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title: "Principal Designer Services (CDM) for the works to modernise Warrington and Ellesmere Port Fire Stations - CPA/SPU/2877F"
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# Principal Designer Services (CDM) for the works to modernise Warrington and Ellesmere Port Fire Stations - CPA/SPU/2877F

Buyer: CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d622

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Principal Designer Services (CDM) for the works to modernise Warrington and Ellesmere Port Fire Stations - CPA/SPU/2877F" was conducted by Cheshire Fire Authority, a public authority located in Winsford, Cheshire. This project falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement has been completed and is in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 28 July 2026. The project aims to modernise existing fire stations at Warrington and Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom, through partial demolition and refurbishment. The limited competition method was employed for this below-threshold procurement, with direct invitations sent to five suppliers. The contract period is set from 28 July 2026 to 31 December 2027, with a potential extension until 30 June 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and construction services, particularly those equipped to conduct extensive refurbishments while ensuring operational continuity of the facilities. Businesses like Identity Consult Limited, which was awarded this contract, can benefit from the phased execution of modernisation work. Such projects provide SMEs with growth potential in the public sector, particularly those focusing on projects within fire service infrastructures. Businesses that can offer innovative design solutions within the constraints of active operational environments will find opportunities to enhance their portfolios through similar public contracts.

## Notice

This is a UK7 Contract Details Notice. Request for quotations were sought by direct invitation to 5 suppliers. Principal Designer (CDM) services to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Authority who have identified a need to modernise their existing fire stations at Warrington & Ellesmere Port. The projects envisage the partial demolition of the unused elements of the buildings and a heavy refurbishment of the remaining elements. The project has commenced design with the appointment of a design team and the progression of RIBA Stage 1 Designs, which are nearing completion. The works on each site will be completed in phases as it is a requirement that the stations remain fully operational throughout the works. . The appointed consultant will be required to enter into a CDM Regulations Principal Designer Professional Services Contract as published by the RIBA supplemented by the CFA Special Terms and Conditions of Contract. While we will be conducting this as a single Request for Quote Process and evaluation will result in a single supplier being identified - we will be awarding as 2 separate contracts at the conclusion of this Procurement Process , 1 for each Fire Station. (Warrington and Ellesmere Port). Contract References are: Principal Designer CDM Services at Warrington Fire Station - CPA/SPU/2877F-W Principal Designer CDM Services at Ellesmere Port Fire Station - CPA/SPU/2877F-EP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071573-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDENTITY CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 09:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071573-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071573-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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