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Published 23 Oct 2025, 10:18 BST

Official UK procurement notice

NORTH WEST CONSTRUCTION HUB - HIGH VALUE CONSTRUCTION FRAMEWORK (2027 TO 2031) TC621 / P1007

Official notice

Authority: Manchester City Council (Local council)

Framework agreement3 lotsWorksOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableMax 2 lots per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,000,000,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 15 Jun 2026awarded 21 Oct 2026
Award (standstill) to BOWMER AND KIRKLAND LIMITED +14 more3 awards
Framework period 3 yrsends 3 Jan 2030 · up to 3 Jan 2031 with extensions · starts 4 Jan 2027

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The projects let under the Framework Agreement may be of a new-build nature, including: demolition, development, refurbishment or re-modelling of existing properties owned and / or used by the framework users. This is a 3 years framework with the option to extend a further 12 months

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 8 Jan 2032, 23:59 GMT.

CPV: Architectural and related services · Building completion work · Building installation work · Construction-related services · Engineering services · Real estate services · Site preparation work · Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services · Urban planning and landscape architectural services · Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Places
up to 22 suppliers · 24 bids on the busiest of 3 lots (1.1 per place) · 16 appointed
Framework period
3 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 4 Jan 2027
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

0.30% of call-off value · Framework fees must be allowed for in your overhead percentage tendered. The Framework Fee will be set at 0.30% of the agreed contract sum and will be capped at £90,000.00. The Fee will be assessed at contractor selection following Mini Competition and 20% of the Fee shall be payable. The remaining 80% shall be calculated at construction contract formation allowing for any project cost movement and will be payable prior to commencement of construction.

Who may buy through it

Contracting authorities that may use the framework are found at the following government link:

www.gov.uk/government/organisat… ↗

Published description of the framework

This Framework Agreement establishes the terms under which contracting authorities may award call‑off contracts for high value construction works under the North West Construction Hub (NWCH) High Value Construction Framework 2027-2031.

The Framework is a multi‑supplier, multi‑lot framework, with suppliers appointed to individual lots corresponding to defined value bands and scopes. No guarantee is given as to the value or volume of work to be awarded under the Framework.

Award of call‑off contracts

Call‑off contracts may be awarded by:

Direct award, where the Framework terms objectively determine the supplier and pricing for the requirement; or

Further competition (mini‑competition) among all Framework Suppliers appointed to the relevant lot and capable of delivering the requirement.

The selection of award method will be determined by the contracting authority having regard to the nature, complexity and value of the requirement.

Pricing mechanism

Pricing under the Framework is based on:

Fixed Framework rates and percentage fees, including pre‑construction, design, contractor staff, preliminaries and overheads, which are established at Framework award and remain fixed for the duration of the Framework.

These Framework rates form the basis for pricing all call‑off contracts.

Where a mini‑competition is undertaken, suppliers may be required to submit project‑specific pricing, proposals or efficiencies based on the fixed Framework rates.

Selection and evaluation at call‑off

Only suppliers appointed to the relevant lot may be invited to participate in a call‑off award process. Call‑off tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria specified in the call‑off documentation, which may include price and relevant qualitative criteria such as quality, programme, social value and sustainability, as appropriate to the individual project.

Call‑off contracts will be awarded to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous tender in accordance with the stated criteria.

General

All call‑off contracts are subject to the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement and applicable schedules. Contracting authorities reserve the right not to award a call‑off contract following a further competition.

