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Heritage Projects Consultants

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2026 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed a procurement process for hiring Heritage Projects Consultants, focused on various architectural projects. The buyer, a sub-central government authority located in Ellesmere Port, invited tenders for services associated with architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection in the UKD63 region. Notable projects include the Lion Salt Works Emergency Fire Escape and improvements at Stretton Water Mill, among others. This process reached the award stage by 1st June 2026, with the contracts being active from that date until 30th April 2027. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, and without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in heritage conservation. With projects located in Cheshire, firms offering expertise in inspection and engineering services could grow their business by engaging in public authority-led projects. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger firms, like Lovelock Mitchell (Chester) Ltd and Ramboll UK Limited, have successfully secured contracts, highlighting a spectrum of opportunities for various business scales interested in expanding their reach within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Heritage Projects Consultants

Notice Description

To appoint the following consultants for the listed schemes. 1. Lion Salt Works Emergency Fire Escape: Lovelock Mitchell Architects 2. All Saints Primary School Saughall Lovelock Mitchell Architects 3. Chester Town Hall Facade Lovelock Mitchell Architects 4. Stretton Water Mill Improvements Ramboll UK Limited PS30,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a9c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051156-2026
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
Large, 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
£191,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
2
Supplier Names

LOVELOCK MITCHELL (CHESTER

RAMBOLL

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