Award

WHC - Professional Building Services,

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 10:43

Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "WHC - Professional Building Services," seeking professional building consultants to support their construction and maintenance programme. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code 71315200 for Building Consultancy Services, follows a restricted procedure methodology. The process involves multiple lots, including Project Management Services, Quantity Surveying Services, Structural Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, all within the United Kingdom's region UKH23. The contracts are set to begin on 1st June 2025 and will run for three years, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement attracted a total of 19 bids, which were all submitted electronically, and the contract was signed on 16th July 2025. The total contract value is £2,082,800 GBP.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in building consultancy services, particularly those experienced in multidisciplinary consulting, project management, and engineering. The contract's division into lots allows a range of companies, from large firms like Pellings LLP and Press & Starkey to SMEs like JNP Group Consulting Engineers Limited and Brinson Staniland Partnership Ltd, to engage in the process and develop their business. The presence of a recurring contract every four years enhances long-term potential growth for successful bidders. Businesses with strengths in the specified consultancy services are well-positioned to benefit from participating in future opportunities as they arise. The competitive selection process ensures that only firms with a robust track record and relevant expertise are shortlisted, promising valuable growth prospects for those meeting the tender requirements.

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Notice Title

WHC - Professional Building Services,

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is seeking to appoint Professional Building Consultants to assist with the council's construction and maintenance programme. The contracts are being offered in 5 Lots:Lot 1 - Multi disciplinary consultantsLot 2 - Project Management ServicesLot 3 - Quantity Surveying ServicesLot 4 - Structural Engineering ServicesLot 5 - Mechanical Engineering ServicesBidders may apply for one. Some or all of the Lots. The contracts will commence on 1st June 2025 and will last for a period of three years with a possible one year further extensionBetween 5 and 7 bidders will be shortlisted for each Lot. The method of selection will be the highest scorers for section 8, assuming all other pass / fail criteria is met.

Lot Information

Multi Disciplinary Consultant

Multi Disciplinary Consultant

Renewal: One year optional extension

Project Management Services

Project Management Services

Renewal: Optional one year extension

Quantity Surveying Service

Quantity Surveying Services

Renewal: Optional one year extension

Structural Engineering Services

Structural Engineering services

Mechanical Engineering Services

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a301
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040467-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,082,800 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
e.lunney@welhat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1707357371

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BRINSON STANILAND PARTNERSHIP

JNP GROUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS

PELLINGS

PRESS & STARKEY

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