Framework
Further information about fees
Instructions for Completing the Pricing Schedule
Sections
The Pricing Schedule consists of two main sections:
1. Rates
2. Lead Consultant Uplift
General Guidance
1. All rates must be submitted in pounds sterling and exclude VAT.
2. A working day is considered 8 hours.
3. Rates should remain firm for the first 12 months of the Framework. After 12 months, rates may be adjusted annually in line with CPI.
4. The Financial Evaluation sheet will be used for the commercial assessment of your submission.
Rates Section
- Enter your standard rates for all applicable roles.
- Rates should apply to all call-offs unless otherwise agreed. The Contractor may offer reduced rates at call-off stage.
- Additional job titles within the Lot may be included for information purposes only.
- Where specialist roles are required, agree the applicable role banding and rates at call-off. Rates must reflect the scope, nature, and risk of the service delivered.
Lead Consultant Uplift Section
- State the percentage uplift if instructed to undertake the role of Lead Consultant at call-off.
- The uplift must reflect additional responsibilities for coordination, management, and oversight of the consultancy team.
- Apply this uplift only where the Lead Consultant role is expressly required.
Percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
30 April 2034, 23:59PM
Maximum number of suppliers
42
Award method when using the framework
With and without reopening competition
Framework operation description
The proposed Framework Agreement is intended to run for an initial period of four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further four (4) years, giving a maximum duration of eight (8) years. In line with the principles of openness and competition, there is also a provision to allow new suppliers to join the framework during year three (3) and again in year six (6).
Call-offs under the Framework Agreement shall be conducted through one of the following methods:
● Mini-Competition,
● Direct Award (by rotation), or
● Desktop Exercise
All awards under the Framework shall be made in accordance with the one of three of the established call-off procedures.
For the avoidance of doubt,
● Direct Award will be used routinely for straightforward or low-risk commissions
● Mini-competitions are reserved for complex or higher-value work
● Desktop exercises are used to respond to urgent or time critical needs. They do not remove the need for proper checks, records, or governance.
Lots
Divided into 7 lots
Project and programme management (inc. Lead Consultant role)
Lot number: 1
Description
● Lead or support the end-to-end delivery of capital projects.
● Develop project execution plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, and governance models.
● Monitor performance against time, cost, quality, and risk parameters.
● Ensure compliance with internal approval gateways and funding conditions.
*Please note: UWTSD reserves the right to appoint a Lead Consultant, on a project-by-project basis, to coordinate multi-disciplinary services where appropriate. The Lead Consultant may be selected from any relevant sub-lot. Tenderers are required to declare their proposed coordination uplift percentage in the Pricing Schedule (Appendix B), which shall apply only where the role is instructed.
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 70000000 - Real estate services
Lot value (estimated)
2142858.00 GBP Excluding VAT
2571429.60 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
29 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2034, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Tenderers may submit responses for one or multiple Lots, provided they have the capacity and capability to meet the requirements of each Lot. Tenderers must clearly indicate which Lot(s) they are bidding for.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy
Lot number: 2
Description
● Provide feasibility-level cost estimates.
● Monitor budgets, tender returns, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
● Undertake value engineering where appropriate.
● Report on financial status to project boards and funders.
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 70000000 - Real estate services
Lot value (estimated)
2142857.00 GBP Excluding VAT
2571428.40 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
29 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2034, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Tenderers may submit responses for one or multiple Lots, provided they have the capacity and capability to meet the requirements of each Lot. Tenderers must clearly indicate which Lot(s) they are bidding for.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Building Surveying (Condition & Lifecycle)
Lot number: 3
Description
● Inspect and report on the condition, compliance, and lifecycle of buildings and fabric.
● Prepare specifications and schedules of work for repairs, refurbishments, and alterations.
● Administer construction and maintenance contracts, including valuations and certification.
● Advise on statutory compliance, building regulations, and health and safety.
● Support feasibility studies, option appraisals, and asset management planning.
● Contribute to CDM compliance and act as Principal Designer where required.
● Provide post-completion inspections and advise on defect resolution.
