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15 Jul 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for "Structural Engineering Services - India House" was managed by The Guinness Partnership Limited, located in London. This contract pertains to the provision of structural engineering services in Manchester, falling under the category of services. The process is at the award stage, with Thomason Partnership Limited being awarded the contract on 14th July 2026. The contract is valued at £126,000 net (£151,200 gross) and spans from 15th July 2026 to 27th July 2027. The procurement method employed was direct and below threshold, meaning it was completed without competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in structural engineering consultancy services, specifically those capable of serving the Greater Manchester area. Since the procurement method was direct and below threshold, smaller enterprises or firms new to public procurement could find this type of contract accessible, providing potential avenues for growth. Businesses capable of delivering engineering services within the aforementioned timeframe and location would be well-suited to similar future opportunities. The partnership with a well-established buyer like The Guinness Partnership Limited could also open doors for long-term business development and collaborative opportunities.

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Notice Title

Structural Engineering Services - India House

Notice Description

Provision of structural engineering services at India House, Manchester.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066579-2026
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
SME

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
£126,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3AX
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMASON PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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