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Castle Street Public Realm - Concept and Preliminary Design

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council recently concluded the procurement process for a project titled "Castle Street Public Realm - Concept and Preliminary Design." This tender, falling under the highways consultancy services category, was aimed at enhancing public spaces and pedestrian areas across Castle Street and its vicinity in Liverpool, England. Key dates included the award notice published on 18 March 2026 and the contract period commencing on 2 March 2026, concluding on 7 December 2026. The procurement was processed through an 'Other' procurement method, indicating some level of flexibility not classified under traditional methods, possibly to accommodate specific project needs or stakeholder involvement.

For businesses specialising in infrastructure consultancy, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, such tenders present valuable opportunities for growth and establishing relationships with municipal buyers like Liverpool City Council. The awarded contract, valued at £161,304.99, was won by Mott MacDonald Ltd, a large-scale supplier, highlighting the competitiveness and potential profitability of such projects. This procurement showcases advantages for businesses that excel in urban planning and design, especially those able to provide innovative solutions to local government requirements in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Castle Street Public Realm - Concept and Preliminary Design

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council (the Client) is seeking to appoint a Consultant to develop the concept and preliminary design of public realm improvements and pedestrianisation of Castle Street and surrounding streets, including Water Street, High Street, Brunswick Street and Dale Street.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8484e5a1-5f35-4f9a-ba65-c971ad235f9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28148bb9-4dab-4084-b8ea-a3b6842f9aa0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£161,304 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,304 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 7 Dec 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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