Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Description

As a result of this tender, the Authority is seeking to create:

A framework incorporating 12 lots

Lot 1 - Architects

Lot 2 - Cost Consultants

Lot 3 - M&E Engineering

Lot 4 - Building Surveyors

Lot 5 - Structural Engineering

Lot 6 - Principal Designer

Lot 7 - Property Consulting Advice

Lot 8 - Strategic Estates Advice

Lot 9 - Fire Safety, AE Fire Services and Training

Lot 10 - Project Management

Lot 11 - Clerk of Works

Lot 12 - Strategic Estates & FM Deliver Partnerships

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• £150,000,000 excluding VAT
• £180,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 15 April 2027 to 14 April 2031
• 4 years

Main procurement category

Services

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.

Lot 1. Architectural Services

Description

This Lot provides architectural design, technical consultancy, and engineering for construction projects across all RIBA work plan stages. Users may appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary project team via this Lot.

Appointed suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification.

Lot value (estimated)

• £12,500,000 excluding VAT
• £15,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71220000 - Architectural design services
• 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Same for all lots

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

Lot 2. Cost Accountants

Description

This Lot provides cost accountant services including the preparation, review and analysis of project budgets and cost plans, cost estimating and forecasting, cash flow management, cost control and monitoring, financial reporting, value engineering and benchmarking, assessment of variations and change control, preparation and review of tender and contract cost documentation, evaluation of contractor and supplier costs, and advice on whole life costs and achieving value for money throughout the project lifecycle.

Appointed suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification.

Lot value (estimated)

• £12,500,000 excluding VAT
• £15,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
• 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

Same for all lots

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

Lot 3. M&E Engineering

Description

This Lot provides detailed design schematic drawings, specification and detailing of mechanical, electrical and public health services including thermal and/or performance modelling (for example CFD modelling or energy usage simulations) of the proposed works. MEP technical advisory services for energy supply (electricity, gas, renewables), heating, ventilation, water, drainage and plumbing, daylighting, artificial lighting, refrigeration, lifts, communications, networking and security and alarm systems also fall within scope of this Lot.

Appointed suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification

Lot value (estimated)

• £12,500,000 excluding VAT
• £15,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
• 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Same for all lots

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

Lot 4. Building Surveyors

Description

This Lot provides building surveyor services in accordance with RICS professional standards and competencies including undertaking general building condition surveys and preparing reports, undertaking structural surveys and preparing specifications, providing whole life cost considerations, advice on the conservation of historic buildings, assistance with planning applications and advising on property legislation and building regulations and assistance with design and regulations on access to the needs of people with disabilities.

Appointed suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification

Lot value (estimated)

• £12,500,000 excluding VAT
• £15,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
• 71315300 - Building surveying services

Same for all lots

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

Lot 5. Structural Engineering

Description

This Lot provides detailed design, specification, technical consultancy, and engineering regarding structural options based upon initial brief, including outline design schematics, staging and programme advice, buildability, and maintenance issues. There is also provision for site investigation, topographical surveys, testing and input into value engineering studies, optioneering studies and/or life cycle cost studies. Appointed suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification.

Lot value (estimated)

• £12,500,000 excluding VAT
• £15,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
• 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Same for all lots

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

Lot 6. Principal Designer

Description

This Lot provides advice and support in respect of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). This includes planning, managing, monitoring, and coordinating health and safety in the pre-construction phase, preparation of a pre-construction information pack, working with designers on the project to eliminate or mitigate foreseeable health and safety risks and ensuring that everyone involved in the pre-construction phase communicates and cooperates, coordinating their work.

Appointed suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification.

Lot value (estimated)

• £12,500,000 excluding VAT
• £15,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Same for all lots

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

Lot 7. Property Consulting Advice

Description

This Lot provides property consultancy and advisory services including strategic property and estate advice, property and portfolio reviews, options appraisals, acquisition and disposal advice, lease and tenancy advice, property investment and development advice, asset management, property performance analysis, market assessments, feasibility studies, and advice on achieving value for money and optimising the performance of property assets throughout the property lifecycle.

Appointed suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification.

Lot value (estimated)

• £12,500,000 excluding VAT
• £15,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 70332200 - Commercial property management services
• 71315200 - Building consultancy services

Same for all lots

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

Lot 8. Strategic Estates Advice

Description

This Lot provides strategic estates consultancy and advisory services including the development and review of estates strategies, estate optimisation and transformation, portfolio planning and rationalisation, options appraisals, business case development, accommodation and space planning, demand and capacity analysis, asset performance reviews, investment and development planning, sustainability and decarbonisation advice, and strategic advice to support the effective, efficient and value for money management and development of the estate.

Appointed suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification.

