Scope
Description
The Crown Estate is conducting a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Supplier Day to inform the development of a Consultancy Capital Projects Framework.
The engagement aims to:
• Communicate the framework objectives, scope, and strategic priorities
• Understand market capability, capacity and innovate delivery approaches
• Identify risks, commercial considerations and practical delivery challenges
• Gather views on social value, sustainability and inclusive supply chain participation
The proposed framework will provide consultancy services to support capital projects including (but not limited to):
• Project Managers, Commercial & Residential Portfolios
• Architecture, Commercial & Residential Portfolios
• Design and Engineering; Civil / Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering, Fire Engineering, Sustainability, Acoustics and Lighting
• Other Consultants; Cost Consultant, Building Control and Specialist Surveys.
This framework will operate across multiple organisational units, sectors and geographical locations.
The information contained in this Notice is provided for early market engagement only and does not constitute a commitment by the Contracting Authority to undertake a procurement or to proceed as described. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to revise its proposed approach, including (but not limited to) the scope, structure and lotting strategy, as well as any indicative dates referenced in this Notice. All aspects of any future procurement may be subject to change following market feedback and further internal considerations. Participation in any engagement activity shall not confer any advantage or create any expectation of involvement in any subsequent competition.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £57,900,000 excluding VAT
- £69,480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 September 2026 to 25 September 2029
- Possible extension to 24 September 2030
- 3 years, 11 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
24 April 2026
Engagement process description
The Crown Estate is conducting a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Supplier Day to inform the development of a Consultancy Capital Projects Framework, the aim is to have this around 23rd March, however, the date is to be confirmed and may change.
The engagement aims to:
• Communicate the framework objectives, scope, and strategic priorities
• Understand market capability, capacity and innovate delivery approaches
• Identify risks, commercial considerations and practical delivery challenges
• Gather views on social value, sustainability and inclusive supply chain participation
The proposed framework will provide consultancy services to support capital projects including (but not limited to):
• Project Managers, Commercial & Residential Portfolios
• Architecture, Commercial & Residential Portfolios
• Design and Engineering; Civil / Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering, Fire Engineering, Sustainability, Acoustics and Lighting
• Other Consultants; Cost Consultant, Building Control and Specialist Surveys.
Should you want to be included in the Pre-Market Engagement, then please confirm your 'Expression of Interest (EOI)' via email by Wednesday 18th March 2026: tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
The Crown Estate
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYN-4743-GYVQ
1 St James Market
London
SW1Y 4AH
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government