Tender

Framework Agreement for Construction Building Surveyors Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester invites tenders for a Framework Agreement for Construction Building Surveyors Services, set to bolster its campus facilities. This opportunity, categorised under Building Surveying Services (CPV code 71315300), is offered through an open Competitive Flexible Procedure beginning with an expression of interest deadline on the 6th of July, 2026. Engaged services involve initial design proposals, management of external consultants, and contract administration, among others. The agreement spans four years with a projected University expenditure of approximately £1.5 million inclusive of VAT for project management services. Located in Leicester, the contract anticipates collaboration with 3 or 4 suppliers for projects up to £2.5 million each. All enquiries and submissions should be addressed via the eSourcing portal by the designated deadlines.

This tender provides a vibrant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and building surveying services to expand their portfolio, particularly those capable of delivering a comprehensive range of services directly or through strategic partnerships. Businesses competent under the CDM Regulations and skilled in managing quality and compliance with legislative standards can leverage this framework to secure consistent project workflows over the four-year term. SMEs are considered suitable, fostering opportunities for smaller enterprises to compete and grow through this substantial public sector contract.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Construction Building Surveyors Services

Notice Description

2.1This opportunity is for The University is seeking to enter into a Framework Agreement (Agreement) for the provision of Building Surveying Services (Services) across its campus. The services will fall into three general areas with further tasks as part of each. Building surveying: a)Initial design proposals as could be reasonably expected. b)Specifications. c)Management of external specialist consultants to gather information through surveys and detailed design. d)Management of quality on site including progress against programme, workmanship, materials and health & safety. e)Ownership of the process for obtaining Building Regulation approval and Planning Permission where relevant. f)Contract Administration / Employers Agent. Cost Monitoring: g)Pre-tender estimates and production of pre-tender estimates. h)Review of contractors tender returns and cost sum analysis. i)Realising provisional sums j)Placing instructions including change. k)Valuations. l)Forecasting spend. Principal Designer m)Construction, Design and Management. n)Building Regulations. The Consultancy required is broad in nature and may be used for extensions to existing buildings, conversion/refurbishment of existing buildings, works to ensure compliance with various legislative requirements, e.g. legionella, fire safety, DDA, mechanical and electrical engineering works and enabling works in advance of major capital works projects. Refer to Schedule 5 (Specification) for more information about the requirements. This framework agreement will be for projects with a net construction cost of up to PS2.5m each, it is anticipated that the University will spend circa PS1.5m incl VAT on the Project Management services over the 4-year agreement term, and the University anticipates awarding to 3, or 4 suppliers. Please note this framework is not lotted by discipline but the Participants are required to deliver the range of services to the University, either directly or via partnerships with other companies. Where a service does not form part of a core offer, a third-party organisation, named in a tender return, is accepted so long as they can be proven to be competent under the CDM Regulations and that their procurement is as a partnership. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Building-surveying-services./CM2M794AR7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CM2M794AR7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054338-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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