Planning

Clerk of Works (CoW) - Housing and Regeneration Projects

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 12:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Guildford Borough Council, in partnership with Waverley Borough Council, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking to appoint a Clerk of Works (CoW) for housing and regeneration projects. The Councils aim to engage a CoW to act as an independent quality assurance representative, responsible for inspecting and monitoring the quality of work across various projects within the UKK region. This procurement is categorised under construction supervision and consultancy services. The Councils have issued a market engagement notice to gauge interest and inform their procurement strategy, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 27th May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses offering construction supervision and consultancy services, particularly those adept at working independently with local authorities. The CoW role spans a four-year framework, allowing for robust engagement with significant projects, which can be beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver high-quality oversight in line with industry practices. Businesses capable of ensuring compliance with statutory duties and exhibiting strong analytical and reporting skills will find this contract to be a lucrative means of growth and establishing or strengthening relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clerk of Works (CoW) - Housing and Regeneration Projects

Notice Description

Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council wish to appoint a Clerk of Works (CoW), who shall act as an independent quality assurance representative across a range of housing and regeneration projects. The CoW shall inspect, monitor, and report on the quality of design implementation, workmanship, materials, and compliance with the relevant contract, statutory duties, local authority policies, and good industry practice. The objective is to achieve safe, durable, defect-free buildings. The CoW's role will span multiple projects of varying scale, appointed via individual call-off instructions under this 4-year framework. The CoW shall work collaboratively with the Council's teams-Housing, Regeneration, Building Safety, Asset Management, and Capital Delivery-while maintaining full independence from contractors.

Planning Information

The Council is inviting interested organisations to express their interest in the proposed contract opportunity by email to the address provided within this notice. This Expression of Interest exercise is being undertaken to assist the Council in understanding the level of market interest, supplier capacity and the overall size and capability of the market. The information gathered will help inform the Council's procurement strategy and determine the most appropriate route to market for the future procurement process. This exercise is for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a formal procurement process or selection stage. Participation in this Expression of Interest exercise will not advantage or disadvantage any organisation in any future procurement process related to this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043907-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Waverley
Electoral Ward
Godalming Central & Ockford
Westminster Constituency
Godalming and Ash

Further Information

Notice Documents

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