---
title: "Cunard DHN Connection - EA and QS Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d48d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-27"
---

# Cunard DHN Connection - EA and QS Services

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d48d

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## Summary

The procurement process outlined in this document pertains to the Liverpool City Council's tender for "Cunard DHN Connection - EA and QS Services." This project involves contract administration and cost consultancy services related to a JCT Design & Build works contract, extending through to the completion phase and a subsequent 12-month defects period. The procurement method used was direct, categorised as below threshold and devoid of competition, indicating a targeted approach. The award was completed on 24th July 2026, with the contract set to conclude on 31st January 2028. This project falls under the category of construction consultancy services, with delivery locations spread across several regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services to engage in valuable consultancy and administrative work for municipal projects. It is particularly suited for large-scale firms with the capacity and expertise to manage contract administration and provide cost consultancy services without the need for competitive bidding. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector, especially those with capabilities in handling JCT D&B contracts, will find this an advantageous opportunity. The awarded contractor, Rider Levett Bucknall UK Limited, exemplifies the type of established, large-scale business well-suited for such procurement contracts.

## Notice

The appointment will provide contract administration and cost consultancy services for the JCT D&B works contract through to completion and the 12 months defects period. (Cunard DHN)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070917-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 15:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070917-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070917-2026
  27th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://rlb.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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