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C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy

Cheshire East Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 05:31.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • CPV71312000 — Structural engineering consultancy services
  • CPV71317200 — Health and safety services
  • CPV71317210 — Health and safety consultancy services
  • CPV71324000 — Quantity surveying services
  • CPV71334000 — Mechanical and electrical engineering services
  • CPV90700000 — Environmental services

Lots

  • Architectural Services£480k
  • Building Services Engineering£360k
  • Quantity Surveying Services£500k
  • Structural Engineering Services£160k
  • Building Surveying Services (inc. Site Inspection Services)£550k
  • Heritage Architectural Services£530k
  • CDM Client Advisor Services£130k
  • Environmental and Engineering£560k

Documents and notices

  • Tender notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
  • 10 C3770 Instructions for Suppliers 20 C3770 Participation and Shortlisting Questionnaire 28 C3770 PSQ App C - Information Assurance Questionnaire 29 C3770 PSQ App D - Notation Value Calculation sheet 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template 40 C3770 TQR Scenarios Lots 1 to 8 50 Statement of Requirements - Lots 1 to 7 60 C3770 Terms and Conditions 70 C3770 Pricing Schedules Lots 1 to 8 80 C3770 Framework Operation Manual 90 C3770 FOM Annex 1 LCBS Assessment ToolOpen source ↗

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C3770
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
All document is available and all communication will take place through the messaging system on the Chest portal. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Expression Of Interest Deadline
24 Feb 2026, 12:00
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
Procedure Stage 1 Participation and Shortlisting Stage Qualified suppliers meeting the conditions of participation will then have their responses to the shortlisting criteria assessed and scored. The top 5 scoring suppliers from each of the 8 lots will advance to the tender stage. Shortlisting Criteria Question Weightings: QS.1 Relevant Experience and Contract Examples 40% QS.2 Relevant technical staff 30% QS.3 Performance Management 20% QS.4 Carbon Targets 10% Award Criteria: Pricing 30% Framework and Call Off Task Management 20% Continuous improvement 10% Social Value 10% Environment Strategy 10% Service Delivery and Scenarios 20%

Covered By

GPA

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Description
There is a retrospective rebate charged to suppliers of 3%.
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12

Type

win

Relative Value

Proportion
0.03
Monetary Value
award

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
24
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Buyer Categories
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
Description
For all Lots it is envisaged that the majority of projects called off from the framework will be allocated by direct appointment to the Provider who ranked number one in the Framework Tender evaluation process (subject to confirmation of capability and capacity, and to satisfactory framework performance). Occasionally projects may also be allocated following a mini competition, between all providers on a Lot, on either a lowest price basis or a Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) basis. On a lowest price basis the Provider submitting the lowest acceptable tender will be allocated the project. Under a mini competition on the MAT basis Providers will be required to respond to a number of questions as well as submitting a tender price (see the Framework Operation Manual for further details).

Buyer Location Restrictions

Entry 1

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKD6

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
16 Feb 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
5 Nov 2026, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
14 Jan 2030, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Architectural Services
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 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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
576,000
Amount
480,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Pricing
Description
Pricing Schedule For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Framework and Call Off Task Management
Description
Framework and Call Off Task Management For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Continuous Improvement
Description
Continuous Improvement For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Environment Strategy
Description
Environment Strategy For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery and Scenarios
Description
Service Delivery and Scenarios For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 3
Description
Top scoring tenders as per shortlisting criteria stated within tender documentation.
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
30 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
29 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
29 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.

Options

Description
The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Building Services Engineering
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 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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
432,000
Amount
360,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Pricing
Description
Pricing Schedule For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Framework and Call Off Task Management
Description
Framework and Call Off Task Management For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Continuous Improvement
Description
Continuous Improvement For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Environment Strategy
Description
Environment Strategy For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery and Scenarios
Description
Service Delivery and Scenarios For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 3
Description
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
30 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
29 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
29 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.

