Notice Information
Notice Title
Managing Agents Services 2026: Commercial, Rural & Forestry
Notice Description
Crown Estate Scotland is seeking to appoint Managing Agents to manage its Rural and Commercial property portfolio in Scotland. The Crown Estate Scotland portfolio has been sub-divided into 6 (six) Lots for the purposes of this tender exercise as follows: Lot 1 - Commercial Property, Lot 2 - Rural North, Lot 3 - Rural South, Lot 4 - Rural North and Rural South Lot 5 - Forestry North Lot 6 - Forestry South.
Lot Information
Forestry - South
The management of in-hand commercial forestry across the estates is undertaken directly by the Purchaser's staff. Additional call-off support for these activities is required through this Lot. It is not a full Management requirement. Across all estates, there is a requirement for regular liaison with tenants, community and other stakeholders, maintaining and raising the profile of The Purchaser, managing good relations with tenants and other stakeholders and contributing positively to the overall management of the Estate. The role of Service Provider will also involve regular liaison with the Purchaser's staff and any other Rural Service Providers. Please see ITT for full details. Additional information: Please see ITT document and Services Contract for further details
Renewal: 2 x 24 months extension options
Commercial PropertyThis lot comprises the following commercial properties: 39-41 George Street, Edinburgh - the asset comprises a ground and basement retail unit and four floors of office suites within a B-listed building, including basement car parking and cycle storage, lifts and on-street entrance lobby with concierge facility. Property management of one retail lease, plus 5 office suites leases (1 vacant), one sub-station lease. Facilities management and management of service charges. 2 Cartsburn Street, Greenock - a new build development (2024) consisting of a Food & Beverage Drive Thru, 7 twin EV charging stations and small sub-station. Property management of three tenants and three FRI leases and associated grounds maintenance and any service charges. 23-27 Dunedin Street, Edinburgh - three industrial units used as an indoor climbing wall and gym/fitness facilities. Property management of two tenants and three FRI leases and any service charges. Stoneyetts Drive, Woodilee, Lenzie - a new purpose-built nursery opened in 2025. Property management of one FRI lease. This portfolio will encompass any additional acquisitions made during the contract period and may be adjusted to reflect any asset disposals. The service to be provided includes the full suite asset management of a diverse commercial property portfolio to maximise returns whilst minimising risk and liability. This would involve but not limited to letting advisory, oversight of buildings, communications with tenants and other stakeholders, day-to-day management of the FM providers, and appointing contractors for maintenance to ensure compliance with health & safety laws. Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Services Contract for further information Additional information: Please see ITT document and Services Contract for further details
Renewal: 2 x 24 months extension options
Rural North and Rural South ( including Montrose)The Purchaser is seeking to appoint Service Providers to manage its Rural property portfolio in Scotland which has a property asset value of c. 100m GBP with an approximate rent roll of c.2.7m GBP(March 2024). The current Scottish Rural portfolio extends to approximately 35,324 ha (87,287 acres) and consists of c. 642 agreements across four estates, Fochabers and Glenlivet in Moray, Whitehill in Midlothian and Applegirth in Dumfries and Galloway. Lot 2 and therefore 4 includes an area of more recently acquired development land at Montrose (50 ha,123 acres). Lot 4 will be awarded instead of Lots 2 and 3 should it offer the Best Value solution. Additional information: Please see ITT document and Services Contract for further details
Renewal: 2 x 24 months extension options
Rural North including MontrsoeThe Purchaser is seeking to appoint Service Providers to manage its Rural property portfolio in Scotland. The current Scottish Rural portfolio consists of four estates, Fochabers and Glenlivet in Moray, Whitehill in Midlothian and Applegirth in Dumfries and Galloway. Lots 2 comprises of Fochabers and Glenlivet Estates, and may also include an area of more recently acquired development land at Montrose (50 ha,123 acres). Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Services Contract for further information. Additional information: Please see ITT document and Services Contract for further details
Renewal: 2 x 24 months extension options
Rural SouthThe Purchaser is seeking to appoint Service Providers to manage its Rural property portfolio in Scotland. The current Scottish Rural portfolio extends to four estates, Fochabers and Glenlivet in Moray, Whitehill in Midlothian and Applegirth in Dumfries and Galloway. Lot 3 consists of Whitehill and Applegirth Estates. Additional information: Please see ITT document and Services Contract for further details
Renewal: 2 x 24 months extension options
Forestry - NorthThe management of in-hand commercial forestry across the estates is undertaken directly by the Purchaser's staff. Additional call-off support for these activities is required through this Lot. It is not a full Management requirement. Across all estates, there is a requirement for regular liaison with tenants, community and other stakeholders, maintaining and raising the profile of The Purchaser, managing good relations with tenants and other stakeholders and contributing positively to the overall management of the Estate. The role of Service Provider will also involve regular liaison with the Purchaser's staff and any other Rural Service Providers. Please see ITT for full details. Additional information: Please see ITT document and Services Contract for further details
Renewal: 2 x 24 months extension options
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0582cd
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086796-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
-
- CPV Codes
70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
70331000 - Residential property services
70332000 - Non-residential property services
70332200 - Commercial property management services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £15,173,412 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £29,352,824 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £11,421,900 £10M-£100M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 14 Sep 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 12 Sep 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Minimum of 5 years, to a maximum of 9 years
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Active, Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- Crown Estate Scotland
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- EDINBURGH
- Postcode
- EH3 9GL
- Postcode Area
- Edinburgh
- Country
- Scotland
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- 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
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- Local Authority
- City of Edinburgh
- Electoral Ward
- City Centre
- Westminster Constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Further Information
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