Construction Consultancy Services Framework 2026

The University of Manchester is providing advance notice of its intention to procure a Construction Consultancy Services Framework to support the delivery of its estates, infrastructure, and capital projects.

The Framework will be structured across multiple Lots, including: • Lot 5: Building Surveying Services / Building Surveying and Project Management Services • Lot 6: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services • Lot 7: Structural and Civil Engineering Services • Lot 8: Project Health and Safety / CDM Advisor Services The Framework is intended to provide access to appropriately qualified consultants across a range of disciplines, enabling the University to procure services for projects of varying scale, value, and complexity.

In addition to core services, the Framework will allow for the provision of supplementary and specialist services to support integrated delivery.

Information relating to: • the proposed Framework structure and scope • supplementary services • indicative procurement timetable • proposed Framework duration • estimated spend and anticipated project volumes by Lot • evaluation criteria for Framework submissions; is set out within the attached draft 'Instructions and Guidance' and 'Project Summary' documents.

Please note: • All dates are indicative, and the tender may be released earlier or later than currently anticipated. • All information is provided in draft form and remains subject to change.

Interested organisations should ensure they are registered on the University's In tend portal to access the tender documentation when it is published (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/Registration).

Any queries or expressions of interest at this stage may be directed to the named University contacts: David Sims - Framework Manager - david.sims@manchester.ac.uk Charlotte Hardman - Senior Category Manager - charlotte.hardman@manchester.ac.uk