Building Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 15:36

Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is currently in the tender stage for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focusing on Building Consultancy Services, with the procurement process being administered through a restricted procedure. The procurement process covers a range of service categories, including Architectural Design Services, Civil Engineering, and Building Consultancy Services, among others. The geographic focus is on Argyll and Bute, and the council allows electronic submissions via their dedicated portal with key deadlines culminating on 2036-05-20. This initiative aims to replace existing lower value procurement methods, making it easier for new bidders to join throughout the DPS's existence.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those in engineering, architecture, environmental consulting, and related fields. With a contract value of £2,255,835 and potential contract extension options up to 5 years, the DPS is ideal for firms looking to establish or expand their presence in the public domain, especially those with a professional accreditation like RIAS, ICE, or RICS. The structure allows for the inclusion of a diverse range of specialised services, offering ample business growth opportunities across various lots like Conservation, Ecological Surveying, and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering. Engaging in this process ensures firms are part of a select pool of consultants considered for future projects, thus providing a platform for sustained development and collaboration with Argyll and Bute Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Building Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

As the Dynamic Purchasing System list of consultants has now been created after the completion of the initial stage, new bidders will be able to submit SPD (Scotland) responses on an ongoing basis, as the List of Consultants remains open throughout the duration of the DPS's existence.

Lot Information

Civil Engineers

The services may encompass a range of Civil and Structural Engineering Services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: brief development including options appraisals design services inspection and assessment surveys and investigations procurement of monitoring testing interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection general advice supplement council resources Please note consultants qualified on this lot need to be part of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Clerk of Works

The services may encompass a range of Clerk of Works Services. The services may encompass a range of civil and structural engineering services to building fabric and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: record and monitor progress on the general building works and specialist MEP provide regular reporting to include a diary of events with relevant observations and a record of inspections witness testing interpretation and reporting on works regular supervision of works liaise with other specialist inspectors where required post contract inspection expert witness. Evidence of membership of a Professional body is required such as the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI) or equivalent.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Conservation Architects (for listed buildings)

The services may encompass a range of Conservation Architect services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: brief development including options appraisals design services for listed buildings inspection and assessment of listed and traditional buildings surveys and investigations of listed and traditional buildings interpretation and reporting on listed and traditional buildings preparation of tender and contract documentation for works on listed and traditional buildings works supervision on works for listed and traditional buildings contract administration of works on listed and traditional buildings post contract inspection of listed and traditional buildings general advice on listed and traditional buildings supplement council resources Please note consultants on this lot need to be part of the RIAS (Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland) Conservation Accreditation or RIBA equivalent.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Ecological Surveyors

The services may encompass a range of Ecological services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: ecology surveys and investigations interpretation and reporting preparation of specialist licence applications works supervision and monitoring expert witness general advice Please note consultants qualified on this lot require membership of a Professional body such as Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Geotechnical Engineers

The services may encompass a range of Geotechnical Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: brief development design services inspection and assessment surveys and investigations procuring and monitoring testing interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection general advice Please note consultants qualified on this lot require membership with the Scottish Ground engineering group, British Geotechnical Association or Institution of Civil Engineers.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Commercial Kitchen Designers

The services may encompass a range of Commercial Kitchen Design services to new and existing buildings, which may include, but are not limited to: brief development design services inspection and assessment surveys and investigations preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration compliance and Health and Safety advice

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Landscape Architects

The services may encompass a range of Landscape Architecture services to public realm areas around buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: brief development including options appraisals design services including master planning and planning advice business case development and evaluation inspection and impact assessment surveys and investigations procuring and monitoring testing interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection specialist play/ sports design services local community engagement general advice Please note consultants qualified on this lot require to be a member of the Landscape Institute.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Mechanical & Electrical Engineers

The services may encompass a range of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: brief development design services inspection and assessment surveys and investigations procuring and monitoring testing in relation to legionella interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection Principal designer Specialist legionella advice general advice Please note consultants qualified on this lot need to have a membership with Institution of engineers in Scotland (IES), respectively Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Institution of Engineering and Technology ( IET). Electrical Engineers are expected to be CIBSE accredited.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Quantity Surveying

