Tender

University of Huddersfield Professional Services Framework A (Lots 1-5)

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

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27 Feb 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield is initiating a tender for its Professional Services Framework A, covering five consulting lots: Architectural Services, Mechanical & Electrical Consultancy, Principal Designer/Building Regulations, Interior Design, and Structural/Drainage/Civils/Infrastructure Services. Situated in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, this tender falls under the services category and employs an open, competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the closures of the enquiry period on 17 March 2026 and tender submission on 24 March 2026. The contract awards will be finalised by 1 July 2026, leading to contract commencement on 1 August 2026 until 31 July 2030. This opportunity is informed by legal basis 2023/54 and promises a substantial gross value of £15.48 million.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in architectural, engineering, interior design, and infrastructure consultancy. SME-suitable frameworks are particularly appealing, with emphasis on quality during the selection questionnaire stage. Companies capable of delivering expert consultancy in the pertinent fields can leverage this opportunity to secure long-term agreements. Utilizing a closed framework agreement method with and without reopening competition ensures numerous sub-contracting opportunities across its distinct lots, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand within public authority sectors.

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Notice Title

University of Huddersfield Professional Services Framework A (Lots 1-5)

Notice Description

The University of Huddersfield is publishing a tender opportunity for its new Professional Services (Consultant) Framework, split into 10 Lots. The first 5 Lots, to be issued as part of Framework A, are: Lot 1 - Architectural Services, Lot 2 - Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Consultancy, Lot 3 - Principal Designer/Building Regulations, Lot 4 - Interior Design, Lot 5 - Structural/Drainage/Civils/Infrastructure. Please see the documents within the tender pack for further information regarding each Lot and the speciifc requirements. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Civil-engineering-consultancy-services./TMV6WTW7D8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TMV6WTW7D8

Lot Information

Architectural Services

Please see tender documents for further information regarding the requirements for this Lot 1.

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Consultancy Services

Please see tender documents for further information regarding the requirements for this Lot 2.

Principal Designer / Building Regulations Services

Please see tender documents for further information regarding the requirements for this Lot 3.

Interior Design Services

Please see tender documents for further information regarding the requirements for this Lot 4.

Structural, Drainage, Civils & Infrastructure Services

Please see tender documents for further information regarding the requirements for this Lot 5.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ea6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018061-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315000 - Building services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

79932000 - Interior design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,900,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

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