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value · win at most 2 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1£8 million to £18 millionAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£230,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 3 Jan 2031 with extensionsValue: £230,000,000 exc. VAT · £276,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Isle of Man (IM), North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Framework Agreement includes options for additional purchases during its term in the form of call‑off contracts. Contracting Authorities may award multiple call‑off contracts to Framework Suppliers through direct award and/or further competition mechanisms, in accordance with the Framework rules. These call‑off contracts are within the scope, duration, and maximum value of the Framework as set out in the procurement documents. No minimum value or volume of work is guaranteed under the Framework. · The Contract includes the option to extend for up to 12 months. This extension may be exercised at the Authority's discretion where continued service delivery is required and performance under the Contract has been satisfactory, or to allow sufficient time to complete a re‑procurement exercise.
Lot #2£18 million to £45 millionAwardedRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£320,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 3 Jan 2031 with extensionsValue: £320,000,000 exc. VAT · £384,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Isle of Man (IM), North West
Extensions: The Framework Agreement includes options for additional purchases during its term in the form of call‑off contracts. Contracting Authorities may award multiple call‑off contracts to Framework Suppliers through direct award and/or further competition mechanisms, in accordance with the Framework rules. These call‑off contracts are within the scope, duration, and maximum value of the Framework as set out in the procurement documents. No minimum value or volume of work is guaranteed under the Framework. · The Contract includes the option to extend for up to 12 months. This extension may be exercised at the Authority's discretion where continued service delivery is required and performance under the Contract has been satisfactory, or to allow sufficient time to complete a re‑procurement exercise.
Lot #3Over £45 millionAwardedRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£450,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 3 Jan 2031 with extensionsValue: £450,000,000 exc. VAT · £540,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Isle of Man (IM), North West
Extensions: The Framework Agreement includes options for additional purchases during its term in the form of call‑off contracts. Contracting Authorities may award multiple call‑off contracts to Framework Suppliers through direct award and/or further competition mechanisms, in accordance with the Framework rules. These call‑off contracts are within the scope, duration, and maximum value of the Framework as set out in the procurement documents. No minimum value or volume of work is guaranteed under the Framework. · The Contract includes the option to extend for up to 12 months. This extension may be exercised at the Authority's discretion where continued service delivery is required and performance under the Contract has been satisfactory, or to allow sufficient time to complete a re‑procurement exercise.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 3 lots
Quality: 40%Price: 30%Social value: 20%Environmental: 10%
Published sub-criteria (4)
  • Quality: 40%
  • Price: 30%
  • Social Value: 20%
  • Environment Zero Carbon and Environment: 10%
Published award criteria (4)
  • Quality
  • Social Value
  • Environment Zero Carbon and Environment
  • Price
Lot distribution rule: Tenderers may submit a Tender for a single Lot, multiple Lots, or all Lots. Each Lot constitutes a separate competition and will be evaluated independently in accordance with the published evaluation criteria. It is anticipated that a maximum of eight suppliers are to be appointed to each Lot 1 and Lot 2, and a maximum of six suppliers are to be appointed to Lot 3. A single Tenderer may only be awarded a place on two adjacent Lots under this Framework Agreement. This means Tenderers bidding for more than one Lot can either be appointed to Lot 1 and Lot 2 OR Lot 2 and Lot 3 (i.e. NOT Lot 1 and Lot 3). Tenderers must mark their preference as instructed in the ITT.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “NORTH WEST CONSTRUCTION HUB - HIGH VALUE CONSTRUCTION FRAMEWORK (2027…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 22 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Contracting authorities that may use the framework are found at the following government link: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 8 Jan 2032
First published
23 Oct 2025, 10:18 BST
Last source update
21 Oct 2026, 14:29 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 13 Nov 2026
Authority reference
P-1007
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-040053
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Architectural and related servicesBuilding completion workBuilding installation workConstruction-related servicesEngineering servicesReal estate servicesSite preparation workTechnical testing, analysis and consultancy servicesUrban planning and landscape architectural servicesWorks for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Delivery area in notice
Isle of Man (IM)North West (UKD)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d229 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
15 Jun 2026, 11:00 BST
Clarification deadline
22 May 2026, 16:00 BST
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

call-off levy · 0.30% of call-off value · Framework fees must be allowed for in your overhead percentage tendered. The Framework Fee will be set at 0.30% of the agreed contract sum and will be capped at £90,000.00. The Fee will be assessed at contractor selection following Mini Competition and 20% of the Fee shall be payable. The remaining 80% shall be calculated at construction contract formation allowing for any project cost movement and will be payable prior to commencement of construction.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk ↗ . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 01 June 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

Timeline

23 Oct 2025 → 4 Jan 2027 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published368 days ago
    23 Oct 2025, 10:18 BST
  2. Market engagement348 days ago
    11 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT

    A retrospective session will be held with all partners across current live frameworks, as well as clients, to provide lessons learned from other frameworks and procurement processes, from the perspectives of the clients and the contractors.

    The feedback generated from these sessions will be collated and included within the open market engagement information for the new framework.

    An online campaign will be shared across social network channels, to invite current and prospective contracting partners to participate in a virtual briefing session.

    The session will be invitation-only and so interested parties will be required to register for the event.

    Attendees will be encouraged to submit any questions prior to the session, and these will be covered in the session for everyone to receive the same information, at the same time.

