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Demolition Methodology Consultant

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed the awarding process for a consultancy contract titled "Demolition Methodology Consultant," aimed at structural engineering consultancy services. This contract pertains to the demolition of high-rise housing blocks in Leeds, specifically those built using a Large Panel System (LPS) construction by Reema. The contract was awarded to Ridge and Partners LLP to develop safe demolition methodologies for several sites, including Raynville Court, Leafield Towers, Bailey Towers, Brookland Towers, and Ramshead Heights. The procurement fell outside the scope of standard directives, using a limited award procedure without a prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 16th February 2026, with Ridge and Partners LLP tasked with various services inclusive of commissioning surveys and structural analysis.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in structural engineering consultancy services, particularly firms that have experience with demolition methodology and project supervision. Companies equipped to manage utility disconnections, carry out necessary surveys, and provide specialist consulting services in planning and transport would find this tender particularly lucrative. As Leeds City Council looks to safely demolish outdated structures, businesses that can provide comprehensive demolition methodologies and execute the requisite site work effectively are well-positioned to benefit from future projects, especially given the scheme's options for ongoing work programme adjustments. Ridge and Partners LLP, being awarded through the Fusion 21 framework, signifies prospects for similar engagements under regulatory provisions.

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Notice Title

Demolition Methodology Consultant

Notice Description

These blocks are of a Large Panel System (LPS) construction by Reema, and in use since 1960 or 1961. They have exceeded their original design life and Leeds City Council has taken the decision to demolish and to clear the sites. Before procurement of a demolition contractor can begin, a safe method of demolishing each high-rise housing block that has regard to local circumstances must be produced. The proposed demolition methodology for each tower block will provide the required works and site Information for inclusion in the tender documentation to be issued to contractors bidding for the demolition works. The retained consultant will be tasked with providing all services to develop the demolition methodology (Core Services Demolition Methodology) works and site Information comprising of, but not limited to, commissioning all necessary surveys, utility disconnections, specialist consultants (planning, transport etc.), structural analysis, demolition specification/employers requirements documentation, Principal Designer service (Construction Design Management Regulations).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Demolition Methodology & Supervision: - Raynville Court & Raynville Grange - Leafield Towers - Bailey Towers & Brookland Towers - Ramshead Heights These blocks are of a Large Panel System (LPS) construction by Reema, and in use since 1960 or 1961. They have exceeded their original design life and Leeds City Council has taken the decision to demolish and to clear the sites. Before procurement of a demolition contractor can begin, a safe method of demolishing each high-rise housing block that has regard to local circumstances must be produced. The proposed demolition methodology for each tower block will provide the required works and site Information for inclusion in the tender documentation to be issued to contractors bidding for the demolition works. The retained consultant will be tasked with providing all services to develop the demolition methodology (Core Services Demolition Methodology) works and site Information comprising of, but not limited to, commissioning all necessary surveys, utility disconnections, specialist consultants (planning, transport etc.), structural analysis, demolition specification/employers requirements documentation, Principal Designer service (Construction Design Management Regulations). Additional information: The consultant was awarded a contract via Fusion 21 framework for comparable services December 2024. This contract provided the option for further comparable services to be awarded for future sites in accordance with PCR2015 Item 32 (9)

Options: Works Programme Slippage

Procurement Information

The consultant was awarded a contract via Fusion 21 framework for comparable services December 2024. This contract provided the option for further comparable services to be awarded for future sites in accordance with PCR2015 Item 32 (9)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015984-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£613,712 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

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