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Construction Design Services Framework

Aberdeenshire Council

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06 Mar 2026 at 14:00

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13 Jun 2025 at 10:36

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12 May 2025 at 10:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for Aberdeenshire Council's Construction Design Services Framework was initiated with an open procedure and encompasses services within the construction consultancy industry category. This contract involves delivering various design services split into five distinct lots: architecture, landscape architecture, structural and civil engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, and quantity surveying and project management. Aberdeenshire Council, in collaboration with Aberdeen City Council and The Highland Council, seeks to address their construction needs in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The framework allows options for renewal, indicating its strategic importance for regional development. The framework has gone through stages including tender update and award, with contracts signed on 26 January 2026, following an extension of submission deadlines in June 2025 to allow comprehensive bidding.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction design services to expand their portfolio with a regional authority. The framework included community benefits like sustainability and fair work practices, highlighting the councils' commitment to ethical procurement. Suitable contenders for these lots are firms adept in delivering comprehensive consultancy services in architecture, engineering, landscape design, and project management. With the framework agreement ensuring a diverse participation, the inclusion of firms such as Anderson Bell Christie Limited, Aecom Ltd, and Fairhurst Group LLP demonstrates the competitive nature and robust demand for top-quality design services, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs and established firms alike to engage with significant public sector projects in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction Design Services Framework

Notice Description

The Contract is to provide Aberdeenshire Council with Construction Design Services split into 5 lots: Lot 1 - Architecture and Associated Services Lot 2 - Landscape Architecture and Associated Services Lot 3 - Structural and Civil Engineering and Associated Services Lot 4 - Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering and Associated Services Lot 5 - Quantity Surveying and Project Management Services and Associated Services Please note this framework's other key users will be Aberdeen City Council and The Highland Council.

Lot Information

Architecture and Associated Services

This Lot is for the provision of Architectural and associated services for the alteration and refurbishment of existing properties and the construction of new build properties within the Aberdeenshire property portfolio.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months at the end of the Framework

Landscape Architecture and Associated Services

This Lot is for the provision of Landscape Architecture and associated services for the alteration and refurbishment of existing properties and the construction of new build properties within the Aberdeenshire property portfolio.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months at the end of the Framework.

Structural and Civil Engineering and Associated Services

This Lot is for the provision of Civil and Structural Engineering and associated services for the alteration and refurbishment of existing properties and the construction of new build properties within the Aberdeenshire property portfolio.

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional 12 months at the end of the Framework

Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering and Associated Services

This Lot is for the provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering and associated services for the alteration and refurbishment of existing properties and the construction of new build properties within the Aberdeenshire property portfolio.

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional 12 month at the end of the Framework

Quantity Surveying and Project Management Services and Associated Services

This Lot is for the provision of Quantity Surveying and Project Management and associated services for the alteration and refurbishment of existing properties and the construction of new build properties within the Aberdeenshire property portfolio.

Renewal: Option to extend an additional 12 months at the end of the Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051086
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020432-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,020,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20267 months 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
Aberdeenshire Council
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

The Highland Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
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, TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

Aecom Ltd

Anderson Bell Christie Limited

AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

C C D P LLP

Collective Architecture

DWA Landscape Architects Ltd

Doig and Smith

Fairhurst Group LLP

Goodson Associates

Halliday Fraser Munro

Kiloh Associates

Luths Services Ltd

McCue & Porter LLP

McLeod + Aitken

Narro Associates Ltd

SLR Consulting Ltd.

WGM Consulting Engineers

jmarchitects

rankinfraser landscape architecture llp

Further Information

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