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Professional Consultancy Services Framework

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 17:37.

Opportunity overview

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is seeking tenders to establish a comprehensive Professional Services Framework to support both current and future requirements across Capital Projects and Operational Estates. The Framework is intended to provide access to a broad range of technical disciplines required to deliver planned and prioritised works, lifecycle investment planning, statutory compliance, due diligence, feasibility studies, and comprehensive Condition and Asset Surveys across the Council's property portfolio. The Framework will ensure that the Council can draw upon suitably qualified and experienced professional consultants across the built environment to support strategic asset planning, project development, statutory compliance, capital programme formation, and evidence based decision making. The Framework is broken down into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Building Fabric and Ground Condition Surveys Lot 2a - Architect Services Lot 2b - Heritage Architects Services Lot 3 - Mechanical, Electrical and Building Services Asset Surveys Lot 4 - Quantity Surveying, Cost Planning, and Commercial Support Lot 5 - CDM and Principal Designer Services Lot 6 - Structural and Fire Engineering (as required) Lot 7 - Multidisciplinary Consultancy This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Closed Framework Procedure. It is intended for the Framework to commence 2 November 2026 for a period of 4 years, subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed.

Classification

  • CPV71315210 — Building services consultancy services

Lots

  • Building Condition Surveys (Building Surveyors)£3m
  • Architects£3m
  • Heritage Architects£3m
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Building Services Asset Surveys£3m
  • Quantity Surveying, Cost Planning and Commercial Support£3m
  • CDM and Principal Designer Services£3m
  • Structural and Fire Engineering (as required)£3m
  • Multidisciplinary Consultancy£3m

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
TC264
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
www.the-chest.org.uk

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Each lot requires a complete pricing document to be submitted. There are max 5 providers per Lot. The selection process is fully detailed in the Invitation to Tender.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
24 Jul 2026, 16:00

Enquiry period

Ends
17 Jul 2026, 16:00

Expected award period

Ends
8 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Building Condition Surveys (Building Surveyors)
Description
This Lot covers internal and external building fabric condition surveys undertaken by Chartered Building Surveyors and supported, where necessary, by architectural input. Services include: • Full building fabric condition surveys across all asset types • Condition grading and elemental assessment • Identification of defects, risks, and statutory compliance issues • Lifecycle forecasting of building fabric components • Assessment of roofs, façades, windows, internal fabric, and structural envelope • Space functionality, design compliance and general suitability assessments • Digital capture of condition data, photographic evidence and defect mapping • Contribution to the Council's prioritised planned works programmes
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
3,000,000
Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2030, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2a
Title
Architects
Description
This Lot provides architectural consultancy to support capital schemes, feasibility work, design development, and technical advice arising from survey findings. Services include: • Architectural feasibility studies • Options appraisals, concept layouts and planning considerations • Technical design support linked to identified condition issues • Building Regulations compliance advice • Design solutions for refurbishment, remodelling or replacement works • Input into multidisciplinary project design teams • Support in resolving historical design deficiencies or operational layout issues
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
3,000,000
Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2030, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
2b
Title
Heritage Architects
Description
This Lot covers projects and properties of historical, listed or conservation significance. Services include: • Conservation led building surveys and feasibility studies • Heritage impact assessments • Listed building consent support • Specialist advice on preservation, conservation and restoration techniques • Collaboration with planning, conservation officers and statutory bodies
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
3,000,000
Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2030, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
3
Title
Mechanical, Electrical and Building Services Asset Surveys
Description
This Lot provides technical assessment, verification, and lifecycle analysis of all building services systems by qualified MEP engineers. Services include: • Identification, tagging and verification of all MEP assets • Mechanical, electrical and public health condition surveys • Compliance assessment (including BS 7671, Gas Safety, F Gas, ventilation and life safety systems) • Performance assessments and end of life analysis • Lifecycle replacement forecasting and prioritised recommendations • Asset labelling, mapping and structured data capture • Compatibility of datasets with the Council's systems (e.g. MRI Evolution)
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
3,000,000
Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2030, 23:59
Entry 5
Id
4
Title
Quantity Surveying, Cost Planning and Commercial Support
Description
This Lot provides commercial and financial expertise to ensure robust investment planning and accurate cost modelling. Services include: • Cost estimates for remedial works and capital schemes • Lifecycle and whole life cost modelling • Multi year investment planning aligned to asset condition data • Validation of contractor pricing and scope proposals • Support to capital programme development and prioritisation processes
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
3,000,000
Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2030, 23:59
Entry 6
Id
5
Title
CDM and Principal Designer Services
Description
This Lot provides support in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Services include: • Identification of foreseeable health and safety hazards • Principal Designer duties relating to future capital works • Design risk management and CDM compliance advice • Specialist input regarding safe access, plant rooms, roof areas, confined spaces and high risk assets • Development of design risk registers to inform capital and planned works
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
3,000,000
Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2030, 23:59
Entry 7
Id
6
Title
Structural and Fire Engineering (as required)
Description
This optional Lot is available where structural or fire safety matters are identified through surveys or feasibility work. Services include: • Structural investigations and integrity assessments • Evaluation of structural deterioration and load bearing capacity • Fire engineering advice related to compartmentation, alarms, AOV, evacuation routes and life safety systems • Integration of structural and fire engineering findings into architectural and MEP recommendations • Party wall and structural compliance services where required
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
3,000,000
Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2030, 23:59
Entry 8
Id
7
Title
Multidisciplinary Consultancy
Description
This Lot enables the appointment of suppliers capable of delivering integrated multidisciplinary services covering any combination of Lots 1-6. Services include: • Full or partial multidisciplinary bundles • Unified reporting and consolidated outputs • Single team coordination across fabric, MEP, cost, structural and safety disciplines • End to end support for capital project development and estate wide survey programmes
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
3,000,000
Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315210
Description
Building services consultancy services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315210
Description
Building services consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
2b
Related Lot
2b

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315210
Description
Building services consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315210
Description
Building services consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315210
Description
Building services consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 6
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315210
Description
Building services consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 7
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315210
Description
Building services consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 8
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315210
Description
Building services consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
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
Link to The Chest
Entry 3
Id
L-2
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Url
www.the-chest.org.uk
Entry 4
Id
059458-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
24 Jun 2026, 14:14
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Id
GB-PPON-PBJZ-9785-JTLD

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBJZ-9785-JTLD

Address

Street Address
Town Hall, Victoria Square
Locality
Bolton
Postal Code
BL1 1RU
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD36

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bolton · UKD36 · BL1 1RU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 059458-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·