Tender

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

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council has issued an open procurement opportunity for a Clerk of Works for its ambitious housing development programme at Ordnance Lane, Willow House, and Lowfield Plot A in York, United Kingdom. With a focus on building over 600 homes that achieve net zero carbon emissions and Passivhaus certification, this project emphasises environmental sustainability and quality design. The tender, currently in the "tender" stage, is open for submissions until 20th February 2026. The expected contract period will span from 24th April 2026 to 24th April 2030. The procurement falls under the "services" category, including building services, mechanical and electrical engineering design, and construction-related services, with a total estimated contract value of £280,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in sustainable building solutions and mechanical and electrical installations. Given the project's emphasis on quality and sustainability, firms with a strong track record in delivering net-zero carbon and Passivhaus-certified developments are well-suited to compete. The evaluation criteria focus on a combination of price and various aspects of quality, including delivery, defect management, stakeholder management, and social commitments, offering diverse metrics for competitive positioning. Additionally, the tender is suitable for SMEs, providing a platform for smaller, specialised firms to showcase their expertise in environmentally conscious construction practices.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060292
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001763-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 months to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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