The services may encompass a range of Quantity Surveying services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: cost consultancy feasibility provision of life cycle costing and benchmarking information billing preparation of contract documents valuations valuation and agreement of variations interim cost reporting measurement and remeasurement agreement of final accounts assessment and agreement of contractors claims supplement council resources and assistance at public local inquiry Please note consultants on this lot need to be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Rot.Preservation Works Surveyors

The services may encompass a range of Rot/ Preservation survey services to buildings which may include, but are not limited to: dry rot, wet rot penetrating and rising dampness wood-boring infestation Please note consultants on this lot need to be a member of RICS, the Property Care Association or equivalent.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Structural Engineers

The services may encompass a range of Structural Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: brief development design services including provision of SER Certification inspection and assessment surveys and investigations procuring and monitoring testing interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection general advice Please note consultants on this lot need to be a member of the Institution of Structural Engineers.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Topographical Surveyors

The services may encompass a range of Topographical surveying services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: Topographical surveys 3D laser scanning GPS techniques Measured building surveys Building elevation surveys Road surveys Levelling 3D data visualisation to interface with Revit Setting out CCTV surveys Settlement monitoring Ground investigation location surveys Stock pile surveys Volume calculations Please note consultants on this lot need to be a member of RICS.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

CDM Advisors

The services may encompass a range of CDM Advisory Services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: designer and Principal Designer audits Client brief on CDM Obligations health and safety document management preparing and submitting notifications of construction projects to HSE site safety inspections and audits CDM briefings to contractors producing or reviewing construction plans assisting method statement and risk assessment productions assisting risk assessments and method statements reviews and reviewing contractor operations and maintenance manuals Please note consultants on this lot need to be a member of the The Institution of Construction Safety (ICS), The Association for Project Safety (APS) or equivalent.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Acoustic Engineers

The services may encompass a range of Acoustic Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: surveys and investigations design services including specifications pre-contract inspection and testing post contract inspection and testing general advice Please note consultants on this lot need to be a member of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA).

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Systems Engineers

The services may encompass a range of Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Systems Engineering services to buildings, which may include, but are not limited to: brief development design services inspection and assessment surveys and investigations procuring and monitoring testing interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection general advice Please note consultants on this lot have to be a Solar Energy UK Member, Constructionline, Safe Contractor, CHAS (or equivalent) Member, MCS Certified, ISO 9001 Certified, ISO 14001 Certified, Renewable Energy Consumer Code Member.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Building Surveyors

The services may encompass a range of Building Surveying services to buildings, which may include, but are not limited to: brief development design services inspection and assessment including building, structural and condition surveys procuring and monitoring testing interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection general advice Please note consultants on this lot need to be a member of Royal Institution of chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Conservation. Traditional Building Surveyors

The services may encompass a range of Conservation/ Traditional Building Surveying services to buildings, which may include, but are not limited to: inspection and assessment of traditional buildings in relation to stonework, leadwork, traditional windows and doors, roofing etc; specialist advice on treatments, repairs etc procuring and monitoring testing for traditional buildings interpretation and reporting for traditional buildings preparation of tender and contract documentation for traditional building repairs works supervision for traditional building repairs contract administration for projects relating to traditional building repairs post contract inspection of traditional building repairs general advice for conservation and traditional building repairs Please note consultants qualified on this lot need to have RICS: Building Conservation Accreditation.

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Architects

The services may encompass a range of Architectural Services on buildings and their adjacent grounds excluding conservational architectural services. The services may include, but are not limited to: brief development including options appraisals design services inspection and assessment interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision certification post contract inspection supplement council resources general advice Please note consultants qualified on this lot need to be on the Architects Registration Board List (RAB).

Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a233
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053522-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71300000 - Engineering services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71351810 - Topographical services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,255,835 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 203610 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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