This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Apr 2022 at 12:15

Planning

30 Apr 2021 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel is procuring a Framework Contract for Building Construction Consultancy services to support various public authorities across Scotland including local councils and health services. This procurement is currently active and is divided into 14 lots covering areas such as architecture, civil and structural engineering, quantity surveying, and more. The total contract value is estimated at £100 million. The tender process is conducted via the open procedure with a submission deadline set for 3rd June 2022. Participants can offer their services for multiple lots, with detailed instructions provided in the tender documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services, including architecture, project management, and civil engineering. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those capable of fulfilling community benefit requirements, will find suitable chances for growth by bidding on this framework. The involvement of various local authorities and the size of the framework open doors for both established firms and new entrants aiming to enhance their market presence in Scotland's public sector construction projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Building Construction Consultancy

Notice Description

This Framework Contract is for the provision of a range of construction related consultancy services to buildings and their surrounding grounds which Councils, Scotland Excel associate members and other bodies participating in this procurement as detailed in this notice may require. The framework is divided into 14 lots as follows: -Lot 1 - Architecture -Lot 2 - Civil and Structural Engineering -Lot 3 - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering -Lot 4 - Quantity Surveying -Lot 5 - In House Multi Disciplinary -Lot 6 - Architect Led Multi Disciplinary -Lot 7 - Conservation Architecture -Lot 8 - Clerk of Works -Lot 9 - Project Management -Lot 10 - Landscape Architecture -Lot 11 - CDM Advice -Lot 12 - Master planning -Lot 13 - Environmental Engineering -Lot 14 - Building Surveying For more information about the requirements for each lot please see summary information, below, and the tender documentation which is available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise.

Lot Information

Architecture

A range of architectural services on buildings and their adjacent grounds excluding conservational architectural services, which is included in Lot 7. The services may include, but are not limited to: -design, -analysis, -inspection and assessment, -interpretation and reporting, -preparation of tender and contract documentation, -works supervision, -certification, -post contract, -general advice, -supplement council resources, -Building Information Modelling (BIM), -BIM management, -Principal Designer and -assistance at public local inquiry. Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: The Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Civil and Structural Engineering

A range of civil and structural engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: -design, -analysis, -inspection and assessment, -surveys and investigations, -testing, -interpretation and reporting, -preparation of tender and contract documentation, -works supervision, -contract administration, -post contract, -general advice, -supplement council resources, -Building Information Modelling (BIM), -BIM management, -Principal Designer and -assistance at public local inquiry. Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: The Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering

A range of mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include but are not limited to: -design, -analysis, -inspection and assessment, -surveys and investigations, -testing, -interpretation and reporting, -preparation of tender and contract documentation, -works supervision, -contract administration, -post contract, -assistance at public local inquiry, -general advice, -supplement council resources, -Building Information Modelling (BIM), -BIM management and -Principal designer Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: The Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Quantity Surveying

A range of quantity surveying services, which may include but are not limited to: -cost consultancy, -feasibility, -billing, -valuations, -measurement and remeasurement, -benchmarking, -preparation of contract documents, -supplement council resources and -assistance at public local inquiry. Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: The Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

In House Multi Disciplinary

The combination of architectural; civil and structural engineering; and mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services delivered through a Supplier's in house resource. These consultancy services may also be delivered with services from one, some or all of the following disciplines/discipline groups, and other building construction consultancy related services: -Quantity Surveying, -Project Management, -Planning -Archaeology, -Environmental Engineering, -Clerk of Works, -CDM Advice, -any other consultancy services that may improve the quality, cost or efficiency to a design, construction activity, building or adjacent ground. The services may include (without limitation): -design, -analysis, -inspection and assessment, -surveys and investigations, -interpretation and reporting, -preparation of tender and contract documentation, -works supervision, -contract administration, -post contract, -assistance at public local inquiry, -general advice, -Building Information Modelling (BIM), -BIM management and, Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: The Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Architect Led Multi Disciplinary

The combination of architectural; civil and structural engineering; and mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services. This being delivered through Supplier's in house architectural resource as the Design Lead in combination with services from the following disciplines/discipline groups, which may be delivered by either in house or sub-contracting arrangements: - Civil and Structural Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering and may also include services from one, some or all of the following discipline groups including (without limitation): -Quantity Surveying, -Project Management, -Planning -Archaeology, -Environmental Engineering, -Clerk of Works, -CDM Advice and -any other consultancy services that may improve the quality, cost or efficiency to a design, construction activity, building or adjacent ground. Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: The Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Conservation Architecture

