Provision of Professional Services 2026-2030
Westmorland and Furness Council · Local authority
In brief
Westmorland and Furness Council awarded architecture and engineering work to Tetra Tech Limited, Atkinsréalis UK Limited and Align Property Partners Limited and 11 others on 8 June 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £14,400,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 August 2026.
It is split into 3 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
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Property 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030 What this lot coversTypically (but not exclusively) consultancy services will be required to deliver the following range of projects across the full range of RIBA stages. • Architecture (related to schools and corporate buildings) • Property related engineering and infrastructure development • Land remediation and landscaping development and designs • New build / extension development and design • Planned maintenance survey, development and design • Mechanical and electrical design • Carbon Management and decarbonisation projects • Project and programme management related to the above • (List is not exhaustive and may include other consultancy services related to property including the range of surveys and services) The intention of the Lot is to enable the engagement of a property consultancy led team to deliver a project through any/all or any stages of the RIBA Plan of Work, including all necessary sub-consultants. The range of services listed is intended to give scope to achieve this | Architecture and engineering | £4,800,000 |
| Lot 2 Civils and Infrastructure 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030 What this lot coversTypically (but not exclusively) consultancy services will be required to deliver the following Scope of services. • General civil engineering and infrastructure projects (including new works, improvement, refurbishment and maintenance schemes related to roads, bridges, other structures and drainage projects) • Land remediation and landscaping • Town Centre renewal and placemaking schemes • Early Contractor involvement on civil engineering and remediation projects • Flood defence or alleviation • Tidal Work, Marine or Harbour projects • Habitat Creation and biodiversity improvement/gain • Active travel/Cycleway/shared space routes • Decarbonisation and renewable energy projects | Architecture and engineering | £4,800,000 |
| Lot 3 Planning, Growth and Sustainability 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030 What this lot coversTypically (but not exclusively) consultancy services will be required to deliver the following range of services and projects, which are managed and delivered by the Council's Infrastructure Planning Team: • Architecture (related to schools and corporate buildings) • Infrastructure Planning • Transport Planning • Transport Modelling • Economic Appraisal • Economic Development • Local Plans • Town Planning Advice • Environmental Impact Assessment • Project and Programme Management • Carbon management and Decarbonisation Projects The intention of Lot 3 is to enable the engagement of a consultant to deliver all or any stage of a project (following mini competition). It is expected that all sub-consultants and sub-contractors required to fulfil a particular commission under the Professional Services Framework will be engaged by, and work through, the lead consultant. | Architecture and engineering | £4,800,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetra Tech Limited Atkinsréalis UK Limited Align Property Partners Limited (SME) Turner & Townsend Project Management Limited BELLROCK ADVISORY LLP (t/a Summers-Inman) (SME) NORR Consultants Limited (SME) Howarth Litchfield Partnership Limited (SME) 21 bids received | Lot 1 Property | £14,400,000 | Awarded 8 June 2026 |
| Mott MacDonald WSP UK Limited AECOM Limited Jacobs U.K. Limited Wilde Consultants Limited (SME) Pell Frischmann Consultants Limited (SME) Baker Hicks Limited 23 bids received | Lot 2 Civils and Infrastructure | £14,400,000 | Awarded 8 June 2026 |
| Mott MacDonald Tetra Tech Limited WSP UK Limited AECOM Limited Atkinsréalis UK Limited Jacobs U.K. Limited Pell Frischmann Consultants Limited (SME) 14 bids received | Lot 3 Planning, Growth and Sustainability | £14,400,000 | Awarded 8 June 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 060394-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 061869-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 070192-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 070404-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 053756-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
93Awards
66Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- AECOM Limited1 contract
- Align Property Partners Limited1 contract
- Atkinsréalis UK Limited1 contract
- BELLROCK ADVISORY LLP (t/a Summers-Inman)1 contract
- Baker Hicks Limited1 contract
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From notice 060394-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2025, last updated 8 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.