--- title: "Manchester Cathedral - Our Cathedral Our City - Project Quantity Surveyor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58349d6a-b392-4faa-92db-135609db936e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58349d6a-b392-4faa-92db-135609db936e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58349d6a-b392-4faa-92db-135609db936e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58349d6a-b392-4faa-92db-135609db936e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CRAGG MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2025-11-28" --- # Manchester Cathedral - Our Cathedral Our City - Project Quantity Surveyor Buyer: CRAGG MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58349d6a-b392-4faa-92db-135609db936e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58349d6a-b392-4faa-92db-135609db936e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58349d6a-b392-4faa-92db-135609db936e.json) ## Summary Manchester Cathedral is seeking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant for its NLHF part-funded project titled "Our Cathedral Our City." The procurement process is managed by CRAGG MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED and is categorised under "Quantity surveying services" (CPV code: 71324000). The project is located in Manchester, with postal code M3 1SX. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, following an open procedure below threshold with a tender submission deadline of 17th December 2025 at 14:00. The contract is expected to commence on 13th February 2026 and conclude on 11th August 2029, contingent upon securing Round 2 funding and necessary approvals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in cost consultancy and quantity surveying, particularly those specialising in heritage projects or have experience with heritage impact assessments. The project is well-suited for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio and capabilities in managing high-profile projects with complex requirements, including cost planning, value engineering, risk management, and procurement advice. The project's development phase offers a robust platform for businesses to establish themselves in the public sector, particularly in historic site developments, promising long-term collaboration opportunities, subject to further funding. Potential bidders should be prepared to submit comprehensive fee proposals and demonstrate strong technical capacity and previous relevant experience as assessed through the PQQ and ITT stages. ## Notice Manchester Cathedral is seeking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant to support its NLHF part-funded project. The appointment will cover both the Development Stage (running to March 2027 and the preparation of the NLHF Round 2 submission) and, subject to funding, the Delivery Stage. The appointed QS will provide full cost consultancy services across the development of the scheme, including cost planning, value engineering, risk management, procurement advice, cashflow forecasting, tender documentation and ongoing support to the project manager and design team. The proposed form of appointment is the RIBA Professional Services Contract 2020 - Quantity Surveyor Services (PSC 2020) or equivalent. The Delivery Stage (anticipated 36 months) will only proceed subject to NLHF Round 2 funding and all necessary approvals. Applicants will provide separate fee proposals for the Development Stage and the conditional Delivery Stage at tender. This procurement is being run in two stages: * Stage 1 - PQQ: assessment of technical capacity, general approach and references (as set out in the PQQ). * Stage 2 - ITT: shortlisted applicants submit full tenders including fee proposals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf87186d-3b58-43e7-867d-f63b04920df5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 11 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CRAGG MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | BRIGHTON | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN1 6AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | | Local authority | Brighton and Hove | | Electoral ward | Preston Park | | Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71324000 - Quantity surveying services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2025 at 10:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf87186d-3b58-43e7-867d-f63b04920df5 - 27 Nov 2025 at 12:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf87186d-3b58-43e7-867d-f63b04920df5 - 27 Nov 2025 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf87186d-3b58-43e7-867d-f63b04920df5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf87186d-3b58-43e7-867d-f63b04920df5 28th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f72e1779-c406-4167-aaa2-83db9fec6510 Pre-Qualification Questionnaire outlining the selection criteria, submission requirements and evaluation methodology for the appointment. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a28734b3-589b-43fd-af69-ba19cd4bbbc6 Heritage Impact Assessment providing technical background, site context and heritage considerations relevant to the Project. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be2aa37b-9c11-46ff-935d-97180ca0f31d Pre-Qualification Questionnaire outlining the selection criteria, submission requirements and evaluation methodology for the appointment. 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