A range of conservation related Architectural services for prolonging or enhancing buildings of historical or cultural importance, which may include, but is not limited to: -design, -analysis, -inspection and assessment, -interpretation and reporting, -preparation of tender and contract documentation, -works supervision, -certification, -post contract, -assistance at public local inquiry, -general advice, -supplement council resources, -Building Information Modelling (BIM), -BIM management and, -Principal Designer Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: The Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Project Management

A range of project and commercial management services to buildings related construction projects and adjacent grounds, which may include but are not limited to: -leading and managing project teams; -cost, programme, critical path, risk, quality and change management; -project outcomes, support, management and documentation; -integration and flow of design information; -planning, development and scheduling; -resource advice, administration and management; -scope and specification development; -stakeholder management; -BIM Management; -undertaking the role of Employers' Agent; -public Contract Tendering; -communication, information and management protocols; -quality management; -audits, including quality audits; -cost consulting, measuring and project budget; -value engineering; -value surveying; -value management; -general project advice and support; -appraisals; -surveys, studies and strategies; -feasibility; -business case development; -preparation of tender contract documentation for specialist activity; -contract and tender preparation and administration; -policy advice; -general advice; -reporting; -market profiling; -contract and regulatory management; -contract administration; -site and works supervision; -undertaking the role of NEC 4 Service Manager; -assistance at public local inquiry and -supplement council resource. Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: The Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Landscape Architecture

A range of Landscape Architectural Services including, but not limited to: -design, -analysis, -inspection and assessment, -surveys and investigations, -testing, -interpretation and reporting, -preparation of tender and contract documentation, -works supervision, -post contract, -supplement council resources, -Principal Designer, -general advice, -policy advice of walkways, gardens, parks, recreational spaces and/or landscape features. Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: The Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

CDM Advice

A range of CDM advice and consultancy in support of the construction of buildings and adjacent grounds such as, but not limited to: -designer and Principal Designer audits, -Client brief on CDM Obligations, -health and safety document management, -preparing and submitting notifications of construction projects to HSE, -site safety inspections and audits, -CDM briefings to contractors, -producing or reviewing construction plans, -assisting method statement and risk assessment productions, -assisting risk assessments and method statements reviews and -reviewing contractor operations and maintenance manuals. Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are able to select which regions they are able to service. Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: The Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Clerk of Works

A range of Clerk of Works services, which may include: -inspection, -quality checks, -material passport management, -assessments, -monitoring and reporting, -recording, -record keeping, -contract administration, -supplement council resources, -assistance at public local inquiry and -advice. Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: The Framework Contract will be for a period of up to four years from its commencement date. The initial period of the Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Master Planning

A range of master planning of building estates and adjacent areas, which may include, but not are limited to: -neighbourhood character and heritage, -housing and commercial areas, -recreational facilities, -educational facilities and -health facilities The services may include: -preparation work, -planning advice, -feasibility study -development work, -options appraisals, -project audit, -project evaluation, -impact assessments, -business case development and evaluation, -principal development of planning documents, -Assistance at public local inquiry, -concept design and principles and -local community engagement Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: The Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Environmental Engineering

The services may encompass a range of environmental services in support of buildings related construction, which may include, but are not limited to the following specialisms: -vibration; -light; -acoustic; -water quality; -air quality; -habitat; -vegetation, rot and damp; -contamination; -embodied carbon; -Passivhaus support; -building adaptability and repurposing and -energy efficiency. The service may include: -design, -methodology, -appraisals, -surveys, -studies, -feasibility, -assessments, -consultation, -monitoring, -interpretation and reporting, -inspection, investigation and testing, -preparation of contracts for supporting investigative studies or works Tender contract documentation preparation and administration (if acting as the lead consultant), -policy and legislation advice, -consents, -reports, -cost estimates, -post contract consultancy, -assistance at public local inquiry, -general advice and -supplement council resources. Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: The Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Building Surveying

Building surveying services which may include, but are not limited to: - -surveys, -feasibility, -inspection, -planning, -recommendations, -cost analysis, -reports, -process management, -budget and scheduling advice, -construction and maintenance advice, -contractor supervision, -energy efficiency advice, -supporting planning applications, -supporting demolition license applications, -assistance at public local inquiry and -supplement council resources.6. Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: The Framework Contract will run for two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ac1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010813-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71321300 - Plumbing consultancy services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71410000 - Urban planning services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71541000 - Construction project management services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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