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title: "Castle Street Public Realm - Concept and Preliminary Design"
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# Castle Street Public Realm - Concept and Preliminary Design

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8484e5a1-5f35-4f9a-ba65-c971ad235f9c

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council recently concluded the procurement process for a project titled "Castle Street Public Realm - Concept and Preliminary Design." This tender, falling under the highways consultancy services category, was aimed at enhancing public spaces and pedestrian areas across Castle Street and its vicinity in Liverpool, England. Key dates included the award notice published on 18 March 2026 and the contract period commencing on 2 March 2026, concluding on 7 December 2026. The procurement was processed through an 'Other' procurement method, indicating some level of flexibility not classified under traditional methods, possibly to accommodate specific project needs or stakeholder involvement.

For businesses specialising in infrastructure consultancy, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, such tenders present valuable opportunities for growth and establishing relationships with municipal buyers like Liverpool City Council. The awarded contract, valued at £161,304.99, was won by Mott MacDonald Ltd, a large-scale supplier, highlighting the competitiveness and potential profitability of such projects. This procurement showcases advantages for businesses that excel in urban planning and design, especially those able to provide innovative solutions to local government requirements in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council (the Client) is seeking to appoint a Consultant to develop the concept and preliminary design of public realm improvements and pedestrianisation of Castle Street and surrounding streets, including Water Street, High Street, Brunswick Street and Dale Street.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28148bb9-4dab-4084-b8ea-a3b6842f9aa0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 7 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,304 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,304 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28148bb9-4dab-4084-b8ea-a3b6842f9aa0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28148bb9-4dab-4084-b8ea-a3b6842f9aa0
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

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