Project Manager, Principal Engineer, Quantity Surveyor Roles at Lexden Gardens

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Essex County Council involves the provision of Project Manager, Principal Engineer, and Quantity Surveyor roles at Lexden Gardens. With a complete status at the award stage, the contract has been awarded to Potter Raper Ltd on 8th June 2026. The industry category falls under construction consultancy services as indicated by the CPV code 71530000. The services will be executed in the East of England from the start of the contract period on 8th June 2026 through to 8th March 2028. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring a streamlined process.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the construction consultancy services industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process was explicitly suited for such businesses. The successful bidder, Potter Raper Ltd, exemplifies the type of SME that can thrive under such contracts. Firms with expertise in project management, engineering, or quantity surveying within the construction sector would find such opportunities highly advantageous for fostering business growth and expanding their portfolio through government-related projects in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Project Manager, Principal Engineer, Quantity Surveyor Roles at Lexden Gardens

Notice Description

The provision of Project Manager, Principal Engineer, Quantity Surveyor Roles at Lexden Gardens

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d83dc126-7c78-4690-a66e-5dfd25813d7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37575507-ef86-44c2-a25b-458898a56fa3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£213,512 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£213,512 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 8 Mar 2028 1-2 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POTTER RAPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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