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Transportation & Public Realm Consultancy Services Framework

Warrington Borough Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 24 Sept 2026, 13:07.

Opportunity overview

Warrington Borough Council is seeking to establish a Transportation and Public Realm Consultancy Services Framework for use by Warrington Borough Council and other participating local authorities across Cheshire and the surrounding area. The Framework will provide access to consultancy services supporting transport, highways, active travel, public realm and infrastructure projects. Services are expected to include areas such as transport planning, highway design, transport modelling, public realm improvements, project management and related technical advisory support.

Classification

  • CPV71311000 — Civil engineering consultancy services
  • CPV71322500 — Engineering-design services for traffic installations
  • CPV90712100 — Urban environmental development planning

Lots

  • Lot 1£20m

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
DN827659
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Expression Of Interest Deadline
14 Oct 2026, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
This procurement is being conducted using the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement will comprise two stages: Stage 1 Tenderers will submit written quality responses, pricing information and the required selection information. The Authority will evaluate submissions against the published award criteria and conditions of participation. Following evaluation and moderation, Tenderers will be ranked according to their combined quality and price scores. The Authority intends to shortlist the highest scoring Tenderers to progress to Stage 2. The Authority reserves the right to invite up to seven Tenderers to Stage 2, although fewer may be invited where appropriate. Stage 2 Shortlisted Tenderers will participate in a tender clarification session and a presentation and interview assessment. The clarification session will be used solely to clarify submitted tenders and will not permit material changes to proposals, pricing or tender submissions. The presentation and interview stage will assess the Tenderer's capability, proposed approach, framework management arrangements, resource planning, customer focus and ability to deliver the Framework requirements. Following completion of Stage 2, the Authority will undertake a final evaluation and determine the Most Advantageous Tender(s) based on the published award criteria. The Authority intends to award places on the Framework to the four highest ranked Tenderers. The Authority reserves the right to appoint a fifth Tenderer where the conditions set out in the procurement documents are satisfied. The Authority reserves the right to seek clarification of tenders at any stage, amend the timetable, or discontinue the procurement in accordance with the procurement documents.

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
The Framework will be established with up to five Framework Providers. The Authority intends to appoint four Framework Providers but reserves the right to appoint a fifth Framework Provider in accordance with the procurement documents. Call-Off Contracts may be awarded by: Direct Award where the requirement can be met by a Framework Provider based on the terms, rates and methodology established within the Framework Agreement. Direct Awards will be made using objective criteria set out within the Framework Agreement. Mini-Competition where the Contracting Authority considers further competition appropriate. Mini-Competitions may assess quality, price, social value, programme, resource proposals, methodology and other commission-specific criteria relevant to the requirement. Evaluation criteria and weightings will be specified in the Mini-Competition documentation. The rates submitted for admission to the Framework shall constitute maximum Framework rates. Framework Providers may offer reduced rates, enhanced service proposals and additional value when participating in Mini-Competitions but shall not exceed the rates established within the Framework Agreement except where expressly permitted under the Framework Agreement. The Framework does not guarantee any minimum volume or value of work. Call-Off Contracts will be awarded throughout the Framework term in accordance with the procedures set out in the Framework Agreement
Open Framework Scheme End Date
13 Apr 2031, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Expected award period

Ends
31 Mar 2027, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
24,000,000
Amount
20,000,000
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
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
12 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
13 Apr 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
13 Apr 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 possible extensions of 12 months.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71322500
Description
Engineering-design services for traffic installations
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
90712100
Description
Urban environmental development planning

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD6
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
083186-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
2 Sept 2026, 16:14
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Warrington Borough Council
Id
GB-PPON-PBVX-8195-NXYW

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBVX-8195-NXYW

Address

Street Address
Warrington Borough Council
Locality
Warrington
Postal Code
WA1 1UH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD61

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
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

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 3
Name
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Id
GB-PPON-PCJB-2814-BHZP

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PCJB-2814-BHZP

Address

Street Address
The Portal, Wellington Road
Locality
Ellesmere Port
Postal Code
CH65 0BA
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD63

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 4
Name
Halton Borough Council
Id
GB-PPON-PLTJ-1788-CBLR

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLTJ-1788-CBLR

Address

Street Address
Municipal Building
Locality
Widnes
Postal Code
WA8 7QF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD71

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 5
Name
St Helens Council
Id
GB-PPON-PPYM-6238-VHLR

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PPYM-6238-VHLR

Address

Street Address
Town Hall
Locality
St Helens
Postal Code
WA10 1HP
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD71

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Warrington · UKD61 · WA1 1UH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD6 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD7 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 046651-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 083186-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·