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title: "TC618 - NORTH WEST CONSTRUCTION HUB - CONSULTANCY FRAMEWORK (2024 TO 2028)"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# TC618 - NORTH WEST CONSTRUCTION HUB - CONSULTANCY FRAMEWORK (2024 TO 2028)

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0492e4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "North West Construction Hub – Consultancy Framework (2024 to 2028)" is currently at the award stage and involves Manchester City Council as the buying organisation. The framework aims to secure professional services in the real estate services industry across various sectors including architectural, civil, and structural engineering, and building surveying. Key dates include the electronic submission deadline on 24th September 2024, with contracts commencing in December 2024. This open procedure covers the region of UKD and allows submissions in English, with a three-year contract duration and an optional one-year extension.

This framework provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services for construction projects, as it is an expansive and collaborative procurement process. Suitable candidates include multi-disciplinary design services, architectural firms, engineering consultancies, and those providing comprehensive project management services. Businesses that prioritise social value, carbon neutrality, and sustainability, as highlighted in the award criteria with a 70% quality weighting, are likely to be competitive candidates for this framework. The framework, valuing £36,000,000, encourages SMEs as well as large firms to participate, fostering growth and economic development within their operational sphere.

## Notice

The NWCH wish to select a number of organisations who are able to deliver Consultancy activities for both design & construct and client design (Construct Only) projects. Professional services framework covering a range of project values which are based on a partnering and collaborative working ethos.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Multi Discipline Services

Lot 1 - Multi Discipline Services Multi-disciplinary Design Services, Architectural design, civil and structural consultancy, project management, quantity surveying, M&E, landscaping, town planning. Master planning and Urban Design, Architecture, Landscaping, Property Services, Strategic redevelopment assessments, Presentation Visualisations, Environmental, Sustainability, Archaeology, Ecology, Heritage, Public Art, Project and Programme Management Service to act on behalf of the Client, Health Safety Environment Management, Training. Additionally, to provide project support and monitoring for wide ranging project aspects including social value, carbon monitoring, master planning and procurement activities.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot 2 - ARCHITECTURAL

Lot 2 - ARCHITECTURAL Architectural Design - Commercial and Office Buildings Production of Affordable and Sustainable Architectural Building Design of Commercial and Office Buildings, housing and residential buildings, Primary and Secondary school buildings, cultural and leisure buildings and projects, landscape design , RIBA Plan, Feasibility Studies, Preparation of Project Briefs, Specifications, design guides and design codes, Site investigation and appraisal, Planning applications and building control applications, BREEAM assessments, Infrastructure studies, Design Audit, Historic Estate advise, DDA & access arrangements, Design Quality, Whole Life Cost, Regeneration, Energy Conservation and Sustainability advice and implementation, Preparation of work packages suitable to tender, Procurement Management, Monitoring of Construction Works, Health Safety Environment Management, Training.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot 3 - Civil/Structural Engineering

Production of Affordable and Sustainable Civil Engineering Design, upgrading and refurbishment projects, Topographical surveys, Structural / Condition surveys, Design/Management and interpretation of Site Investigations, Traffic Impact assessments, Feasibility Studies, Structural engineering generally, Civil engineering generally, Traffic and Highways, Drainage Design, Adoption, Flood Risk Assessment, Whole Life Cost Considerations, Preparation of work packages suitable to tender, Procurement Management, Monitoring of Construction Works, Health Safety Environment Management, Training.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot 4 - Building Surveying

Production / Design of Affordable and Sustainable Building upgrade and refurbishment projects, Preparing Schedules, General Building Condition Surveys, Structural Surveys Preparation of Specifications, Electrical and Mechanical, Whole Life Cost Considerations, Preparation of work packages suitable to tender, Procurement Management, Monitoring of Construction Works, Health Safety Environment Management, Training.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot 5 - Mechanical & Electrical

Production of affordable and sustainable engineering design of buildings, upgrading and refurbishment projects, Asset Condition Surveys, Design/Management, Feasibility Studies, Utility Assessments, Whole Life Cost Assessment, Electrical Services, Mechanical Services, CCTV and Access Control, Noise Control, Energy Efficiency, Whole Life Cost Considerations, Preparation of work packages suitable to tender, Procurement Management, Monitoring of Construction Works, Health Safety Environment Management, Training.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot 6

Lot 6 - Project & Programme Management Project and Programme Management Service to act on behalf of the Client to include upgrading and refurbishment of the land and premises, land remediation, infrastructure and development, Business /Economic Support & Operating, European Regional Develop Funding, actions plans, Risk Management, Science and Research, Leisure and Tourism, Information Technology and Strategy Development, Management of Procurement, Preparation of work packages suitable to tender, Monitoring of Construction Works, Health Safety Environment Management, Gateway Reviews, Knowledge Transfer, Share Best Practice, Skills / Training Delivery. Additionally to provide project support and monitoring for wide ranging project aspects including social value, carbon monitoring, master planning and procurement activities.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot 7 - Cost Management

Deliver affordable and sustainable new build and refurbishment, building, civil engineering and landscape projects, Appraisal work, Direct Development and Post Agreement Monitoring, Whole Life Cost Considerations, Preparation of work packages suitable to tender, Procurement Management, Monitoring of Construction works, Contract Administration, Health Safety Environment Management, Training. . Additionally, to provide project support and monitoring for wide ranging project aspects including social value, carbon monitoring, master planning and procurement activities.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot 8 - CDM

Manchester City Council (MCC) is currently engaged upon a programme of works across the city for a wide range of clients. The programme is delivering numerous projects having a large proportion of which need to comply with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). There is a need to support the client's position with regard health and safety in a variety of capacities:- the capacity of a CDM Adviser (CDMA) to undertake delegated duties under CDM 2015 Regulations 4, 5 & 6 roles and responsibilities, primarily under Design and Build procurement process whereby the Principal Contractor (PC) is required to confirm in writing the appointment of a competent Principal Designer (PD) and/or Design Team (DT) for the project provision of a professional service acting as the Principal Designer on schemes designed in house by the MCC Technical Team provision of service as a nominated party under the Building Safety Act

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045686-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000,000 |
| Lots value | £36,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | AHR ARCHITECTS; AHR BUILDING CONSULTANCY; ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK; BAILY GARNER; BDP; CASSIDY & ASHTON GROUP; CIVIC ENGINEERS; CPC PROJECT SERVICES; DSSR; EARL KENDRICK GROUP; EDGEPS LIMITED (EDGE; ELLIS WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS; KEELAGHER OKEY KLEIN; MACE CONSULT; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; PELL FRICHMAN CONSULTANT; POZZONI ARCHITECTURE; RECOMSOLUTION; S I SELY & ASSOCIATES; STRIDE TREGLOWN; SUTCLIFFE PROJECTS; TETRA TECH; THE HSQE PARTNERSHIP; TURNER AND TOWNSEND MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS; WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045686-2025
- 22 Aug 2024 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026799-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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