Tenders/GBC/WBC Clerk of Works

GBC/WBC Clerk of Works

Guildford Borough Council

Published: Jul 15, 2026

Updated: Jul 15, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works, architecture and engineering and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Rehabilitation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the construction and civil works sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Clerk of Works Consultant to provide independent quality assurance, site inspection and construction monitoring services across a diverse portfolio of housing, regeneration and capital projects. The procurement is being undertaken using a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, comprising a scored Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for shortlisted suppliers. The successful Consultant will be appointed to a single-supplier call-off contract for an initial period of four years. Individual commissions will be instructed on a project-by-project basis, with the scope, duration and level of service tailored to the specific requirements of each call-off. Services will include independent inspections of construction works, monitoring workmanship and compliance with contract requirements, identifying defects and quality risks, reporting findings to the Councils, and supporting the successful delivery of projects through proactive quality assurance and collaborative working with project teams. Projects are expected to include new build housing, affordable housing, estate regeneration, refurbishment and planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation programmes, building safety works and other capital improvement projects across Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils. The estimated maximum contract value is £450,000 (excluding VAT); however, no guarantee is given regarding the volume or value of work commissioned under the contract.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 066723-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Guildford Borough Council

Guildford Borough Council has issued 22 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 066723-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Guildford Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.