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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 10:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire Fire Authority commissioned Principal Designer services under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations for the modernisation of Warrington and Ellesmere Port fire stations. The work supports projects involving partial demolition of unused building areas and heavy refurbishment of the retained facilities. Both stations must remain fully operational while the works are carried out, so delivery will be phased at each site. Design work had already started, with a design team appointed and RIBA Stage 1 designs nearing completion. The appointed consultant is required to enter into a RIBA Principal Designer Professional Services Contract, supplemented by Cheshire Fire Authority’s special terms and conditions. The service category is architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, delivered in Warrington and Ellesmere Port.

The procurement is complete and was run as a below-threshold limited competition, with quotations sought by direct invitation from five suppliers. Evaluation identified Identity Consult Limited as the successful supplier. The contract was signed and started on 28 July 2026, with an estimated end date of 31 December 2027 and an option to extend by up to six months, to 30 June 2028, if needed for refurbishment completion contingency. Its value is £23,750 excluding VAT and £28,500 including VAT. A single quotation process led to two separate contracts, one for Warrington Fire Station and one for Ellesmere Port Fire Station. The contract is active and the procurement was evaluated as a services requirement.

This outcome indicates demand for consultants able to act as Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations on complex live-site fire-station refurbishment. A credible competitor would need to coordinate health and safety design responsibilities through demolition and heavy refurbishment, while accommodating phased construction and maintaining continuous station operations. Relevant capability includes working with an established design team, reviewing and developing designs from RIBA Stage 1, and supporting projects through to practical completion. Suppliers should also be able to work under a RIBA Principal Designer Professional Services Contract and adapt to a public-sector client’s special terms and conditions. The requirement suits specialist architectural, construction, engineering or inspection consultancies with experience managing risk and design coordination across multiple operational sites.

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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
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All Stages
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 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
Postcode Area
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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