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 70000000 - Real estate services
Lot value (estimated)
2142857.00 GBP Excluding VAT
2571428.40 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
29 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2034, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Tenderers may submit responses for one or multiple Lots, provided they have the capacity and capability to meet the requirements of each Lot. Tenderers must clearly indicate which Lot(s) they are bidding for.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Architecture and Design
Lot number: 4
Description
● Prepare architectural concept designs, planning drawings, and technical working drawings.
● Ensure that designs meet institutional briefs, comply with planning and regulatory requirements, and reflect sustainability, accessibility, and operational considerations.
● Liaise with statutory consultees (e.g. planning, fire, access).
● Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate architectural proposals with M&E and structural inputs.
● Provide input to design risk assessments and CDM documentation.
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 70000000 - Real estate services
Lot value (estimated)
2142857.00 GBP Excluding VAT
2571428.40 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
29 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2034, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Tenderers may submit responses for one or multiple Lots, provided they have the capacity and capability to meet the requirements of each Lot. Tenderers must clearly indicate which Lot(s) they are bidding for.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
M&E / Building Services Consultancy
Lot number: 5
Description
● Develop designs for mechanical, electrical, and public health services, including heating, ventilation, lighting, power, and building management systems.
● Prepare and carry out performance specifications, load assessments, and system integration plans.
● Ensure design aligns with energy efficiency and decarbonisation goals, including net zero strategies.
● Coordinate with architectural and structural designers and contribute to clash detection processes using BIM where applicable.
● Support commissioning, snagging, and handover stages as needed.
● Advise on energy efficiency, decarbonisation strategies, and operational optimisation.
● Provide ongoing technical guidance, feasibility studies, and specialist consultancy throughout the project lifecycle.
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 70000000 - Real estate services
Lot value (estimated)
2142857.00 GBP Excluding VAT
2571428.40 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
29 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2034, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Tenderers may submit responses for one or multiple Lots, provided they have the capacity and capability to meet the requirements of each Lot. Tenderers must clearly indicate which Lot(s) they are bidding for.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Principal Designer / H&S Consultancy
Lot number: 6
Description
● Deliver the Principal Designer role under the CDM Regulations 2015.
● Coordinate and manage pre-construction information, design risk registers, and CDM documentation.
● Ensure ongoing health and safety oversight throughout project stages.
● Conduct audits, advise on risk assessments, and ensure contractor compliance.
● Support training and incident reporting as required.
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 70000000 - Real estate services
Lot value (estimated)
2142857.00 GBP Excluding VAT
2571428.40 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
29 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2034, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Tenderers may submit responses for one or multiple Lots, provided they have the capacity and capability to meet the requirements of each Lot. Tenderers must clearly indicate which Lot(s) they are bidding for.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Structural Engineer
Lot number: 7
Description
● Provide structural design and analysis services for new build, refurbishment, and alteration projects.
● Undertake structural condition and stress assessments, including evaluation of load capacity, structural integrity, and signs of distress, fatigue, or failure.
● Undertake structural inspections, surveys, and condition assessments of existing structures, including appraisal of structural slabs, frames, and load-bearing elements, and RAAC/RACS investigations where applicable.
● Develop structural solutions that are safe, compliant, buildable, and aligned with project constraints.
● Prepare structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports suitable for planning, tender, and construction stages.
● Advise on structural risks, constraints, temporary works, and buildability considerations.
● Liaise and coordinate with architectural, M&E, and other consultancy disciplines.
● Provide input into feasibility studies, option appraisals, and technical due diligence.
● Support statutory approvals and compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
● Attend site visits, design team meetings, and provide construction-stage technical support where required.
● Contribute to CDM compliance, including design risk assessments and residual risk information.
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 70000000 - Real estate services
Lot value (estimated)
2142857.00 GBP Excluding VAT
2571428.40 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
29 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2034, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Tenderers may submit responses for one or multiple Lots, provided they have the capacity and capability to meet the requirements of each Lot. Tenderers must clearly indicate which Lot(s) they are bidding for.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact