Capital Projects Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services Framework Agreement
The Crown Estate · Central government
In brief
The Crown Estate is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and construction work (North East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, South West).
It is a framework worth up to £64,800,000 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 7 June 2027.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at 5pm, Tuesday 15 December 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 5pm, Friday 4 December 2026
- Bids by
- 5pm, Tuesday 15 December 2026
How bids are scored
Quality including Social Value: 70% 100%
Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 10 bids per contract for this buyer (from 32 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £64,800,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: supplier.in-tend.co.uk.
- Send clarification questions before 5pm, Friday 4 December 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Tuesday 15 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 - Project Management 7 June 2027 to 6 June 2030 What this lot coversLot 1 - Project Management Lot description Provision of professional project management consultancy services to support The Crown Estate’s capital projects across its London Commercial, London Residential and Regional portfolios. Services will be commissioned according to the requirements of individual projects and the scope of the relevant sub-lot. This lot excludes Project Management Office (PMO) services, which will be managed separately. Sub-lots 1A – London Commercial Portfolio 1B – London Residential Portfolio 1C – Regional Portfolio | IT services and software, Architecture and engineering | £13,800,000 |
| Lot 2 – Architecture 7 June 2027 to 6 June 2030 What this lot coversLot 2 – Architecture Lot description Provision of architectural consultancy services to support The Crown Estate’s capital projects across its London Commercial, London Residential and Regional portfolios. The lot is divided into sub-lots reflecting portfolio, location and project scale, including separate provision for large and small London commercial projects. The services required for each commission will be specified in the relevant call-off documents. Sub-lots 2A – London Large Commercial Architecture 2B – London Small Commercial Architecture 2C – London Residential Architecture 2D – Regional Architecture | Architecture and engineering | £19,800,000 |
| Lot 3 – Multi-Disciplinary Design & Engineering 7 June 2027 to 6 June 2030 What this lot coversLot 3 – Multi-Disciplinary Design & Engineering Lot description Provision of specialist design and engineering consultancy services to support The Crown Estate’s capital projects across its London and Regional portfolios. The lot comprises separately evaluated sub-lots covering structural engineering; mechanical, electrical and public health engineering; fire engineering; sustainability and environmental design; acoustics; and specialist lighting. Appointments and commissions will relate to the relevant specialist sub-lot. Transport planning and highways services are excluded. Sub-lots 3A - Structural Engineering 3B - MEP Engineering 3C - Fire Engineering 3D - Sustainability 3E - Acoustics 3F - Specialist Lighting 3G - Transport Planning & Highways | Construction, Management consultancy, Architecture and engineering | £21,300,000 |
| Lot 4 – Other Consultancy Services 7 June 2027 to 6 June 2030 What this lot coversLot 4 – Other Consultancy Services Lot description Provision of specialist professional consultancy, surveying and advisory services to support The Crown Estate’s capital projects across its London and Regional portfolios. The lot comprises separately evaluated sub-lots covering cost consulting and quantity surveying, building control, measured surveys, asbestos surveys, and health and safety consultancy. The services and deliverables required for each commission will be specified in the relevant call-off documents. Sub-Lots 4A - Cost Consulting 4B - Building Control 4C - Measured Surveys 4D - Asbestos Surveys 4E - Health and Safety – CDM Principal Designer 4F - Health and Safety – CDM Advisor | IT services and software, Architecture and engineering | £9,900,000 |
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 091406-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 107043-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 107063-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 107091-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
58Awards
25Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- Ove Arup & Partners Ltd2 contracts
- WSP UK Limited2 contracts
- 2-3 Degrees Legacy CIC1 contract
- APEM Ltd1 contract
- Akerlof Ltd1 contract
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From notice 091406-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 September 2026, last updated 11 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 11 November 2026.