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(Lot 8 Modification Notice) South East Wales Technical and Professional Services

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated as a tender by Cardiff Council, involves a framework providing construction consultancy services under the "South East Wales Technical and Professional Services" project, specifically Lot 8 for Geotechnical Consultants. The procurement is categorised under services within the construction industry, with a focus on the entire UK and particularly targeting the South East Wales region. The modification notice indicates an extension arranged under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to accommodate additional services and re-procurement. Award updates and contract updates were noted on 29th May 2026, following the original signing on 7th April 2021. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, covers a comprehensive period of 2,160 days to ensure the effective execution and realisation of project benefits. Key suppliers include AECOM LTD, Amey OW Limited, and others.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale construction consultancy services firms with expertise in geotechnical consulting. The framework seeks to engage a variety of skilled suppliers to provide comprehensive professional services, making it an attractive option for businesses involved in construction-related consultancy and likely to generate significant revenue and partnership opportunities. Firms capable of collaborating with multiple public sector organisations across Wales and the UK can leverage this tender to expand their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with government bodies, enhancing their market presence in the region.

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Notice Title

(Lot 8 Modification Notice) South East Wales Technical and Professional Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Geotechnical Consultants

(This is a modification notice) The Framework will consist of a number of Construction Consultancy disciplines (lots 1- 10), as well as a Neutral Vendor Managed service provision (lot 11). The requirements have been split into a total of 11 separate lots to appoint suitably qualified and experienced suppliers across the following range of distinct disciplines: 1. Multi-discipline 2. Civil and Highway Engineering Consultants 3. Transportation Consultants 4. Ground and Water Consultancy 5. Estates and Residential Development Professional Services 6. Site Supervision 7. Aviation Consultants 8. Geotechnical Consultants 9. Archaeological/Cultural Heritage Consultancy 10. Master Planning/ Urban Design 11. Neutral Vendor Managed Service (not extended)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a897
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050725-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

AECOM

AMEY OW

ATKINS

CURTINS CONSULTING

MOTT MACDONALD

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

RPS CONSULTANCY SERVICES

STANTEC

SWECO

WSP

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