Planning

TC621 - North West Construction Hub High Value Framework 2027 - 2031

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

27 Oct 2025 at 15:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 09:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is spearheading a significant procurement process titled "TC621 - North West Construction Hub High Value Framework 2027 - 2031," focusing on works within the construction industry. This initiative is currently in the planning stage and is set to cover building construction work across the UKD region of the United Kingdom, with a strong emphasis on works related to commercial buildings, social facilities, educational and research buildings, and infrastructure associated with transport and artistic performance venues. A virtual briefing session is scheduled for 11th November 2025, aimed at engaging both current and prospective contracting partners. Interested parties are required to pre-register for this invitation-only event.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses involved in construction, architectural, engineering, and inspection services to expand their portfolio by participating in a high-value framework with a gross contract value of £1.2 billion. Companies that have the capacity to engage in large-scale projects and possess expertise in constructing a diverse range of facilities, including civic centres, healthcare, educational institutions, and transportation hubs, will be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement also promotes the sharing of best practices and collaborative engagement, ensuring alignment with the council's objectives and contributing to long-term business growth in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC621 - North West Construction Hub High Value Framework 2027 - 2031

Notice Description

A retrospective session will be held with all partners across current live frameworks, as well as clients, to provide lessons learned from other frameworks and procurement processes, from the perspectives of the clients and the contractors. The feedback generated from these sessions will be collated and included within the open market engagement information for the new framework. An online campaign will be shared across social network channels, to invite current and prospective contracting partners to participate in a virtual briefing session. The session will be invitation-only and so interested parties will be required to register for the event. Attendees will be encouraged to submit any questions prior to the session, and these will be covered in the session for everyone to receive the same information, at the same time. The nature and types of work that may be required are: Building construction work. Construction work for social facilities other than subsidised residential accommodation. Daycare Centre construction work. Civic Centre construction work. Construction work for crematoriums. Cemetery works. Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services. Construction work for buildings of further education. Construction work for research buildings. Laboratory building construction work. Research and testing facilities construction work. Scientific installations. Meteorological stations construction work. Construction work for halls of residence. Training facilities building. Construction work for buildings relating to health. Construction work for social services buildings. Construction work for subsidised residential accommodation. Retirement home construction work. Nursing home construction work. Residential homes construction work. Children's home construction work. Construction work for buildings relating to air transport. Airport buildings construction work. Airport control tower construction work. Construction work for buildings relating to water transport. Construction work for buildings relating to education and research. Construction work for kindergarten buildings. Schools. Construction work for school buildings. Primary school construction work. Secondary school construction 4/6 work. Special school construction work. Construction work for college buildings. Vocational college construction work. Technical college construction work. Construction work for university buildings. Polytechnic construction work. Lecture theatre construction work. Language laboratory construction work. Construction work for commercial buildings. Shop buildings construction work. Shopping Centre construction work. Shop units construction work. Market construction work. Covered market construction work. Open-air market construction work. Office block construction work. Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings. Cold-storage installations. Construction work for warehouses. Warehouse stores construction work. Workshop Construction, Abattoir construction work. Agricultural buildings construction work. Barn construction work. Construction work for industrial buildings. Industrial unit's construction work. Buildings associated with transport. Construction work for buildings relating to road transport. Transport buildings, Bus station construction work. Car Park building construction work. Service-area building construction work. Bus garage construction work. Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions. Art gallery construction work. Exhibition Centre construction work. Museum construction work. Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances. Auditorium construction work. Theatre construction work. Library construction work. Multimedia library construction work. Lecture hall construction

Planning Information

A retrospective session will be held with all partners across current live frameworks, as well as clients, to provide lessons learned from other frameworks and procurement processes, from the perspectives of the clients and the contractors. The feedback generated from these sessions will be collated and included within the open market engagement information for the new framework. An online campaign will be shared across social network channels, to invite current and prospective contracting partners to participate in a virtual briefing session. The session will be invitation-only and so interested parties will be required to register for the event. Attendees will be encouraged to submit any questions prior to the session, and these will be covered in the session for everyone to receive the same information, at the same time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d229
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068615-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

70000000 - Real estate services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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