D3 Tenders | Manchester Cathedral - Our Cathedral Our City

Notice Information

Notice Title

Manchester Cathedral - Our Cathedral Our City - Project Quantity Surveyor

Notice Description

Manchester Cathedral is seeking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant to support its NLHF part-funded project. The appointment will cover both the Development Stage (running to March 2027 and the preparation of the NLHF Round 2 submission) and, subject to funding, the Delivery Stage. The appointed QS will provide full cost consultancy services across the development of the scheme, including cost planning, value engineering, risk management, procurement advice, cashflow forecasting, tender documentation and ongoing support to the project manager and design team. The proposed form of appointment is the RIBA Professional Services Contract 2020 - Quantity Surveyor Services (PSC 2020) or equivalent. The Delivery Stage (anticipated 36 months) will only proceed subject to NLHF Round 2 funding and all necessary approvals. Applicants will provide separate fee proposals for the Development Stage and the conditional Delivery Stage at tender. This procurement is being run in two stages: * Stage 1 - PQQ: assessment of technical capacity, general approach and references (as set out in the PQQ). * Stage 2 - ITT: shortlisted applicants submit full tenders including fee proposals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-58349d6a-b392-4faa-92db-135609db936e
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf87186d-3b58-43e7-867d-f63b04920df5
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
CPV Codes: 71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline: 17 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 13 Feb 2026 - 11 Aug 2029 3-4 years
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: CRAGG MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name: Andre-Paul Tsobgny
Contact Email: atsobgny@craggmanagement.com
Contact Phone: 07920039115

Buyer Location

Locality: BRIGHTON
Postcode: BN1 6AF
Post Town: Brighton
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward: Preston Park
Westminster Constituency: Brighton Pavilion

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf87186d-3b58-43e7-867d-f63b04920df5
28th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f72e1779-c406-4167-aaa2-83db9fec6510
Pre-Qualification Questionnaire outlining the selection criteria, submission requirements and evaluation methodology for the appointment.
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a28734b3-589b-43fd-af69-ba19cd4bbbc6
Heritage Impact Assessment providing technical background, site context and heritage considerations relevant to the Project.
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be2aa37b-9c11-46ff-935d-97180ca0f31d
Pre-Qualification Questionnaire outlining the selection criteria, submission requirements and evaluation methodology for the appointment. This is Version 2 of the document, issued to provide clarification on the scoring breakdown and the conservation accreditation criterion.

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