Options

Description
The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Quantity Surveying Services
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 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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
600,000
Amount
500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Pricing
Description
Pricing Schedule For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Framework and Call Off Task Management
Description
Framework and Call Off Task Management For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Continuous Improvement
Description
Continuous Improvement For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Environment Strategy
Description
Environment Strategy For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery and Scenarios
Description
Service Delivery and Scenarios For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 3
Description
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
30 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
29 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
29 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.

Options

Description
The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Structural Engineering Services
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 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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
192,000
Amount
160,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Pricing
Description
Pricing Schedule For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Framework and Call Off Task Management
Description
Framework and Call Off Task Management For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Continuous Improvement
Description
Continuous Improvement For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Environment Strategy
Description
Environment Strategy For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery and Scenarios
Description
Service Delivery and Scenarios For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 3
Description
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
30 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
29 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
29 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.

Options

Description
The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Building Surveying Services (inc. Site Inspection Services)
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 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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
660,000
Amount
550,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Pricing
Description
Pricing Schedule For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Framework and Call Off Task Management
Description
Framework and Call Off Task Management For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Continuous Improvement
Description
Continuous Improvement For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Environment Strategy
Description
Environment Strategy For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery and Scenarios
Description
Service Delivery and Scenarios For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 3
Description
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
30 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
29 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
29 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.

Options

Description
The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Heritage Architectural Services
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 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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
636,000
Amount
530,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Pricing
Description
Pricing Schedule For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Framework and Call Off Task Management
Description
Framework and Call Off Task Management For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Continuous Improvement
Description
Continuous Improvement For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Environment Strategy
Description
Environment Strategy For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery and Scenarios
Description
Service Delivery and Scenarios For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 3
Description
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
30 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
29 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
29 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.

Options

Description
The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
CDM Client Advisor Services
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 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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
156,000
Amount
130,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Pricing
Description
Pricing Schedule For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Framework and Call Off Task Management
Description
Framework and Call Off Task Management For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Continuous Improvement
Description
Continuous Improvement For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Environment Strategy
Description
Environment Strategy For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery and Scenarios
Description
Service Delivery and Scenarios For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 3
Description
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
30 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
29 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
29 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.

Options

Description
The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Entry 8
Id
8
Title
Environmental and Engineering
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 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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
672,000
Amount
560,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Pricing
Description
Pricing Schedule For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Framework and Call Off Task Management
Description
Framework and Call Off Task Management For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Continuous Improvement
Description
Continuous Improvement For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Environment Strategy
Description
Environment Strategy For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery and Scenarios
Description
Service Delivery and Scenarios For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.
Criterion 3
Description
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
30 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
29 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
29 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.

Options

Description
The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD6
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71334000
Description
Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD6
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71324000
Description
Quantity surveying services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD6
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71312000
Description
Structural engineering consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD6
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD6
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD6
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71317200
Description
Health and safety services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71317210
Description
Health and safety consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD6
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 8
Id
8
Related Lot
8

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
90700000
Description
Environmental services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD6
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
10 C3770 Instructions for Suppliers 20 C3770 Participation and Shortlisting Questionnaire 28 C3770 PSQ App C - Information Assurance Questionnaire 29 C3770 PSQ App D - Notation Value Calculation sheet 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template 40 C3770 TQR Scenarios Lots 1 to 8 50 Statement of Requirements - Lots 1 to 7 60 C3770 Terms and Conditions 70 C3770 Pricing Schedules Lots 1 to 8 80 C3770 Framework Operation Manual 90 C3770 FOM Annex 1 LCBS Assessment Tool
Entry 3
Id
future
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Access Details
All documents will be provided any any communication will take place through the messaging system on the Chest portal. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Entry 4
Id
004354-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
19 Jan 2026, 13:35
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Cheshire East Council
Id
GB-PPON-PTWR-7124-XZXQ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PTWR-7124-XZXQ

Address

Street Address
Delamere House, Delamere Street
Locality
Crewe
Postal Code
CW12JZ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD62

Contact

Name
Janet Ellison-Jones

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Crewe · UKD62 · CW12JZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD6 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 004354-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·