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Single Building Assessment - Approved Assessor and Verifier

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 15:06

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is conducting a procurement process to appoint a Scottish Government Approved consultant for conducting Single Building Assessments as part of the Cladding Remediation Programme in Renfrewshire, UKM83. The procurement falls under building consultancy services and is currently in the awarding stage, with a significant contract value of £516,450 signed on 26 March 2026. The process, initiated on 30 March 2026, follows an open procedure method with active participation from suppliers, including the successful bidder, Firntec Ltd. This assessment involves work on up to 14 high-rise buildings and requires Scottish Government Authorised providers to participate.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in building assessments and verification, particularly those authorised by the Scottish Government. The contract demands high-quality delivery of services like gateway assessments, full building assessments, verifications, and peer reviews, recognising methodological rigour and community benefits. Companies with expertise in building consultancy services, particularly those experienced in the government’s cladding remediation initiatives, are well-positioned to seize this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and expand their reach within the public sector. With Renfrewshire Council’s active involvement in regional development, firms can leverage their participation to foster lasting partnerships and contribute to significant infrastructure improvements.

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Notice Title

Single Building Assessment - Approved Assessor and Verifier

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council has the requirement to appoint a Scottish Government Approved consultant to undertake up to 14 Single Building Assessments (SBA's) in accordance with the procedures set out in the Scottish Government Technical Guidance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council has the requirement to appoint an approved Scottish Government Single Building Assessment Consultant to carry out Single Building Assessments to 14 High Rises across Renfrewshire. These assessments are required to be carried out as part of the Cladding Remediation Programme that is administered by the Scottish Government. The Consultant appointed will carry out an initial gateway assessment to determine if a full single building assessment is required. If a full Single Building Assessment is required, they will carry this out and then the work will be verified by a different consultant from the appointed organisation. The Assessment and Verification process must be carried out in line with the Cladding Remediation Programme: Single Building Assessment Specification. Tenderers will provide a fixed price for the following: Initial Gateway Assessment Full Single Building Assessment Peer Review of Single Building Assessment Tenderers bidding for this Contract must be Scottish Government Approved Single Building Assessment Consultants. Additional information: Tenderers must be Scottish Government Authorised Single Building Assessment (SBA) Providers to bid for this Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dda0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029261-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£516,450 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks 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
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRNTEC

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