Published date: 21 November 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 15 December 2025, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Architectural and related services - 71200000

Location of contract

M3 1SX

Value of contract

£200,000

Procurement reference

MC PQQ 001

Published date

21 November 2025

Closing date

15 December 2025

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

11 February 2026

Contract end date

11 August 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Manchester Cathedral is seeking to appoint a Lead Architect for the development and delivery (subject to approvals) of capital works associated with the Cathedral's current building programme. The appointed practice will lead the design, coordination and statutory approvals required for the project, working closely with the Cathedral, the appointed consultants, and relevant stakeholders.

This notice represents the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) stage of a two-stage restricted procurement process. Interested architectural practices are invited to submit the required information via the PQQ to demonstrate their experience, capability and capacity to undertake the role. Following evaluation of PQQ submissions, a shortlist of applicants will be selected and invited to participate in the full tender (ITT) stage, where detailed proposals and fee submissions will be sought.

The Cathedral intends to appoint a Lead Architect with expertise in heritage buildings, conservation-led design, and the management of complex working sites within active places of worship. Further information, including the PQQ document and submission instructions, can be accessed as part of this notice.

More information

Attachments

  • Manchester Cathedral PQQ - Architect.pdf
  • Evaluation criteria
  • Pre-Qualification Questionnaire outlining the selection criteria, submission requirements and evaluation methodology for the Lead Architect appointment.

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Andre-Paul Tsobgny

Address

4TH FLOOR PARK GATE
BRIGHTON
BN16AF
England

Email

atsobgny@craggmanagement.com