Lot value (estimated)

• £12,500,000 excluding VAT
• £15,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Same for all lots

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

Lot 9. Fire Safety, AE Fire Services and Training

Description

This Lot provides Fire Safety, Authorising Engineer (Fire) [AE(F)] Services and Training, including fire safety consultancy, compliance audits, governance and assurance support, fire risk management, technical reviews, competency assessments and specialist advice in accordance with relevant legislation, NHS Firecode and industry standards.

The Lot also includes fire safety training services, ranging from statutory and mandatory training to specialist programmes for Responsible Persons, Authorised Persons and estates teams. Services may support operational estates, refurbishment and capital projects, helping Contracting Authorities maintain safe, compliant and resilient environments. Suppliers appointed to this Lot may be appointed to deliver individual or integrated fire safety, AE(F) and training services through direct award or further competition in accordance with the Framework Agreement.

Lot value (estimated)

• £12,500,000 excluding VAT
• £15,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
• 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
• 80550000 - Safety training services

Same for all lots

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

Lot 10. Project Management Consultancy Services

Description

This Lot provides project and programme manager expertise including review of capital plan, creation of project brief and project management plan. Services include the managing the delivery of contracts for works, services and goods in conjunction with the agreed project management plan and/or programme management plan.

Appointed suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification.

Lot value (estimated)

• £12,500,000 excluding VAT
• £15,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71541000 - Construction project management services
• 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Same for all lots

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

Lot 11. Clerk of Works

Description

This Lot provides Clerk of Works services including independent inspection, monitoring and quality assurance of construction, refurbishment and maintenance works, monitoring the quality of workmanship and materials, compliance with drawings, specifications, statutory requirements and relevant standards, identification and reporting of defects and non-compliances, monitoring progress and maintaining site inspection records, witnessing testing and commissioning where required, supporting snagging and handover activities, and providing regular reports to the Client and project team throughout the construction and defects rectification stages.

Appointed suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification.

Lot value (estimated)

• £12,500,000 excluding VAT
• £15,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71247000 - Supervision of building work
• 71520000 - Construction supervision services

Same for all lots

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

Lot 12. Strategic Estates & FM Delivery Partnerships

Description

This Lot provides strategic estates and facilities management delivery partnership services including the development and implementation of estates and FM strategies, estate transformation and optimisation programmes, asset and facilities management planning, service mobilisation and transformation, development and delivery of capital and lifecycle programmes, property and asset performance improvement, FM operating model reviews, supply chain and service integration, performance management, sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives, programme and project delivery, and the provision of strategic delivery support to improve the efficiency, resilience, compliance and value for money of estates and facilities management services.

Appointed suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification

Lot value (estimated)

• £12,500,000 excluding VAT
• £15,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 70000000 - Real estate services
• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
• 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
• 79993100 - Facilities management services
• 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Same for all lots

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

2%

Framework operation description

The Framework will provide QTS and other eligible Contracting Authorities with access to a range of suitably qualified and experienced consultants across 12 Lots.

Call-off contracts may be awarded following a Direct Award or Further Competition, in accordance with the procedures and award mechanisms set out in the Framework Agreement.

For a Direct Award, the Contracting Authority will select a Framework Supplier in accordance with the objective selection methodology and conditions specified within the Framework Agreement, taking into account the scope of the requirement, supplier capability, capacity, availability and value for money.

Where a Further Competition is undertaken, all Framework Suppliers appointed to the relevant Lot who are capable of delivering the requirement will be invited to submit a proposal. The Contracting Authority may refine the Framework award criteria and weightings, where permitted, to reflect the specific requirements of the call-off contract.

Call-off contracts may vary in value, scope and duration according to the requirements of the Contracting Authority. Appointment to the Framework does not guarantee any minimum level or volume of work.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

• NHS Trusts

• NHS Foundation Trusts

• Integrated Care Boards

• Local Authorities

• Central Government Departments

• Arm's Length Bodies

• Other public sector organisations

Contracting authority location restrictions

• UK - United Kingdom

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Architectural Services

Lot 2. Cost Accountants

Lot 3. M&E Engineering

Lot 4. Building Surveyors

Lot 5. Structural Engineering

Lot 6. Principal Designer

Lot 7. Property Consulting Advice

Lot 8. Strategic Estates Advice

Lot 9. Fire Safety, AE Fire Services and Training

Lot 10. Project Management Consultancy Services

Lot 11. Clerk of Works

Lot 12. Strategic Estates & FM Delivery Partnerships

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

12 November 2026, 5:00pm

Tender submission deadline

18 December 2026, 2:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=QTS

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

5 February 2027

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

QUALITY TRUSTED SOLUTIONS LLP

• Companies House: OC419167
• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZZN-4991-LMGW

350 Euston Road

London

NW1 3AX

United Kingdom

Email: nana.sarfo-tawiah [at] nhs.net

Website: http://qts-llp.co.uk/

Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

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