Value For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template
Environment Strategy Environment Strategy For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template
Service Delivery and Scenarios Service Delivery and Scenarios For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

CPV Codes

  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
  • 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
  • 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
  • 71317200 - Health and safety services
  • 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
  • 90700000 - Environmental services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12
  • FTS 004354-2026

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