  3. Tender notice published178 days ago
    30 Apr 2026, 15:28 BST
  4. Clarification questions by156 days ago
    22 May 2026, 16:00 BST
  5. Admission / appointment period ends133 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    15 Jun 2026, 11:00 BST
  6. Assessment summaries sent5 days ago
    21 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Latest notice published4 days ago
    21 Oct 2026, 14:29 BST
  8. Today
    25 Oct 2026
  9. Standstill endsin 8 days
    2 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
  10. Award decision expected byin 19 days
    13 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
  11. Contract startsin 70 days
    4 Jan 2027

Notice history

12 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 Oct 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    23 Oct 2025, 10:18 BST
    UK2
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    27 Oct 2025, 15:06 GMT
    UK2
  3. Tender notice published
    30 Apr 2026, 15:28 BST
    UK4
  4. Status changed to active
    30 Apr 2026, 15:28 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    30 Apr 2026, 15:28 BST
  6. Deadline published: 1 Jun 2026, 11:00 BST
    30 Apr 2026, 15:28 BST
  7. Tender notice published
    30 Apr 2026, 16:31 BST
    UK4
  8. Tender notice published
    1 May 2026, 12:06 BST
    UK4
  9. Deadline moved to 15 Jun 2026, 11:00 BST
    1 May 2026, 12:06 BST
    +14 days · was 1 Jun 2026, 11:00 BST
  10. Contract award notice published
    21 Oct 2026, 14:29 BST
    UK6
  11. Status changed to complete
    21 Oct 2026, 14:29 BST
  12. Contract signature expected
    30 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
Published amendments (3)

The original description was incorrect, Preliminary market engagement notice will NOT be via the Chest Portal you cannot register your interest in the market engagement event via this method for this tender opportunity. Please see details of how you can access the information: An online campaign will be shared across social network channels, to invite current and prospective contracting partners t…

Addition of link to The Chest advert, where this tender has been published and documents are accessible. Suppliers may need to register if they do not already have an account on the Chest. Access to procurement documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b4c0853b-0b43-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

The tender submission deadline has been extended by two (2) weeks. The new submission deadline is therefore 15 June 2026 at 11:00am Suppliers may need to register if they do not already have an account on the Chest. Access to procurement documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b4c0853b-0b43-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Routine re-releases (6)
  • 2026-04: 1 release · 30 Apr 2026
  • 2025-10: 2 releases · 23 Oct 2025, 27 Oct 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 163 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 2410 from SMEs · busiest of 3 lots
Named bidders 29published on the award notice

£45,000,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · £8 million to £18 million1 award
BOWMER AND KIRKLAND LIMITED, Equans Regeneration Ltd, F Parkinson Ltd (Appointed to Lots 1 & 2)SME, GMI Construction Group Plc, HENRY BROTHERS LIMITED, Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Ltd +3 more1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2029 · up to 31 Dec 2030Extensions: 12 month extension option available.£18,000,00021 Oct 2026standstill to 2 Nov 2026Standstill
Lot 2 · £18 million to £45 million1 award
BOWMER AND KIRKLAND LIMITED, Eric Wright Construction, John Graham Construction Ltd, Kier Construction Ltd, Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Ltd, ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION GROUP LIMITED +2 more1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2029 · up to 31 Dec 2030Extensions: 12 month extension option availableceiling above21 Oct 2026standstill to 2 Nov 2026Standstill
Lot 3 · Over £45 million1 award
BAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, John Graham Construction Ltd, Kier Construction Ltd, McLaren Construction Limited, ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION GROUP LIMITED, VINCI BUILDING LIMITED1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2029 · up to 31 Dec 2030Extensions: 12 month extension option availableceiling above21 Oct 2026standstill to 2 Nov 2026Standstill

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · £8 million to £18 million24final-stage tenders100—
2 · £18 million to £45 million20final-stage tenders40—
3 · Over £45 million12final-stage tenders10—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Manchester City Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PLNV-8798-LDMP Town Hall Extension, Manchester, North West, M60 2LAContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

