Tender

Clerk of Works: Ordnance Lane, Willow House & Lowfield Plot A

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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TenderCancellation

20 Feb 2026 at 14:53

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council has initiated an open procurement procedure titled "Clerk of Works: Ordnance Lane, Willow House & Lowfield Plot A," within the services category, focused on building services and engineering design. This procurement aims at appointing both a Building Clerk of Works and Mechanical and Electrical Clerk of Works to monitor schemes as part of the council’s housing delivery programme in York, United Kingdom, which targets net zero carbon in use and Passivhaus certification for over 600 homes. The tender period ended on 20th February 2026, and the contract will be awarded by 26th March 2026 with an expected start date on 24th April 2026, lasting until April 2030. This tender was managed by the City of York Council, a public authority under sub-central government classifications. However, the tender process experienced a termination announced on 20th February 2026 indicating cancellation of awarding any contract.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in construction-related services, particularly those with expertise in building services, mechanical and electrical installations, and quality monitoring. Businesses with experience in delivering high-quality, sustainable projects aligned with zero-carbon and Passivhaus standards will find this tender to be beneficial. Companies recognised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable, emphasising an inclusive approach in supplier engagement. Although the procurement was ultimately cancelled, it represents a valuable opportunity to engage in future similar tenders, fostering growth in the sustainable construction sector within the region.

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Notice Title

Clerk of Works: Ordnance Lane, Willow House & Lowfield Plot A

Notice Description

The City of York Council (CYC) is conducting this procurement to select a supplier for: Clerk of Works: Ordnance Lane, Willow House & Lowfield Plot A. The City of York Council has embarked on an ambitious housing delivery programme. The council aims to build over 600 homes designed to be net zero carbon in use and achieve Passivhaus certification. The schemes also focus on low embodied carbon, as well as having a focus on quality design and place making. The council is in the process of appointing a contractor for its second phase of net zero developments. The City of York Council are now seeking a Building Clerk of Works (CoW) and Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) CoW to monitor the quality of these schemes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060292
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015754-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315000 - Building services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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