- Lot 1. General Infrastructure & Built Environment
- Lot 2. Architectural Services
- Lot 3. Project Management
- Lot 4. Commercial Management
- Lot 5. Defence
- Lot 6. Defence Enhanced
- Lot 7. International
- Lot 8. Nuclear
- Lot 9a. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Technical Services
- Lot 9b. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Environmental Services
- Lot 9c. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Commercial and Programme Management Services
Scope
Reference
RM6356
Description
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Construction Professional Services.
To be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including but not limited to, Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education, Housing, Charities, Not for Profit, Nuclear and Devolved Administrations and International.
This agreement will provide access to technical advisory services for the full lifecycle of construction projects across 11 dedicated lots:
Lot 1 - General Infrastructure & Built Environment
Lot 2 - Architectural Services
Lot 3 - Project Management
Lot 4 - Commercial Management
Lot 5 - Defence
Lot 6 - Defence Enhanced
Lot 7 - International
Lot 8 - Nuclear
Lot 9a - Flood Risk and Asset Management - Technical Services
Lot 9b - Flood Risk and Asset Management - Environmental Services
Lot 9c - Flood Risk and Asset Management - Commercial and Programme Management
Services will include, but are not limited to:
project management
cost management
engineering, for example civil, structural, electrical
architectural and design services (design of buildings, spaces and infrastructure)
environmental and sustainability services
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £3,500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 February 2026 to 25 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71247000 - Supervision of building work
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction
- 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
- 71313420 - Environmental standards for construction
- 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
- 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71315000 - Building services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services
- 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71326000 - Ancillary building services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351810 - Topographical services
- 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351914 - Archaeological services
- 71352100 - Seismic services
- 71352110 - Seismographic surveying services
- 71353000 - Surface surveying services
- 71353200 - Dimensional surveying services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 72322000 - Data management services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. General Infrastructure & Built Environment
Description
This lot shall provide access to a range of specialist professional services relating to a range of industry expert construction professional services at discrete delivery stages, to support a variety of projects and requirements throughout the UK.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
- AI - Anguilla
- BM - Bermuda
- FK - Falkland Islands
- GS - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
- IO - British Indian Ocean Territory
- KY - Cayman Islands
- MS - Montserrat
- PN - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- SH - Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- TC - Turks and Caicos Islands
- VG - British Virgin Islands
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Architectural Services
Description
This lot shall provide access to a range of professional architectural services to support the design and delivery of public sector construction projects. Suppliers are expected to provide qualified architects with the capability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations and sustainability standards across the public sector.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
- AI - Anguilla
- BM - Bermuda
- FK - Falkland Islands
- GS - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
- IO - British Indian Ocean Territory
- KY - Cayman Islands
- MS - Montserrat
- PN - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- SH - Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- TC - Turks and Caicos Islands
- VG - British Virgin Islands
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Project Management
Description
This lot shall provide access to a range of Project Management services to support the delivery of public sector construction projects. Under this lot, it is expected that the supplier alliance member will provide suitably experienced project managers capable of coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and programmes, overseeing risk and ensuring compliance with relevant public sector standards.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
- AI - Anguilla
- BM - Bermuda
- FK - Falkland Islands
- GS - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
- IO - British Indian Ocean Territory
- KY - Cayman Islands
- MS - Montserrat
- PN - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- SH - Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- TC - Turks and Caicos Islands
- VG - British Virgin Islands
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Commercial Management
Description
This lot shall provide access to a range of professional commercial management services to support the effective procurement, cost management and contract administration of public sector construction projects. Supplier alliance members are expected to offer suitably qualified commercial professionals with expertise in public sector procurement regulations and standard contract forms.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
- AI - Anguilla
- BM - Bermuda
- FK - Falkland Islands
- GS - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
- IO - British Indian Ocean Territory
- KY - Cayman Islands
- MS - Montserrat
- PN - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- SH - Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- TC - Turks and Caicos Islands
- VG - British Virgin Islands
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Defence
Description
This lot shall provide access to a range of industry experts construction professional services at discrete delivery stages to support a variety of projects and requirements for those of a sensitive nature, at locations throughout the UK. Under this lot, it is expected that works will be carried out at establishments that have stringent security regulations in place regarding site access, data and materials. Under this lot, the Supplier Alliance Member shall provide suitably security-cleared staff and have policies, protocols and procedures in place to satisfy security requirements.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