29 commercial parties on the notice · 16 awarded
  • ARBTRON LTDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 16218285GB-PPON: PJLB-1347-RJTG 653 Queens Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S2 4DX
  • BAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02379469GB-PPON: PZTV-3531-BJRN Metro 2nd Floor, 33 Trafford Road Exchange Quay 2, Salford, North West, M5 3NNContact email
  • BOWMER AND KIRKLAND LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 00701982GB-PPON: PXDB-7977-YZPD Building 4, Ground Floor Manchester Green 333 Styal Road, Manchester, North West, M22 5LWContact email
  • Barnfield Construction LimitedBidder / tendererGB-COH: 02365913GB-PPON: PGPR-8474-LVMG 8 Kenyon Road, Nelson, North West, BB9 5SP
  • CONLON CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 00708997GB-PPON: PZHP-2387-VJDG Charnley Fold Lane, Preston, North West, PR5 6BE
  • EQUANS Regeneration LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 1738371GB-PPON: PDWQ-6852-QYVW 2 The Avenue, One Didsbury Point, Didsbury, Manchester, North West, M20 2EAContact email
  • ERIC WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 00190204GB-PPON: PBGR-1965-NXXZ Sceptre House, Bamber Bridge Preston, North West, PR5 6AWContact email
  • ERIC WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-PPON: PBGR-1965-NXXZ Sceptre House, Bamber Bridge Preston, North West, PR5 6AWContact email
  • F. PARKINSON LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 00446626GB-PPON: PXZG-7243-TPGY 50 Mowbray Drive, Blackpool, North West, FY3 7UNContact email
  • GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 02472080GB-PPON: PYQH-7266-GDPX Ground Floor Trident 3 Styal Road Manchester, M22 5XB, Manchester, North West, M22 5XB
Show 19 more suppliers
  • GMI CONSTRUCTION GROUP PLCFramework contractorGB-COH: 01988606GB-PPON: PDLR-6293-DLGH Carvers Warehouse 77 Dale Street, Manchester, North West, M1 2HGContact email
  • HENRY BROTHERS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI629986GB-PPON: PJLX-7752-JMPW 108-114 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 6HJContact email
  • JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI003503GB-PPON: PGTW-4456-TGCY 5 Ballygowan Road, Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, BT26 6HXContact email
  • KIER CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02099533GB-PPON: PYYQ-3271-CYND 2nd Floor, Optimum House, Clippers Quay,, Salford, North West, M50 3XPContact email
  • MARSHALL CONSTRUCTION (WEST YORKSHIRE) LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 01424340GB-PPON: PPPT-1959-WHQW Marshall House Huddersfield Road, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire & Humber, HX5 9BW
  • MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 05377750GB-PPON: PDDX-6189-DNXD 11th Floor 20 Churchill Place, London, London, E14 5HJContact email
  • MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 04273754GB-PPON: PPZX-2842-HHPG Kent House, 14-17 Market Place, London, London, W1W 8AJContact email
  • MTX CONTRACTS LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 04522396GB-PPON: PXGX-5422-PQYR Innovation House Lower Meadow Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, North West, SK9 3ND
  • P. CASEY & CO., LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 01074194GB-PPON: PCRZ-4483-PCQH Rydings Road, Rochdale, North West, OL12 9PS
  • READ CONSTRUCTION HOLDINGS LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 04401595GB-PPON: PLWV-7158-PRHL Enterprise Centre Blast Road Wrexham. LL13 7YE, Wrexham, Wales, LL13 7YE
  • ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: SC347921GB-PPON: PHWZ-6349-VLXZ ROBERTSON HOUSE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK, STIRLING, Scotland, FK9 4TZContact email
  • Russells Ltd t/a Russell WBHOBidder / tendererGB-COH: 2867432GB-PPON: PGBC-1349-RXQL 13 Westpoint Enterprise Park, Clarence Avenue, Manchester, North West, M17 1QS
  • SEDDON CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03578140GB-PPON: PRRH-8298-MPBM Plodder Lane, Bolton, North West, BL4 0NNContact email
  • SHERIDAN GROUP FM LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 16166086GB-PPON: PZZW-3944-NGLT 106 Ashton Road East, Manchester, North West, M35 9PR
  • TILBURY DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 00303359GB-PPON: PVYV-7176-QRDD Woodhouse Drive, Wigan, North West, WN6 7NT
  • Triton Construction LimitedBidder / tendererGB-COH: 5352888GB-PPON: PBQH-5186-VWXD Hare Park Mills, Hare Park Lane, Liversedge, Yorkshire & Humber, WF15 8EP
  • VINCI BUILDING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 15700894GB-PPON: PLTD-3933-TDPH Ditton Road Widnes, Cheshire, North West, WA8 0PGContact email
  • WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 00768173GB-PPON: PVYX-9246-LZYL Hollinwood Business Centre Albert St, Hollinwood Failsworth, Oldham, North West, OL8 3QL
  • Wates Construction LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 01977948GB-PPON: PHQT-5476-TZBR Think Park Building 3 Mosley Road, Trafford Park Manchester, North West, M17 1FQContact email

Official documents & specifications (8)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
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  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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