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Wharfside Utilities Assessment

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council has completed the procurement process for the "Wharfside Utilities Assessment" project, falling under the civil engineering consultancy services category, specifically within the healthcare planning and construction consultancy industry. The procurement, which adopted a direct award method via the NHS SBS Framework Agreement, was awarded on 30th September 2025 with a contract period starting from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Located in England, United Kingdom, this project had a tender value of £99,750 GBP and was particularly focused on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with Civic Engineers serving as the supplier. The procurement process reached the award stage with the status marked as complete.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses in the civil engineering sector, particularly those skilled in consultancy services related to healthcare infrastructure. SMEs stand to benefit greatly from participating in similar projects facilitated by public sector frameworks, like the NHS SBS. The success of Civic Engineers in securing this contract illustrates the potential for agile and specialised firms to thrive in procuring contracts that serve strategic infrastructure needs. As such, businesses aiming to expand their prominence in public sector work will find participating in similar tenders a lucrative path to growth.

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Notice Title

Wharfside Utilities Assessment

Notice Description

Direct award via the NHS SBS -Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement Reference: SBS10190 - LOT 3. https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/healthcare-planning-construction-consultancy-and-ancillary-services/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50baa315-7245-4905-8fd8-934b98f4a0bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e2c4ea-29ac-4292-ba81-d678bb5de8ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
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
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVIC ENGINEERS

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