- AI - Anguilla
- BM - Bermuda
- FK - Falkland Islands
- GS - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
- IO - British Indian Ocean Territory
- KY - Cayman Islands
- MS - Montserrat
- PN - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- SH - Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- TC - Turks and Caicos Islands
- VG - British Virgin Islands
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Defence Enhanced
Description
This lot shall provide access to a range of industry experts construction professional services at discrete delivery stages to support a variety of projects and requirements for those of a sensitive nature, at locations throughout the UK. Under this Lot, it is expected that services will be carried out at establishments that have stringent security regulations in place regarding site access, data and materials. Under this lot, the Supplier Alliance Member shall provide suitably security-cleared staff and have policies, protocols and procedures in place to satisfy security sensitive requirements.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
- AI - Anguilla
- BM - Bermuda
- FK - Falkland Islands
- GS - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
- IO - British Indian Ocean Territory
- KY - Cayman Islands
- MS - Montserrat
- PN - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- SH - Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- TC - Turks and Caicos Islands
- VG - British Virgin Islands
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. International
Description
This lot shall provide access to a range of industry expert Construction Professional Services at discrete delivery stages, from inception to completion, to support a variety of Projects and commissions in locations world-wide for Clients including, but not limited to, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
- AI - Anguilla
- BM - Bermuda
- FK - Falkland Islands
- GS - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
- IO - British Indian Ocean Territory
- KY - Cayman Islands
- MS - Montserrat
- PN - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- SH - Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- TC - Turks and Caicos Islands
- VG - British Virgin Islands
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Nuclear
Description
This lot shall provide access to a range of industry experts construction professional services at discrete delivery stages to support a variety of projects and requirements within the nuclear environment or a similar highly regulated environment.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
- AI - Anguilla
- FK - Falkland Islands
- GS - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
- IO - British Indian Ocean Territory
- KY - Cayman Islands
- MS - Montserrat
- PN - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- SH - Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- TC - Turks and Caicos Islands
- VG - British Virgin Islands
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9a. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Technical Services
Description
This lot shall provide access to a range of industry expert Flood Risk and Asset Management Technical services at discrete delivery stages, from inception to completion, to support a variety of projects and requirements throughout the UK. The Supplier Alliance Member will be expected to provide evidence of delivering these services in a Flood Risk and Asset Management Environment. The Delivery Partner shall provide the below Services and Roles as either Client Support Services or Professional Services.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
- AI - Anguilla
- BM - Bermuda
- FK - Falkland Islands
- GS - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
- IO - British Indian Ocean Territory
- KY - Cayman Islands
- MS - Montserrat
- PN - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- SH - Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- TC - Turks and Caicos Islands
- VG - British Virgin Islands
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9b. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Environmental Services
Description
This lot shall provide access to a range of industry expert Flood Risk and Asset Management Environmental services at discrete delivery stages, from inception to completion, to support a variety of projects and requirements throughout the UK. The Supplier Alliance Member will be expected to provide evidence of delivering these services in a Flood Risk and Asset Management Environment. The Delivery Partner shall provide the below Services and Roles as either Client Support Services or Professional Services.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
- AI - Anguilla
- BM - Bermuda
- FK - Falkland Islands
- GS - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
- IO - British Indian Ocean Territory
- KY - Cayman Islands
- MS - Montserrat
- PN - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- SH - Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- TC - Turks and Caicos Islands
- VG - British Virgin Islands
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9c. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Commercial and Programme Management Services
Description
This lot shall provide access to a range of industry expert Flood Risk and Asset Management Commercial and Programme Management services at discrete delivery stages, from inception to completion, to support a variety of projects and requirements throughout the UK. The Supplier Alliance Member will be expected to provide evidence of delivering these services in a Flood Risk and Asset Management Environment. The Delivery Partner shall provide the below Services and Roles as either Client Support Services or Professional Services.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
- AI - Anguilla
- BM - Bermuda
- FK - Falkland Islands
- GS - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
- IO - British Indian Ocean Territory
- KY - Cayman Islands
- MS - Montserrat
- PN - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- SH - Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- TC - Turks and Caicos Islands
- VG - British Virgin Islands
Same for all lots
CPV classifications 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
1%
Further information about fees
The Supplier will pay, excluding VAT, 1% of all the Charges for the Deliverables invoiced to the Buyer under all Call-Off Contracts.
Framework operation description
Refer to Schedule 4 - Award Without Competition Procedure and Competitive Selection Process for details of the competitive selection processes for the award of contracts under this framework.
