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Cunard DHN Connection - EA and QS Services

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2026 at 15:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined in this document pertains to the Liverpool City Council's tender for "Cunard DHN Connection - EA and QS Services." This project involves contract administration and cost consultancy services related to a JCT Design & Build works contract, extending through to the completion phase and a subsequent 12-month defects period. The procurement method used was direct, categorised as below threshold and devoid of competition, indicating a targeted approach. The award was completed on 24th July 2026, with the contract set to conclude on 31st January 2028. This project falls under the category of construction consultancy services, with delivery locations spread across several regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services to engage in valuable consultancy and administrative work for municipal projects. It is particularly suited for large-scale firms with the capacity and expertise to manage contract administration and provide cost consultancy services without the need for competitive bidding. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector, especially those with capabilities in handling JCT D&B contracts, will find this an advantageous opportunity. The awarded contractor, Rider Levett Bucknall UK Limited, exemplifies the type of established, large-scale business well-suited for such procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cunard DHN Connection - EA and QS Services

Notice Description

The appointment will provide contract administration and cost consultancy services for the JCT D&B works contract through to completion and the 12 months defects period. (Cunard DHN)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d48d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070917-2026
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

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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY 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
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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