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Principal Designer Services (CDM) for the works to modernise Warrington and Ellesmere Port Fire Stations - CPA/SPU/2877F

CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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29 Jul 2026 at 09:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Principal Designer Services (CDM) for the works to modernise Warrington and Ellesmere Port Fire Stations - CPA/SPU/2877F" was conducted by Cheshire Fire Authority, a public authority located in Winsford, Cheshire. This project falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement has been completed and is in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 28 July 2026. The project aims to modernise existing fire stations at Warrington and Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom, through partial demolition and refurbishment. The limited competition method was employed for this below-threshold procurement, with direct invitations sent to five suppliers. The contract period is set from 28 July 2026 to 31 December 2027, with a potential extension until 30 June 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and construction services, particularly those equipped to conduct extensive refurbishments while ensuring operational continuity of the facilities. Businesses like Identity Consult Limited, which was awarded this contract, can benefit from the phased execution of modernisation work. Such projects provide SMEs with growth potential in the public sector, particularly those focusing on projects within fire service infrastructures. Businesses that can offer innovative design solutions within the constraints of active operational environments will find opportunities to enhance their portfolios through similar public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Principal Designer Services (CDM) for the works to modernise Warrington and Ellesmere Port Fire Stations - CPA/SPU/2877F

Notice Description

This is a UK7 Contract Details Notice. Request for quotations were sought by direct invitation to 5 suppliers. Principal Designer (CDM) services to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Authority who have identified a need to modernise their existing fire stations at Warrington & Ellesmere Port. The projects envisage the partial demolition of the unused elements of the buildings and a heavy refurbishment of the remaining elements. The project has commenced design with the appointment of a design team and the progression of RIBA Stage 1 Designs, which are nearing completion. The works on each site will be completed in phases as it is a requirement that the stations remain fully operational throughout the works. . The appointed consultant will be required to enter into a CDM Regulations Principal Designer Professional Services Contract as published by the RIBA supplemented by the CFA Special Terms and Conditions of Contract. While we will be conducting this as a single Request for Quote Process and evaluation will result in a single supplier being identified - we will be awarding as 2 separate contracts at the conclusion of this Procurement Process , 1 for each Fire Station. (Warrington and Ellesmere Port). Contract References are: Principal Designer CDM Services at Warrington Fire Station - CPA/SPU/2877F-W Principal Designer CDM Services at Ellesmere Port Fire Station - CPA/SPU/2877F-EP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d622
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071573-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
£23,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 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
CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2FQ
Post Town
Crewe
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
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDENTITY CONSULT

Further Information

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