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CDM Principal Designer/CDM Advisor Services and Building Regulations Principal Designer/Principal Designer Advisory Services

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Sep 2025 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council has recently completed the procurement of CDM Principal Designer/CDM Advisor Services and Building Regulations Principal Designer/Principal Designer Advisory Services. This tender, classified under 'Building consultancy services', was open to suppliers via an Open procedure with a value of £450,000. The process culminated in an award to Keelagher Okey Associates Limited and includes coordinating health and safety regulations as per the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and compliance with The Building Safety Act 2022. The contract will run from 10th November 2025 to 9th November 2027, covering regions including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, Isle of Man, and others.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building consultancy and advisory services, particularly those well-acquainted with the intricacies of health and safety management during the pre-construction phase. Companies with expertise in adhering to the Building Safety Act 2022 and delivering comprehensive design assessments would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Such opportunities are ripe for firms that can ensure compliance with the functional requirements of building regulations, boosting their portfolio by working with local councils such as Wirral Borough Council.

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Notice Title

CDM Principal Designer/CDM Advisor Services and Building Regulations Principal Designer/Principal Designer Advisory Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide CDM Principal Designer/CDM Advisor Services and carry out all the duties as per the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. In accordance with Regulation 11(1), will be required to plan, manage and monitor the pre-construction phase and coordinate matters relating to health and safety during the pre-construction phase to ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, the project is carried out without risks to health or safety. In fulfilling these duties, amongst others. Also must take into account the general principles of prevention and, where relevant, the content of any construction phase plan and health and safety file, and ensure all Designers comply with their duties in Regulation 9 To carry out all the duties of Building Regulations services as required by The Building Safety Act 2022 for various types of works. Undertake a full design assessment of relevant design information to ensure, so far as can be reasonably ascertained, it is in compliance with the functional requirements of The Building Regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb6d3b51-f164-4adc-9b6a-0b387671f679
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983058b5-2e47-4e8e-980e-fd1a39048399
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2027 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEELAGHER OKEY ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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