C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy
Cheshire East Council · Local authority
In brief
Cheshire East Council was looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and environmental work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
It is a framework worth up to £3,270,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 30 November 2026.
It is split into 8 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
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 •…Read the full description
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Services 30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029 What this lot coversAnticipated 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 weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. | Architecture and engineering | £480,000 |
| Building Services Engineering 30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029 What this lot coversAnticipated 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 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 weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. | Architecture and engineering | £360,000 |
| Quantity Surveying Services 30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029 What this lot coversAnticipated 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 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 weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. | Architecture and engineering | £500,000 |
| Structural Engineering Services 30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029 What this lot coversAnticipated 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 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 weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. | Architecture and engineering | £160,000 |
| Building Surveying Services (inc. Site Inspection Services) 30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029 What this lot coversAnticipated 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 service. Providers must therefore be able to deliver the design services detailed in Lots 1, 2 and 4 either themselves or through their supply chain. 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 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 weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. | Architecture and engineering | £550,000 |
| Heritage Architectural Services 30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029 What this lot coversAnticipated 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 therefore be able to deliver the design services detailed in Lots 1, 2 and 4 either themselves or through their supply chain. 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 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 weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. | Architecture and engineering | £530,000 |
| CDM Client Advisor Services 30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029 What this lot coversAnticipated 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 lowest price or MAT basis. 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 weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. | Architecture and engineering | £130,000 |
| Environmental and Engineering 30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029 What this lot coversAnticipated 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 in traditional construction projects and will also be used as part of wider development projects. Providers will need to demonstrate competence, either themselves, or through their supply chain, in undertaking various services including: • Environmental Impact Assessments • Site/ground investigations • Ecological surveys • Habitat surveys • Archaeological surveys • Traffic and transport surveys • Flood risk assessments • Support in Planning applications • BREEAM/Low Carbon assessor roles 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 MEAT basis. 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 weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. | Environmental services, Architecture and engineering | £560,000 |
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 072157-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 072466-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 004354-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
110Awards
84Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- AECOM Limited1 contract
- West Mercia Energy1 contract
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From notice 072157-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 November 2025, last updated 19 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.