Tender

Demolition Engineering consultancy Services

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of demolition engineering consultancy services across various sites in North Lanarkshire, UK. This procurement, classified under structural engineering consultancy services (CPV code 71312000), aims to appoint a consultant for Phase Two of the council's demolition programme, scheduled to last eight years, with an initial contract duration of four years. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, having been initiated on 11 December 2025. Key elements include project management, engineering input, and acting as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM 2015. The deadline for submission has been extended to 19 January 2026 upon bidders' request. The procurement method involves selective tendering using a restricted procedure.

This tender presents growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in structural engineering and demolition project management, with a total contract value of £3,000,000. Ideal candidates would be those equipped to handle complex demolition activities and compliance with Scotland's stringent regulations. Businesses capable of delivering community benefits by promoting targeted recruitment, skills training, supply chain development, and community engagement will be favourably considered. The contract allows economic operators a chance to establish themselves within local government projects, assuring stability and continuity of services, as further expansions and future retenders are anticipated. The tender also ensures electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment systems, promoting efficiency and secure transactions for the consultants involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demolition Engineering consultancy Services

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) is seeking to appoint a demolition engineering consultant to deliver the following services over the initial four-year period of Phase Two of the demolition programme: Development of the baseline programme Project management of demolition activities Support in relation to Fulfilment of CDM 2015 duties Provision of engineering input and technical advice Preparation of detailed specifications , Pre Construction information and employers requirements Undertaking demolition feasibility assessments Contract administration Acting as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM 2015

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Lanarkshire Council are about to commence phase two of its demolition programme. The phase two programme is scheduled to last eight years and demolish 12 properties across North Lanarkshire: Site Property Address One Maxton Crescent Two Glasgow Road Three McClurg Court and Watson Street Four Rennie Road Five Greenfield Drive Six Witchwood Court (Tower) Seven Woodside Tower/Oakfield Tower Eight Albion Tower/Airbles Tower Nine Whamond Tower The successful consultant will provide: Project Management CDM 2015 Duties Engineering Input Preparation of specifications Input with the demolition contractor procurement process Initially the Consultant will be required to prepare the baseline demolition programme. This will inform which properties the Consultant will provide the service over four-year duration of the contract. It should be noted that not all sites will require to be project managed by the consultant, this will be selected on a project-by-project basis. It is anticipated that additional sites will also be added throughout the duration of the contract, including but not limited to, additional high rise blocks, complex corporate structures such as shopping centres and educational facilities etc. Consideration is required for work in progress at the end of the four-year contract duration. For continuity of services any demolition package(s) still in progress as the stipulated contract duration ends will be concluded by the incumbent Consultant. This will be as an allowable modification for extension to the contract.

Renewal: It is the Council's intention to retender this requirement after four years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083615-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 Months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractstrategy@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451430015

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

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