In the event that there is a challenge to the Competition and such a challenge is confined to any one particular Lot, the Authority reserves the right to the extent that it is lawful to do so, to conclude a Framework Contract with the successful Suppliers in respect of the Lot(s) that has (have) not been so challenged. The Authority also reserves the right to extend Lots by varying durations.
Please see the number of places to be awarded per lot below;
Lot 1- 15
Lot 2 - 15
Lot 3 - 15
Lot 4 - 15
Lot 5 - 10
Lot 6 - 5
Lot 7 - 7
Lot 8 - 7
Lot 9a - 8
Lot 9b - 8
Lot 9c - 8
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Refer to RM6356 Construction Professional Services 2 - Customer List for details of contracting authorities that may use the framework.
Please note that lots 9a to 9c are for the exclusive use of the Environment Agency.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. General Infrastructure & Built Environment
Lot 2. Architectural Services
Lot 3. Project Management
Lot 4. Commercial Management
Lot 5. Defence
Lot 6. Defence Enhanced
Lot 7. International
Lot 8. Nuclear
Lot 9a. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Technical Services
Lot 9b. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Environmental Services
Lot 9c. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Commercial and Programme Management Services
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire and Attachment 2 How to tender.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. General Infrastructure & Built Environment
Lot 2. Architectural Services
Lot 3. Project Management
Lot 4. Commercial Management
Lot 5. Defence
Lot 6. Defence Enhanced
Lot 7. International
Lot 8. Nuclear
Lot 9a. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Technical Services
Lot 9b. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Environmental Services
Lot 9c. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Commercial and Programme Management Services
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire and Attachment 2 How to tender
Particular suitability
Lot 1. General Infrastructure & Built Environment
Lot 2. Architectural Services
Lot 3. Project Management
Lot 4. Commercial Management
Lot 5. Defence
Lot 6. Defence Enhanced
Lot 7. International
Lot 8. Nuclear
Lot 9a. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Technical Services
Lot 9b. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Environmental Services
Lot 9c. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Commercial and Programme Management Services
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 October 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 October 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 February 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. General Infrastructure & Built Environment
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Effectively deliver projects with the right level of resources | Quality | 20% |
| Effectively use tools, technology and continuous improvement | Quality | 20% |
| Delivery of integrated services to the Additional Client | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 2. Architectural Services
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Effectively deliver projects with the right level of resources | Quality | 20% |
| Effectively use tools, technology and continuous improvement | Quality | 20% |
| Lead the design process | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 3. Project Management
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Effectively deliver projects with the right level of resources | Quality | 20% |
| Effectively use tools, technology and continuous improvement | Quality | 20% |
| Project manage complex construction projects and programmes | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 4. Commercial Management
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Effectively deliver projects with the right level of resources | Quality | 20% |
| Effectively use tools, technology and continuous improvement | Quality | 20% |
| Commercially manage complex construction projects and programmes | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 5. Defence
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Approach to Delivery | Quality | 18% |
| Approach to capacity and resources | Quality | 12% |
| Health Safety and Security | Quality | 12% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Approach to provision of expertise including Subject Matter Experts | Quality | 10% |
| Approach to collaborative behaviours and stakeholder management | Quality | 8% |
Lot 6. Defence Enhanced
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Organisation and Resources | Quality | 18% |
| Information Handling | Quality | 18% |
| Demonstrating Security Culture | Quality | 12% |
| Understanding and applying security | Quality | 12% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 7. International
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Approach to Delivery of Overseas Projects | Quality | 15% |
| Approach to Capacity and Resource Management | Quality | 15% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Approach to Health & Safety (H&S) and Security | Quality | 10% |
| Strategic Partnering and Supply Chain Management | Quality | 10% |
| Approach to Workforce, People and Development | Quality | 10% |
Lot 8. Nuclear
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Expertise, systems and processes to effectively deliver projects | Quality | 24% |
| Capacity | Quality | 18% |
| Health, Safety & Quality | Quality | 12% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Technology, Systems & Process | Quality | 6% |
Lot 9a. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Technical Services
Lot 9b. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Environmental Services
Lot 9c. Flood Risk and Asset Management - Commercial and Programme Management Services
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Delivery | Quality | 17.5% |
| Capacity | Quality | 15% |
| Sustainability | Quality | 15% |
| Strategic partnering & relationship management | Quality | 12.5% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Crown Commercial Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBZB-4962-TVLR
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - central government