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SPS-02002 Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Quantity Surveying and Project Management Service

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2025 at 16:49

Tender

04 Apr 2023 at 11:12

Planning

28 Feb 2023 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has awarded a framework agreement for the provision of quantity surveying and project management services, under the project code SPS-02002. The framework aims to support a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and refurbishment projects across Scotland, totaling between £11 million and £38 million annually. This includes an annual maintenance replacement programme valued at approximately £3-£5 million and capital expenditure programme works of £8 million, with potential large-scale new builds reaching up to £30 million yearly. The procurement method utilised was a restricted procedure, and the framework agreement includes an option for a 12-month extension. Contracts were awarded on 16th December 2024 to Atkins Realis, Currie & Brown UK Limited, and Thomson Gray, each valued at £3 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in quantity surveying services and project management, particularly those with experience in handling a wide array of construction-related projects. Given the comprehensive scope and substantial annual expenditure, firms adept in delivering high-quality services across varied project scales will find this framework agreement conducive for business growth. Large enterprises, as evidenced by the selection of Atkins Realis, Currie & Brown UK Limited, and Thomson Gray, are well-suited to compete, given the financial prerequisites and extensive project requirements. The use of the Public Contract Scotland-Tender system ensures an electronic, streamlined process that encourages efficient participation. Firms aiming to leverage this opportunity should demonstrate strong technical and professional capabilities in line with SPS’s standards.

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Notice Title

SPS-02002 Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Quantity Surveying and Project Management Service

Notice Description

The scope of the Framework Agreement shall be to provide quantity surveying and project management services to support the delivery of a wide range, type and complexity of construction, maintenance and refurbishment projects. The projects will likely require the service of a Quantity Surveyor or Project Manager and will range from a value of approximately GBP20k to in excess of GBP100m. During the period of the intended framework agreement there is an annual expenditure programme of maintenance replacement works circa GBP3m to GBP5m and capital expenditure programme works of circa GBP8m plus the potential for large scale new build up to circa GBP30m annual expenditure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following publication of the Contract Notice, a Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders, along with SPS' supporting guidance document. Following the evaluation of the SPD, shortlisted bidders will be provided with an Invitation to Tender (ITT). Tender responses will then be evaluated by SPS. SPS is using an e-Tendering System for this procurement exercise. The system is called Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) and can be accessed via the Procurement Contracts Scotland (PCS) website. All documentation, including the SPD (Scotland), is only available in electronic form and can be accessed via your web browser. Bidders are required to complete the Online Qualification and Technical SPD (Scotland) Questionnaire on PCS-T.

Renewal: There will be an optional 12 month estension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ad07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008109-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Chris Johnston
Contact Email
chris.johnston@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303779

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ATKINS REALIS

CURRIE & BROWN

THOMSON GRAY

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