Tender

Demolition Engineering consultancy Services

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council has initiated a tender process for Demolition Engineering Consultancy Services, focusing on civil engineering consultancy within the UKM84 region, specifically in the North Lanarkshire Local Authority area. The tender aims to appoint a consultancy for phase 2 of a demolition programme involving twelve high-rise residential properties. Prospective suppliers must ensure bids comply with Scots Law, and the procurement follows the NEC 4 Professional Services Contract terms. The tender is currently in the active stage, with key submission and award dates set for 13th March 2026. Interested parties need to adhere to the open procurement procedure, with electronic submissions due by the aforementioned date.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in demolition and civil engineering consultancy services. It is particularly suited for companies with demonstrated experience in managing complex demolition projects, including both high-rise and low-rise structures. Organisations that can showcase competencies in project management, engineering input, and fulfilling CDM 2015 duties will find this tender appealing. Additionally, the contract promises continuity, as potential modifications and retendering will occur after the initial four-year span. The successful consultancy must demonstrate robust financial health, quality assurance standards, and adhere to the specified community benefits requirements, enhancing supply chain development and community engagement throughout the project's duration.

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Notice Title

Demolition Engineering consultancy Services

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council are seeking contract with a suitably qualified and experienced Demolition Engineering Consultancy organisation

Lot Information

Lot 1

NLC are seeking to appoint a demolition engineering consultancy organisation to provide engineering consultancy for the phase 2 demolition programme covering twelve high-rise residential properties. The successful consultant may provide on a project-by-project basis which will be at NLCs discretion: Project Management CDM 2015 Duties Engineering Input Preparation of specifications Undertake Principal Designer Role Input with the demolition contractor procurement process Full details of the scope of requirements are contained in the tender documentation. Additional information: The Consultant must stay fully independent of all NLC contracts. They may work with industry bodies on non-NLC projects if impartiality is unaffected. They must not work with any contractor involved in NLC demolition projects or create any conflict of interest. All conflicts must be disclosed or the appointment may be terminated (see scope of requirements for further details).

Options: 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. Other requirements which will be allowable modifications, at North Lanarkshire Council's discretion under this contract are but not limited to: Demolition engineering services for Cumbernauld Town Centre Demolition engineering services for Motherwell Concert Hall, Anvil Block and any other ad hoc demolition engineering requirements that may arise in the duration of the contract NLC reserve the right to have the successful consultants procure survey requirements as part of the scope of requirements

Renewal: The phase 2 demolition programme is expected to last eight years. This requirement will be retendered after four years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012189-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This requirement will be retendered after four years.

Notice Status

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

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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