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Ad Hoc Commissions for Building Surveying and Architectural type services- Corporate Sites

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, England, has completed the procurement process for "Ad Hoc Commissions for Building Surveying and Architectural type services- Corporate Sites." The procurement, which falls under the industry category of Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services, utilised a direct award method. The contract, valued at £300,000, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement relates to several projects including maintenance, refurbishments, smaller scale extensions and various feasibility schemes in the region of England.

This tender opens avenues for business growth particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the architectural and engineering fields. With the awarded supplier being Cassidy & Ashton, SMEs with expertise in building surveying and architectural services can find similar future opportunities beneficial. The direct award procurement method highlights opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, specialised services on an ad-hoc basis in construction and engineering sectors.

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Notice Title

Ad Hoc Commissions for Building Surveying and Architectural type services- Corporate Sites

Notice Description

Maintenance projects. Smaller scale refurbishment projects. Smaller scale extension projects Various feasibility schemes. Ad-Hoc survey work, e.g. condition surveys, fire risk assessment surveys, defect surveys, dilapidation surveys, topographical surveys, etc. Party Wall awards DEC's & EPC's

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c4cfff4-b477-4b15-a3cb-fce4c94f7749
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e89d57e-8d30-4724-8f1d-0236827a24a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7EA
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
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
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASSIDY & ASHTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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