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02 Apr 2026 at 14:27

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30 Apr 2024 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Construction Project Management and Conservation Professional Services Framework (CPMCPS) initiated by NEUPC Ltd, a body governed by public law located in Leeds, UK. This framework encompasses building services consultancy within the UK education sector, targeting the North-East England region. As a procurement method, the process employs a restricted procedure, indicating selective participation based on specified criteria. Key stages included tender and award, with the tenders being finalised on 4 June 2024 and subsequent awards dated 16 April 2025. The framework allows for services including Project Management, Quantity Surveying, and Conservation Architecture to support member institutions such as Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland, and Teesside universities.

This tender offers vast business growth opportunities, primarily for consultancy firms specialising in construction-related services. Firms well-versed in fire safety, mechanical and electrical engineering, heritage architecture, and building surveying are poised to benefit from the framework, providing services crucial to maintaining and developing university estates and historical sites across the UK. SMEs, along with large-scale suppliers, are encouraged due to the diverse service requirements and potential EU funding involvement. Participating in this framework could expand portfolios and foster long-term collaborations with educational institutions. Successful applicants may enjoy repeated call-offs and EU funding facilitation, enhancing financial stability and professional engagement within the industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Construction Project Management and Conservation Professional Services Framework (CPMCPS)

Notice Description

A Framework Agreement to appoint a pool of service providers to provide a range of Project Management and Conservation Professional Services. The Project Management consultancy services shall only be available to the NE5 group of Universities in the North-East which consists of the Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside Universities and their subsidiaries (some of which may be located outside the North-East of England). heritage and Conservation Consultancy services are available to all NEUPC Members across the UK.

Lot Information

Construction Project Management Related Services

The Authority is seeking to appoint a pool of around six talented consultancy firms for the provision of Construction Project Management Professional Services, who will support the five North East Universities by providing consultancy in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Planning, Sustainability, Contract Administration, etc (a full list of the main and supplementary services being sought under this Lot can be found in the tender documents). Where necessary these services will support the University in delivering the Estates capital plans. Additional information: Future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union funding, ERDF/ESF and other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Full details of Lot A and the tender requirements can be found in the published tender

Renewal: Any Framework Agreement concluded as a result of this exercise will be for a fixed period of two (2) years, with possible extensions of up to 48 months, subject to satisfactory performance, making a possible maximum contract period of (6) six years).

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and Fire Safety Advisors

The Authority is seeking to appoint a pool of around five talented consultancy firms or individuals for the provision of Construction Project Management Professional Services, who will support the five North East Universities by providing consultancy in Fire Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Where necessary these services will support the University in delivering the Estates capital plans. Additional information: Future call-off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union funding, ERDF/ESF and other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Full details of Lot B and the tender requirements can be found in the published tender

Renewal: Any Framework Agreement concluded as a result of this exercise will be for a fixed period of two (2) years, with possible extensions of up to 48 months, subject to satisfactory performance, making a possible maximum contract period of (6) six years).

Building Surveyors, Clerks of Work and Principle Designers

The Authority is seeking to appoint a pool of around five talented consultancy firms or individuals for the provision of Construction Project Management Professional Services, who will support the five North East Universities by providing consultancy in Building Surveying, Principle Designers and Clerks of Works. Where necessary these services will support the University in delivering the Estates capital plans. Additional information: Future call-off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union funding, ERDF/ESF and other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Full details of Lot C and the tender requirements can be found in the published tender

Renewal: Any Framework Agreement concluded as a result of this exercise will be for a fixed period of two (2) years, with possible extensions of up to 48 months, subject to satisfactory performance, making a possible maximum contract period of (6) six years).

Heritage and Conservation Related Professional Services

The Authority is seeking to appoint a pool of around four talented consultancy firms or individuals for the provision of Construction Project Management Professional Services, who will support the five North East Universities and also NEUPC's wider members throughout the UK by providing consultancy in Conservation Architecture, Heritage Consultancy and Heritage Building Surveying (a full list of the main and supplementary services being sought under this Lot can be found in the tender documents). Where necessary these services will support the University Estates and Heritage Teams in maintaining and developing their sites of historic importance. Additional information: Future call-off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union funding, ERDF/ESF and other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Full details of Lot D and the tender requirements can be found in the published tender

Renewal: Any Framework Agreement concluded as a result of this exercise will be for a fixed period of two (2) years, with possible extensions of up to 48 months, subject to satisfactory performance, making a possible maximum contract period of (6) six years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04564b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030963-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

44112000 - Miscellaneous building structures

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71500000 - Construction-related services

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEUPC Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

AtkinsRealis PPS Ltd

Buttress Architects Ltd

Currie & Brown UK Ltd

Desco (Design & Consultancy) Ltd

EdgePS Ltd

Gardiner & Theobald LLP

Gleeds Cost Management Ltd

Gotch, Saunders & Surridge LLP t/a GSSArchitecture Ltd

Identity Consult Ltd

JDDK Architects Ltd

Purcell Architecture Ltd

RNJ Partnership

Rider Levett Bucknall UK Ltd

Simpson & Brown

Summers Inman C&P Consultants Ltd

Summers-Inman C&P Ltd

Turner & Townsend Construction Management ltd

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