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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council has successfully completed a procurement process to engage a multi-disciplinary design team for the Mallory and Irvine Buildings within the Birkenhead Commercial District. The procurement, managed by Wirral Council, was delivered through a selective method under an existing framework. The contract was awarded on 21 July 2026 to CORSTORPHINE + WRIGHT LIMITED, a large architectural firm based in Warwick. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically construction consultancy services, with a contract value of £725,625. The contract period is set to begin on 31 July 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31 May 2027, with a potential six-month renewal option subject to the Client's approval. This procurement is being executed under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

The successful appointment of CORSTORPHINE + WRIGHT LIMITED presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in design and fit-out services. Businesses specialising in construction consultancy and those positioned within similar frameworks are likely to benefit from the expertise and experience required to undertake similar future opportunities. This contract reflects the potential for continuous collaboration and growth in the UKD74 region, offering a potentially lucrative avenue for architectural firms and related service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Multi-Disciplinary Design Team - Mallory and Irvine Buildings

Notice Description

Multi-Disciplinary Design Team to oversee the design for the fit out works in respect of vacant spaces within the Mallory and Irvine Buildings, within the Birkenhead Commercial District.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068692-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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
£725,625 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORSTORPHINE + WRIGHT

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