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title: "Employer's Agent and Principal Designer Services - Watch Factory Phase 2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIRST ARK GROUP"
published: "2018-09-20"
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# Employer's Agent and Principal Designer Services - Watch Factory Phase 2

Buyer: FIRST ARK GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-031090b2-2cc1-42ad-af6e-ce98c3d015a8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the First Ark Group, which has issued a tender for "Employer's Agent and Principal Designer Services" related to the Watch Factory Phase 2, primarily focused on construction consultancy services. The tender period concluded on 13 July 2018, and the contract is set to run from 10 September 2018 to 1 March 2022. This procurement was conducted as an invite-only process under the category of services, with a total estimated contract value of £110,000. The delivery address for the services is located in North West England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the construction consultancy sector. Businesses that specialise in engineering, architecture, project management, and design would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the requirements for the demolition of existing homes and associated client duties, this contract can enable successful bidders to enhance their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with public sector entities.

## Notice

First Ark Group invited Employer's Agent and Principal Designer's to submit a Tender Return for the Watch Factory Phase 2 including advice and client duties in relation to the demolition of the 91 existing homes. The same practice was appointed for both the Employer's Agent and Principal Designer Role. End dates stated in this notice are estimates and are subject to change following program development. Additional information: Tender submissions were to be submitted through the Cirrus Purchasing eTender system only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e670902-68c2-489e-8f8a-17eff0ef4ae3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Invite Only (Non-OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 1 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRST ARK GROUP |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILKINSON COWAN PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2018 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e670902-68c2-489e-8f8a-17eff0ef4ae3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e670902-68c2-489e-8f8a-17eff0ef4ae3
  20th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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