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Scope

Reference

TC264

Description

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.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• £3,000,000 excluding VAT
• £3,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2030
• 4 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

• 71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Contract locations

• UKD - North West (England)

Lot 1. 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

Lot value (estimated)

• £3,000,000 excluding VAT
• £3,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2a. 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

Lot value (estimated)

• £3,000,000 excluding VAT
• £3,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2b. 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

Lot value (estimated)

• £3,000,000 excluding VAT
• £3,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3. 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)

Lot value (estimated)

• £3,000,000 excluding VAT
• £3,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 4. 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

Lot value (estimated)

• £3,000,000 excluding VAT
• £3,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 5. CDM and Principal Designer Services

Description

This Lot provides support in accordance with the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ (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

Lot value (estimated)

• £3,000,000 excluding VAT
• £3,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 6. 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

Lot value (estimated)

• £3,000,000 excluding VAT
• £3,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 7. 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

Lot value (estimated)

• £3,000,000 excluding VAT
• £3,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation 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.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Building Condition Surveys (Building Surveyors)

Lot 2a. Architects

Lot 2b. Heritage Architects

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

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

17 July 2026, 4:00pm

Tender submission deadline

24 July 2026, 4:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

8 October 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Documents

Associated tender documents

Link to The Chest

Technical specifications to be met

Contracting authority

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBJZ-9785-JTLD

Town Hall, Victoria Square

Bolton

BL1 1RU

United Kingdom

Email: corporate.procurement [at] bolton.gov.uk

Website:

Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government