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# C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/c3770-framework-for-construction-related-consultancy-ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Cheshire East Council: "C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £3,270,000. 8 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 24 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.the-chest.org.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Cheshire East Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/cheshire-east-council-ons-e06000049)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £3,270,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 24 February 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 8
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, Environmental services, Health and safety consultancy services, Health and safety services, Mechanical and electrical engineering services (+2 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKD, UKD6
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 6 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/c3770-framework-for-construction-related-consultancy-ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** The below authorities are potential beneficiaries of this framework agreement and will do so with the permission of Cheshire East Borough Council.
Warrington Borough Council https://www.warrington.gov.uk/services
Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/
Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Combined Authority - when in place

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/c3770-framework-for-construction-related-consultancy-ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [the-chest.org.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.the-chest.org.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/c3770-framework-for-construction-related-consultancy-ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12#participate

## Description
Cheshire East Borough Council intends to create a consultants Framework for the provision of construction related professional services. This Framework is to deliver construction related professional services to all internal departments and any organisation that Cheshire East Borough Council is associated with, to include its wholly owned companies, schools, academies, parish/town councils. The overall objective of the framework is to support the Council to deliver their revenue and capital programmes by;
• Providing professional expertise on construction related projects,
• Providing capacity and skills that allows flexibility where necessary to support existing Council services
• Providing cost certainty
• Standardise and streamline processes with continuous feedback and performance improvements with regards to external resource
• Realise efficiencies through knowledge sharing and monitoring & management of performance in terms of cost and quality
The Framework will be divided into the following lots:-
Lot 1 - Architectural Services
Lot 2 - Building Services Engineering
Lot 3 - Quantity Surveying Services
Lot 4 - Structural Engineering Services
Lot 5 - Building Surveying Services
Lot 6 - Heritage Architectural Services
Lot 7 - CDM Client Advisor
Lot 8 - Environmental & Engineering Consultancy Services
Other potential beneficiaries of the framework are: Warrington Borough Council, Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Combined Authority.
 Anticipated maximum spend £3.27 million.

## Lots (8)
### Lot 1: Architectural Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £480,000
- **Description:** Anticipated Maximum £480k + VAT
The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). 
For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weig...
- **Contract Period:** 30/11/2026 to 29/11/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Building Services Engineering
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71334000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £360,000
- **Description:** Anticipated Maximum £360k + VAT
It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment.  At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis.
The...
- **Contract Period:** 30/11/2026 to 29/11/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Quantity Surveying Services
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71324000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £500,000
- **Description:** Anticipated Maximum £500k + VAT
It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis.
The ...
- **Contract Period:** 30/11/2026 to 29/11/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Structural Engineering Services
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71312000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £160,000
- **Description:** Anticipated Maximum £160k + VAT
It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis.
The ...
- **Contract Period:** 30/11/2026 to 29/11/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Building Surveying Services (inc. Site Inspection Services)
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £550,000
- **Description:** Anticipated Maximum £550k + VAT
Architectural Design/Consultancy Services together with sub-consultant services for Building Services, Quantity Surveying and Structural Engineering.
This lot may be requested to provide a multi-disciplinary design ser...
- **Contract Period:** 30/11/2026 to 29/11/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 6: Heritage Architectural Services
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £530,000
- **Description:** Anticipated Maximum £530k + VAT
Architectural Design/Consultancy Services together with sub-consultant services for Building Services and Structural Engineering.
This lot may be requested to provide a multi-disciplinary design service. Providers must...
- **Contract Period:** 30/11/2026 to 29/11/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 7: CDM Client Advisor Services
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71317200, 71317210
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £130,000
- **Description:** Anticipated Maximum £130k + VAT
CDM Client Advisor Services. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lo...
- **Contract Period:** 30/11/2026 to 29/11/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 8: Environmental and Engineering
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71000000, 90700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £560,000
- **Description:** Anticipated Maximum £560k + VAT
Environmental and Engineering Consultancy Services including Environmental Impact Assessments, site/ground investigations, ecological surveys, archaeological surveys and flood risk assessments.
Lot 8 will be involved i...
- **Contract Period:** 30/11/2026 to 29/11/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F004354-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-01-19T13:35:59.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T18:49:26.862Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12