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Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement

University of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Jun 2025 at 08:52

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10 Feb 2023 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is overseeing a public procurement process for establishing a Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement. This agreement will last for four years, potentially extendable by two additional years. It is designed to facilitate the provision of quantity surveying services for the University and its subsidiary companies. The contracting process follows a selective procurement method, specifically the restricted procedure, with the key procurement stages culminating in an award process. The framework agreement is divided into three lots, each catering to different project scales, from maintenance and small works up to new build or refurbishment undertakings valued at over GBP 10 million. The central procurement category is services under the CPV code 71324000, focusing on quantity surveying services. The main locations are in and around Edinburgh, with key dates previously including a tender invitation deadline on 16th March 2023 and a contract signing on 20th May 2025. The process aims to involve a number of service providers to ensure a comprehensive service range.

This framework agreement provides substantial opportunities for growth to businesses within the quantity surveying field, particularly those with significant experience and solid financial foundations. Businesses that can offer quality service provision and navigate various procurement arrangements, including collaborative and framework approaches, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on quality in the selection criteria (90% quality and 10% price) favours firms that can demonstrate strong technical capabilities and past project successes. Legal requirements include adherence to standards like RICS accreditation and to the University of Edinburgh's sustainable procurement ethos. The participating businesses will benefit from a stable pipeline of projects, fostering long-term relationships with one of the United Kingdom's prominent educational institutions, potentially enhancing their reputation and market position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. The framework agreement was tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. All of the University of Edinburgh's Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise the framework agreement at any time during the life of the framework period.

Lot Information

Maintenance/Small Works Projects up to a contract value of GBP 2.5M

The University of Edinburgh is establishing a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. Projects types and services will include a mixture (but not limited to) of: - Project types: Alterations and refurbishment associated with new occupation, changes of and upgrade of facilities; Adaptations and extensions of existing buildings; Maintenance works and New build works (including demolition of existing buildings). - Services: Contract administration and employer's representative services; Peer reviews and due diligence services; Facilitation of value engineering and risk workshops and supporting in the preparation of funding bids and supplying information for rating assessors and the like. This includes the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as a standalone infrastructure project. The QS services shall include the preparation of a Bill of Quantities or a Contract Sum Analysis, Employer's Requirements or a Schedule of Works, as appropriate dependent on procurement approach and University's instruction/preference. The appointed QS consultant needs to have a thorough working knowledge of works contracts, for example but not limited to NEC, JCT and ICE and support the University in the use of a variety of procurement arrangements including collaborative working and framework arrangements, for example mini competitions using SCAPE and CCS framework agreements. The University may utilise Design Team and Contractor Framework Agreements and the service provider will need to familiarise themselves with the ethos and operational details of these Framework Agreements. In addition, the appointed QS should allow for regular and frequent project team meetings throughout the project, necessary for full co-ordination of the project. University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply. Agreement start date 1st May 2025 for 4 years (2 years plus 1+1 extension options) Additional information: University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.

Renewal: 2 years with the option to extend a further 2 years

New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 2.5M and up to GBP 10M

The University of Edinburgh is establishing a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. Projects types and services will include a mixture (but not limited to) of: - Project types: Alterations and refurbishment associated with new occupation, changes of and upgrade of facilities; Adaptations and extensions of existing buildings; Maintenance works and New build works (including demolition of existing buildings). - Services: Contract administration and employer's representative services; Peer reviews and due diligence services; Facilitation of value engineering and risk workshops and supporting in the preparation of funding bids and supplying information for rating assessors and the like. This includes the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as a standalone infrastructure project. The QS services shall include the preparation of a Bill of Quantities or a Contract Sum Analysis, Employer's Requirements or a Schedule of Works, as appropriate dependent on procurement approach and University's instruction/preference. The appointed QS consultant needs to have a thorough working knowledge of works contracts, for example but not limited to NEC, JCT and ICE and support the University in the use of a variety of procurement arrangements including collaborative working and framework arrangements, for example mini competitions using SCAPE and CCS framework agreements. The University may utilise Design Team and Contractor Framework Agreements and the service provider will need to familiarise themselves with the ethos and operational details of these Framework Agreements. In addition, the appointed QS should allow for regular and frequent project team meetings throughout the project, necessary for full co-ordination of the project. University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply. Agreement start date 1st May 2025 for 4 years (2 years plus 1+1 extension options) Additional information: University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.

Renewal: 2 years with an option to extend a further 2 years

New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 10M

The University of Edinburgh is establishing a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. Projects types and services will include a mixture (but not limited to) of: - Project types: Alterations and refurbishment associated with new occupation, changes of and upgrade of facilities; Adaptations and extensions of existing buildings; Maintenance works and New build works (including demolition of existing buildings). - Services: Contract administration and employer's representative services; Peer reviews and due diligence services; Facilitation of value engineering and risk workshops and supporting in the preparation of funding bids and supplying information for rating assessors and the like. This includes the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as a standalone infrastructure project. The QS services shall include the preparation of a Bill of Quantities or a Contract Sum Analysis, Employer's Requirements or a Schedule of Works, as appropriate dependent on procurement approach and University's instruction/preference. The appointed QS consultant needs to have a thorough working knowledge of works contracts, for example but not limited to NEC, JCT and ICE and support the University in the use of a variety of procurement arrangements including collaborative working and framework arrangements, for example mini competitions using SCAPE and CCS framework agreements. The University may utilise Design Team and Contractor Framework Agreements and the service provider will need to familiarise themselves with the ethos and operational details of these Framework Agreements. In addition, the appointed QS should allow for regular and frequent project team meetings throughout the project, necessary for full co-ordination of the project. University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply. Agreement start date 1st May 2025 for 4 years (2 years plus 1+1 extension options) Additional information: University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.

Renewal: 2 yeas with the option to extend for a further 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a4c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032788-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,690,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This requirement may be tendered again once the framework expires in approximately four years on from contract award.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Brownriggs

Currie & Brown UK Limited

Doig and Smith

Gardiner & Theobald LLP

Summers-Inman

Thomson Bethune

Thomson Bethune Ltd

Thomson Gray

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