--- title: "Professional, Design and Construction Related Services Lots 1 - 6" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064f1f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064f1f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064f1f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064f1f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-05" --- # Professional, Design and Construction Related Services Lots 1 - 6 Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064f1f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064f1f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064f1f.json) ## Summary Sunderland City Council is undertaking an open procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Professional, Design and Construction Related Services Lots 1 - 6". This tender, currently in the 'tender' stage, covers key services in the construction and design industry. The procurement is focused on various lots including Planning Consultancy, Architectural Services for Residential and Commercial properties, and Principal Designer roles for Building Regulations and Construction Design Management. The services are to be delivered within the UKC23 Region in the United Kingdom. The tender period closes on 8th July 2026, with a supplier briefing scheduled for 26th June 2026 via Microsoft Teams. The estimated value of the procurement is £18,500,000, and responses are to be submitted electronically via the NEPO eTender system. This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses within the design and construction sectors, particularly SMEs, to grow and expand their reach by securing positions in a high-value framework agreement. Businesses specialising in planning consultancy, architecture (both residential and commercial), and compliance with UK building regulations might find this tender particularly suitable. The framework allows for multiple suppliers, offering a level playing field and flexibility in meeting client needs. Firms that demonstrate strong quality and price criteria in their submissions stand a good chance of being selected, thus providing a platform for sustained business development and collaboration with Sunderland City Council over the contract period. ## Notice Professional, Design and Construction Related Services Lots 1 - 6 Lot 1 Planning Consultant Lot 2 Architectural Services - Residential Lot 3 Architectural Services - Commercial Lot 4 Principal Designer - Building Regulations (Low Risk Buildings) Lot 5 Principal Designer - Building Regulations (High Risk Buildings) Lot 6 Principal Designer - Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Please note there will be a supplier briefing being held via Microsoft Teams at 9.30am Friday 26th June 2026, if you would like to attend please request an invite via the correspondence section in OPEN. ### Lot Information Planning Consultant Provision of Planning Consultants Architectural Services - Residential Provision of Architectural Services - Residential Architectural Services - Commercial Provision Architectural Services - Commercial Principal Designer - Building Regulations (Low Risk Buildings) Provision Principal Designer - Building Regulations (Low Risk Buildings) Principal Designer - Building Regulations (High Risk Buildings) Provision Principal Designer - Building Regulations (High Risk Buildings) Principal Designer - Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Provision Principal Designer - Construction, Design and Management (CDM) ### Planning Information This will be an online questionnaire which can be obtained from www.open-uk.org Reference Number:OPEN2026254 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053098-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,500,000 | | Lots value | £18,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLC23 Sunderland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 06:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053098-2026 - 14 May 2026 at 07:07 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044182-2026 - 12 Feb 2026 at 13:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012923-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053098-2026 5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044182-2026 14th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012923-2026 12th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://open-uk.org Access to full tender documents https;//open-uk.org ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.open-hub.org/training - https://www.open-uk.org - https://www.openhub.org/training ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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