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Chartered Bridge Engineer

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Dec 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is for the engagement of a Chartered Bridge Engineer to support their Highways Service. This tender, classified under business services, involves professional consulting related to law, marketing, and security, among others, and is pertinent to the region of England, United Kingdom. This award, valued at £450,000, follows an open procedure and signifies the completion stage of the procurement cycle, with the contract period beginning on 12th January 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028. The award was made on 4th December 2025 and published on the same day.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large consultancy firms specialising in engineering and infrastructure projects. The contract spans over two years, allowing sustained business engagement and potential long-term collaborations. Pell Frischmann Consultants Ltd, a large business entity, has been awarded the contract, reflecting the suitability for companies of similar scale and expertise. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are marked as unsuitable for this tender, large firms within the industry are well-positioned to offer the required consultancy services and add value to their portfolios through such high-value contracts.

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Notice Title

Chartered Bridge Engineer

Notice Description

Chartered Bridge Engineer for our Highways Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40858a07-8a3a-42fb-adbb-d8efa241fbbe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe96ab7d-3c97-4107-86ea-32ebe5263107
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Cliffe
Contact Email
kevin.cliffe@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244976154

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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