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ML2026/021 - Ridge Consultancy

MAGENTA LIVING

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28 May 2026 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "ML2026/021 - Ridge Consultancy" was conducted by MAGENTA LIVING, a body governed by public law, located in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. This completed procedure falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on structural engineering consultancy services. The process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, conducted as a call-off from the PFH framework for Technical Support Services, Lot 1 - Engineering Consultancy. Although the tender status of the lot was cancelled, a contract was awarded, valued at £50,000, and signed on 7th May 2026. The contractual framework allows for a 12-month extension, covering the region of UKD in the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses that provide structural engineering consultancy services, particularly those able to integrate into existing framework agreements. Companies that specialise in engineering consultancy and exhibit flexibility and capacity for framework-based arrangements would be suitably positioned to leverage such opportunities for growth. Additionally, businesses that can navigate direct award processes without prior competition may find strategic benefits in collaborations with public bodies like MAGENTA LIVING. Large enterprises, such as RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLP, which was the awarded supplier, exemplify the scale and expertise likely required to successfully engage in such public procurement activities.

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Notice Title

ML2026/021 - Ridge Consultancy

Notice Description

Consultancy contract for structural engineering/surveys

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off via PFH framework Technical Support Services Framework Lot 1 - Engineering Consultancy

Options: 12 month extension

Procurement Information

Call off from framwork.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050025-2026
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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAGENTA LIVING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

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