Tender

Construction Consultancy DPS

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 09:45

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18 Mar 2025 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by Cardiff Council for a tender titled "Construction Consultancy DPS," which falls under the industry category of construction consultancy services. The process is designed for the Welsh Public Sector and is currently in the tender update stage as of 29 July 2025. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) includes services such as architecture, cost consultancy, mechanical and electrical engineering, among others. The location for this opportunity is primarily within the region of Cardiff, UK. Key dates include a submission deadline and tender opening conditions set for 30 July 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth for companies engaged in architecture, cost consultancy, or engineering services. The procurement is carried out through an open procedure, with Cardiff Council encouraging participation from consortia. The DPS offers a framework agreement with a potential for extension, allowing participating businesses to weather economic fluctuations and gain long-term contracts. Businesses that are adaptable and capable of delivering high-quality services consistently will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate via the eTenderWales system to maximise their opportunities within the Welsh public sector.

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Notice Title

Construction Consultancy DPS

Notice Description

The National Procurement Service formally procured a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Welsh Public Sector to cover property related design services in which Cardiff Council have now taken ownership of in which the DPS includes the following areas:- Architecture Cost Consultancy Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Multi Disciplinary Consultancy Services Project Management Structural Engineering Bidders are invited to submit Bids to participate in the DPS as a Supplier. The successful Bidders will be required to interface with Welsh public sector organisations which have elected to call-off under the Agreement to ensure successful delivery of the Services whilst achieving and maintaining consistently the highest services and standards throughout the term of the arrangement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to the former establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of property consultancy services to the Welsh public sector by the National Procurement Service in which Cardiff Council have now taken ownership of. The DPS was created on a category basis based on the discipline, region and value band. The disciplines covered by the DPS include: Architecture Cost Consultancy Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Multi Disciplinary Consultancy Services Project Management Structural Engineering Additional information: Please note this DPS has already been established by the NPS in which the original notice can be found by the following Sell2Wales notice:MAY295941 Please note: There are no limits on the number of candidates that can join the DPS

Renewal: The period of validity of a DPS can be extended, shortened or terminated at any point during the lifetime of the agreement. Cardiff Council plan to review the appropriateness of the agreement at the end of the original period of validity and invoke further extensions of two year periods until the agreement is no longer considered fit for purpose.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043747-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20266 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateframeworks@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920873738

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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