Tender

Construction Professional Services DPS

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 10 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

24 Oct 2025 at 10:34

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11 Mar 2025 at 15:45

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13 Dec 2024 at 17:02

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13 Dec 2024 at 16:16

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18 Aug 2022 at 14:28

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13 May 2022 at 10:36

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23 Dec 2021 at 14:31

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24 Nov 2021 at 15:41

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

17 Nov 2021 at 16:56

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Tender

30 Sep 2021 at 08:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has launched the "Construction Professional Services DPS" under the tender ID RM6242. This procurement process is in the tender amendment stage as of 24 October 2025, involving the dynamic purchasing system (DPS), which is structured into various categories: Technical & Professional Services, Industry Sector, Geographical Regions, and Additional Capability. The procurement is categorised under the services industry, specifically focusing on repair, maintenance, and associated services related to several infrastructures such as aircraft, railways, roads, and marine equipment. Notably, the procurement has been extended to end by 23 February 2029, with the contract period starting on 24 February 2029. The project's financial scale has been amplified from an initial value of £150 million to £800 million, indicating significant expansion opportunities. The DPS is selective, utilising a restricted procedure above the threshold, and maintains a procurement method aligned with business needs across the United Kingdom.

The extended tender offers vast opportunities for firms in architectural, engineering, inspection, IT services, and environmental consultancy sectors. The inclusion of various sub-filters allows companies to demonstrate their unique service capabilities, enhancing the competition landscape. This is particularly beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs that capable of providing specialised or broad-ranging services within the established categories. Businesses involved in environmental projects, real estate development, or any consultancy service related to pollution and conservation can leverage this opportunity for growth. With a substantial increase in project value, enterprises have the potential to engage in lucrative partnerships and expand their market reach through the Crown Commercial Service's procurement framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction Professional Services DPS

Notice Description

The RM6242 DPS will be organised into distinct categories so: Suppliers can indicate all elements relevant to their service offering, and Customers can filter the elements to produce a shortlist of appointed suppliers to invite to a competition. The four (4) distinct categories comprise of: Technical & Professional Services Industry Sector Geographical Regions Additional Capability Within these filters are further sub-filters that agencies can select to demonstrate the level of services they can provide. Additional information: Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc. The Initial term of this DPS was 48 months with optional extension periods of 12 months + 12 months (a maximum of 72 months). This is to advise that the optional extension has been utilised and the end date is now 23/02/2029. The value has also been increased from PS150m to PS800m.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2961c41a-d44f-49c7-a79d-f405ae2e5583
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f54304-4783-4278-a0b6-6a3f050c5b36
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

70110000 - Development services of real estate

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79422000 - Arbitration and conciliation services

79933000 - Design support services

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning

90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

90712500 - Environmental institution building or planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90715000 - Pollution investigation services

90731000 - Services related to air pollution

90732000 - Services related to soil pollution

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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