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Capital Development Professional Consultancy Framework

University of Wales Trinity Saint David · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 07:16.

Opportunity overview

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) Group and Pembrokeshire College wish to establish an Open Framework Agreement for the Provision of Capital Development Professional Consultancy. The Framework Agreement is divided into seven (7) Lots: ● Lot 1 - Project and programme management (inc. Lead Consultant role) ● Lot 2 - Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy ● Lot 3 - Building Surveying (Condition & Lifecycle) ● Lot 4 - Architecture and Design ● Lot 5 - M&E / Building Services Consultancy ● Lot 6 - Principal Designer / H&S Consultancy ● Lot 7 – Structural Engineering The Group intends to appoint a maximum of six (6) Consultants per Lot. Tenderers may submit responses for one or multiple Lots, provided they have the capacity and capability to meet the requirements of each Lot. Tenderers must clearly indicate which Lot(s) they are bidding for. This procurement is being conducted via the Sell2Wales portal. All relevant documents, including the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and associated materials, are available exclusively in electronic format through the Sell2Wales website. The procurement process will follow the Open Framework Procedure, as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023. The ITT and its associated materials have been structured to ensure fair and equal treatment of all tenderers. Bidders must adhere to the specified format and order when completing their responses to enable consistent evaluation. Bidders are advised to read the entire ITT carefully prior to submission. Failure to follow the instructions for completion or submission may result in disqualification from the process.

Classification

  • CPV44000000 — Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV70000000 — Real estate services
  • CPV71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services

Lots

  • Project and programme management (inc. Lead Consultant role) £2.1m
  • Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy £2.1m
  • Building Surveying (Condition & Lifecycle)£2.1m
  • Architecture and Design £2.1m
  • M&E / Building Services Consultancy £2.1m
  • Principal Designer / H&S Consultancy £2.1m
  • Structural Engineer£2.1m

Documents and notices

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
UWTSD2526/235
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Description
Instructions for Completing the Pricing Schedule Sections The Pricing Schedule consists of two main sections: 1. Rates 2. Lead Consultant Uplift General Guidance 1. All rates must be submitted in pounds sterling and exclude VAT. 2. A working day is considered 8 hours. 3. Rates should remain firm for the first 12 months of the Framework. After 12 months, rates may be adjusted annually in line with CPI. 4. The Financial Evaluation sheet will be used for the commercial assessment of your submission. Rates Section - Enter your standard rates for all applicable roles. - Rates should apply to all call-offs unless otherwise agreed. The Contractor may offer reduced rates at call-off stage. - Additional job titles within the Lot may be included for information purposes only. - Where specialist roles are required, agree the applicable role banding and rates at call-off. Rates must reflect the scope, nature, and risk of the service delivered. Lead Consultant Uplift Section - State the percentage uplift if instructed to undertake the role of Lead Consultant at call-off. - The uplift must reflect additional responsibilities for coordination, management, and oversight of the consultancy team. - Apply this uplift only where the Lead Consultant role is expressly required.
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0666e2

Type

win

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Maximum Participants
42
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
The proposed Framework Agreement is intended to run for an initial period of four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further four (4) years, giving a maximum duration of eight (8) years. In line with the principles of openness and competition, there is also a provision to allow new suppliers to join the framework during year three (3) and again in year six (6). Call-offs under the Framework Agreement shall be conducted through one of the following methods: ● Mini-Competition, ● Direct Award (by rotation), or ● Desktop Exercise All awards under the Framework shall be made in accordance with the one of three of the established call-off procedures. For the avoidance of doubt, ● Direct Award will be used routinely for straightforward or low-risk commissions ● Mini-competitions are reserved for complex or higher-value work ● Desktop exercises are used to respond to urgent or time critical needs. They do not remove the need for proper checks, records, or governance.
Open Framework Scheme End Date
30 Apr 2034, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en
cy

Tender Period

Ends
24 Apr 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
17 Apr 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
29 May 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Award criteria

Description
Tenderers may submit responses for one or multiple Lots, provided they have the capacity and capability to meet the requirements of each Lot. Tenderers must clearly indicate which Lot(s) they are bidding for.

