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Estates Consultancy Professional Services

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 10:26

TenderUpdate

20 Dec 2022 at 10:00

Tender

29 Nov 2022 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Estates Consultancy Professional Services" was managed by Robert Gordon University, located in Aberdeen, UK, with a focus on building services consultancy within the services industry category. The procurement involved a restrictive procedure under the European legal framework (32014L0024), encompassing various consultancy services, such as architects, quantity surveyors, civil, and mechanical engineers. The procurement had multiple lots, with one of them titled "Architectural and CDM Coordinating Services 002/22/HG" now awarded to Mackie Ramsay Taylor Limited as of 10th February 2026. The project was located at the Robert Gordon University Campus - Garthdee, with the tender process reaching the award stage and having been initially announced for proposals in late 2022.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for firms specialising in architectural, mechanical, and civil engineering consultancy services, particularly those able to fulfil the university's diverse project needs. Businesses experienced in acting as lead consultants and coordinating design teams will find these services crucial. The total contract value highlights the sizeable financial engagement, thus inviting SMEs capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions. Participation in such tendering processes enables firms to secure long-term engagements, especially with the potential for contract renewals based on performance, thereby fostering sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Estates Consultancy Professional Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking proposals from various Estates Professional Services providers - Quantity Surveyors, Architects, Civil Engineers and Mechanical Engineers.

Lot Information

Architectural and CDM Coordinating Services 002/22/HG

The University wishes to appoint a firm to provide Architectural & CDM Co-ordinator services on a number of projects varying in size and complexity. The Architect would be expected to act as lead consultant and co-ordinate the remainder of the design team.

Renewal: Expectation of two additional 12-month extensions, dependant on requirement and performance.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Consultant Services 003/22/HG

The University wishes to appoint a Mechanical & Electrical Consultant to provide services on a number of projects varying in size and complexity. Mechanical & Electrical Consultant would be expected to act as part of the design team headed by an Architect and occasionally as lead consultant and co-ordinate the remainder of the design team.

Renewal: Expectation of two additional 12-month extensions depending on requirements and performance

Structural and Civil Engineering Consultant Services 004/22/HG

The University wishes to appoint a Structural and Civil Engineering Consultant to provide services on a number of projects varying in size and complexity. The Structural and Civil Engineering Consultant would be expected to act as part of the design team headed by an Architect and occasionally as lead consultant and co-ordinate the remainder of the design team.

Renewal: expectation of two additional 12-month extensions dependant on requirements and performance

Quantity Surveyor Consultancy Services 001/22/HG

The University wishes to appoint a Quantity Surveyor Consultant to provide services on a number of projects varying in size and complexity. The Quantity Surveyor Consultant would be expected to act as part of the design team headed by an Architect and occasionally as lead consultant and co-ordinate the remainder of the design team.

Renewal: Expecting two extensions of 12 months to be added at end of contract, depending on requirement and contractor performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03890e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011680-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas

71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71300000 - Engineering services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
At the end of the current contract, so maximum of five years from point of award.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rgu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224262000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACKIE RAMSAY TAYLOR

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