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National Common Data Environment

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Oct 2025 at 10:03

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26 Apr 2023 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the National Common Data Environment was conducted by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement, initiated under the tender ID NP600225, involves IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, which are categorised under the industry classification 72000000. The process, completed as of 8th October 2025, awarded a contract valued at £480,000 to Dalux Limited. The award process utilised a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, ensuring compliance with the relevant EU legal framework CELEX 32014L0024. The initiative sought a national solution for a Common Data Environment (CDE) to support Building Information Modelling (BIM), which was awarded on 22nd September 2025. The CDE is a pivotal element in enhancing collaborative work environments and data management practices across the region.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, especially those specialising in comprehensive data environments and collaborative platforms. Companies like Dalux Limited, which are adept in software development and IT consultancy, stand to benefit from participating in such tenders. The procurement stage offers competitive avenues primarily for large-scale IT firms with capabilities in providing robust digital environments for asset information management. This project not only highlights the importance of technological solutions in public sector operations but also opens the door for businesses to engage with government entities in improving digital infrastructure on a national scale. Adaptations of similar digital solutions can help integrate business operations with public projects, fostering growth and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Common Data Environment

Notice Description

A CDE is a technology solution and process that enables a collaborative way of working to support Building Information Modelling (BIM). It ensures that data can be communicated, reused and shared efficiently, without loss, change or interpretation. Essentially a CDE is simply a digital place in which information comes together and promotes a collaborative working culture. Utilising the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller (SVAR) framework (SP-21-034), the Digital Estate & Asset Management (DEAM) team carried out a soft market mini competition for the provision of a national solution for a Common Data Environment (CDE) for Project Information Model (PIM) and Asset Information Model (AIM). The previous CDE contract ended on 31/03/2025. This contract was in place for 4 years (24 months + 12 months + 12 months) and was procured via the G-Cloud 12 Framework. There were no additional options to extend this contract therefore a new procurement activity was undertaken. There is a cost avoidance by undertaking this procurement nationally, compared to if this system was procured on a Board by Board basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A CDE is a technology solution and process that enables a collaborative way of working to support Building Information Modelling (BIM). It ensures that data can be communicated, reused and shared efficiently, without loss, change or interpretation. Essentially a CDE is simply a digital place in which information comes together and promotes a collaborative working culture. Utilising the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller (SVAR) framework (SP-21-034), the Digital Estate & Asset Management (DEAM) team carried out a soft market mini competition for the provision of a national solution for a Common Data Environment (CDE) for Project Information Model (PIM) and Asset Information Model (AIM). The previous CDE contract ended on 31/03/2025. This contract was in place for 4 years (24 months + 12 months + 12 months) and was procured via the G-Cloud 12 Framework. There were no additional options to extend this contract therefore a new procurement activity was undertaken. There is a cost avoidance by undertaking this procurement nationally, compared to if this system was procured on a Board by Board basis.

Procurement Information

Modification - Contractual provision (regulation 72(1)(a) as there is no similar national system available for NHS Scotland Boards, and individual Boards do not have their own systems in place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c461
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063131-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£710,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Additional Buyers

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Bentley Systems UK Ltd.

Dalux Limited

Further Information

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