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Engineering Project - Construction Consultancy Services

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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20 Apr 2026 at 18:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Keele has completed the contracting process for an engineering project involving multi-disciplinary construction consultancy services under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy, and Ancillary Services (HPCCAS) Framework Agreement, Lot 7. The procurement focusses on construction consultancy services, including project management, architecture, structural engineering, and building services engineering, to be delivered at Keele, Staffordshire (postcode ST5 5BG). This engagement is valued at £254,803 and the contract period spans from 22nd December 2025 to 14th December 2028. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award to Castle Owen Construction and Property Consultants Limited was published on 20th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services, particularly those offering strategic and technical expertise in multi-disciplinary engineering projects. SMEs with capabilities in project management, architecture, structural design, and engineering are well-suited to leverage such frameworks, enhancing their market presence within the healthcare and educational sectors. The successful supplier is Castle Owen Construction and Property Consultants Limited, suggesting that SMEs can effectively compete and prosper through selective framework agreements within institutional procurement structures.

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Notice Title

Engineering Project - Construction Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Call-Off under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services (HPCCAS) Framework Agreement under Lot 7 - Multi-disciplinary services. The Call-Off Contract will cover the provision of Multi-disciplinary Construction Consultancy Services for the University's Engineering Project (in accordance with the Framework Agreement requirements) as detailed below: * PM (Including Contract Administration) * Architect * Principal Designers CDM & BSA * QS * Structural Engineer * Building Services Engineers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-117d7a7c-3f2b-4e93-9f3a-a3a9c5dcd89f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af6f5265-2a74-46b0-b341-fe81eff7d3c5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£254,803 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£254,803 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEELE, STAFFORDSHIRE,
Postcode
ST5 5NB
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTLE OWEN CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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