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Amended Documents being uploaded following clarifications, etc.
Id
030085-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Project and programme management (inc. Lead Consultant role)
Description
● Lead or support the end-to-end delivery of capital projects. ● Develop project execution plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, and governance models. ● Monitor performance against time, cost, quality, and risk parameters. ● Ensure compliance with internal approval gateways and funding conditions. *Please note: UWTSD reserves the right to appoint a Lead Consultant, on a project-by-project basis, to coordinate multi-disciplinary services where appropriate. The Lead Consultant may be selected from any relevant sub-lot. Tenderers are required to declare their proposed coordination uplift percentage in the Pricing Schedule (Appendix B), which shall apply only where the role is instructed.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,571,429.6
Amount
2,142,858
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
29 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2034, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy
Description
● Provide feasibility-level cost estimates. ● Monitor budgets, tender returns, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. ● Undertake value engineering where appropriate. ● Report on financial status to project boards and funders.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,571,428.4
Amount
2,142,857
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
29 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2034, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Building Surveying (Condition & Lifecycle)
Description
● Inspect and report on the condition, compliance, and lifecycle of buildings and fabric. ● Prepare specifications and schedules of work for repairs, refurbishments, and alterations. ● Administer construction and maintenance contracts, including valuations and certification. ● Advise on statutory compliance, building regulations, and health and safety. ● Support feasibility studies, option appraisals, and asset management planning. ● Contribute to CDM compliance and act as Principal Designer where required. ● Provide post-completion inspections and advise on defect resolution.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,571,428.4
Amount
2,142,857
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
29 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2034, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Architecture and Design
Description
● Prepare architectural concept designs, planning drawings, and technical working drawings. ● Ensure that designs meet institutional briefs, comply with planning and regulatory requirements, and reflect sustainability, accessibility, and operational considerations. ● Liaise with statutory consultees (e.g. planning, fire, access). ● Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate architectural proposals with M&E and structural inputs. ● Provide input to design risk assessments and CDM documentation.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,571,428.4
Amount
2,142,857
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
29 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2034, 23:59
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
M&E / Building Services Consultancy
Description
● Develop designs for mechanical, electrical, and public health services, including heating, ventilation, lighting, power, and building management systems. ● Prepare and carry out performance specifications, load assessments, and system integration plans. ● Ensure design aligns with energy efficiency and decarbonisation goals, including net zero strategies. ● Coordinate with architectural and structural designers and contribute to clash detection processes using BIM where applicable. ● Support commissioning, snagging, and handover stages as needed. ● Advise on energy efficiency, decarbonisation strategies, and operational optimisation. ● Provide ongoing technical guidance, feasibility studies, and specialist consultancy throughout the project lifecycle.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,571,428.4
Amount
2,142,857
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
29 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2034, 23:59
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Principal Designer / H&S Consultancy
Description
● Deliver the Principal Designer role under the CDM Regulations 2015. ● Coordinate and manage pre-construction information, design risk registers, and CDM documentation. ● Ensure ongoing health and safety oversight throughout project stages. ● Conduct audits, advise on risk assessments, and ensure contractor compliance. ● Support training and incident reporting as required.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,571,428.4
Amount
2,142,857
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
29 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2034, 23:59
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Structural Engineer
Description
● Provide structural design and analysis services for new build, refurbishment, and alteration projects. ● Undertake structural condition and stress assessments, including evaluation of load capacity, structural integrity, and signs of distress, fatigue, or failure. ● Undertake structural inspections, surveys, and condition assessments of existing structures, including appraisal of structural slabs, frames, and load-bearing elements, and RAAC/RACS investigations where applicable. ● Develop structural solutions that are safe, compliant, buildable, and aligned with project constraints. ● Prepare structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports suitable for planning, tender, and construction stages. ● Advise on structural risks, constraints, temporary works, and buildability considerations. ● Liaise and coordinate with architectural, M&E, and other consultancy disciplines. ● Provide input into feasibility studies, option appraisals, and technical due diligence. ● Support statutory approvals and compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations. ● Attend site visits, design team meetings, and provide construction-stage technical support where required. ● Contribute to CDM compliance, including design risk assessments and residual risk information.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,571,428.4
Amount
2,142,857
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
29 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2034, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
73000000
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
44000000
Description
Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
70000000
Description
Real estate services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
73000000
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
44000000
Description
Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
70000000
Description
Real estate services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
73000000
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
44000000
Description
Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
70000000
Description
Real estate services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
73000000
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
44000000
Description
Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
70000000
Description
Real estate services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
73000000
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
44000000
Description
Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
70000000
Description
Real estate services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
73000000
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
44000000
Description
Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
70000000
Description
Real estate services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
73000000
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
44000000
Description
Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
70000000
Description
Real estate services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
UWTSD2526.235 Document 2 - Tender Specification docx
Entry 2
Id
L-2
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Appendix_B_Pricing_Schedule
Entry 3
Id
L-3
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
UWTSD2526.235 - Appendix 1 - General Project Management and Estates Consultancy
Entry 4
Id
L-4
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
UWTSD2526.235 - Appendix 2 - Locations
Entry 5
Id
L-9
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Clarification Questions (up to 20/03/2026)
Entry 6
Id
L-10
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
V1. Framework Agreement
Entry 7
Id
L-11
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
V3. Document 1, Tender Info and Instructions
Entry 8
Id
L-12
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
UWTSD2526.235_Clarification Question Log_30March26
Entry 9
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 10
Id
030085-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 Apr 2026, 08:40
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Id
GB-PPON-PCRP-2139-LPXM

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PCRP-2139-LPXM

Address

Street Address
Carmarthen Campus
Locality
Carmarthen
Postal Code
SA31 3EP
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL14

Contact

Name
Heidi Davies
Telephone
01554 748092

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicUndertaking
Description
Public undertaking
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply
Organisation 2
Name
Coleg Sir Gar
Id
GB-PPON-PYJY-8483-QRLV

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PYJY-8483-QRLV

Address

Street Address
Graig Campus, Sandy Road
Locality
Llanelli
Postal Code
SA15 4DN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL14

Contact

Name
Heidi Davies
Telephone
01554748092

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicUndertaking
Description
Public undertaking
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply
Organisation 3
Name
Pembrokeshire College
Id
GB-PPON-PMHW-8826-JHQZ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PMHW-8826-JHQZ

Address

Street Address
Merlins Bridge
Locality
Haverfordwest
Postal Code
SA61 1SZ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL14

Contact

Name
Heidi Davies
Telephone
01554 748092

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicUndertaking
Description
Public undertaking
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Carmarthen · UKL14 · SA31 3EP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

4 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

4 VERSIONS
  1. 021605-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 022184-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 025660-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 030085-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·