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Northwich Market EA and QS

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the Northwich Market project has been completed by Cheshire West and Chester Council, focusing on the procurement of Employer's Agent and Quantity Surveying services. The tender falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKD6 region. With the direct procurement method employed, the process was conducted below the threshold and without competition. Key timelines include the award date on 20 March 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 6 April 2026, lasting until 30 September 2027. The legal basis for this contract is guided by the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, especially those specialising in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, to expand their reach and grow their operations. Targeted towards organisations capable of serving public authorities or sub-central governments, small and medium enterprises with expertise in these industry categories could find themselves well-suited for similar procurement opportunities. SDA Consulting LLP, a Manchester-based SME, secured the contract, suggesting potential for other businesses within proximity or similar skill sets to benefit from future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Northwich Market EA and QS

Notice Description

Employers Agent and QS for the Northwich Market project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025563-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SDA CONSULTING

Further Information

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