Tender

Single Building Assessments - Phase 2

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is actively seeking a qualified consultancy to undertake phase two of the Single Building Assessment programme focusing on high-rise properties within North Lanarkshire. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting firms endorsed by the Scottish Government to participate. The tender is focused on structural engineering consultancy services, with the procurement stage currently in the Tender phase and key dates indicating a submission deadline of 31st March 2026. The contract period is set to start on 30th June 2026 and end by 1st April 2027, with potential for a 12-month renewal at the discretion of North Lanarkshire Council. Community benefits are integral to the requirement, necessitating the fulfilment of 80 points in various areas such as skills training and supply chain development.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in structural engineering and consultancy services. Organisations capable of providing services like fire risk assessment and external wall testing are encouraged to apply. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, particularly those compliant with Scots Law and familiar with the NEC 4 Professional Services Contract framework. Suitable competitors will require a proven track record in delivering environmental management and quality assurance, while showcasing strong financial stability and comprehensive insurance coverage. The focus on community benefits further allows companies to illustrate their commitment to societal development through the resourceful deployment of targeted skills and community engagement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Single Building Assessments - Phase 2

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) are seeking a suitably qualified consultancy organisation, endorsed by the Scottish Government to carry out phase two of the Single Building Assessment programme on high-rise properties across North Lanarkshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) are seeking a suitably qualified consultancy organisation, endorsed by the Scottish Government to carry out phase two of the Single Building Assessment programme on high-rise properties across North Lanarkshire. Phase two consists of 26 properties. However NLC reserves the right to vary this amount should the need arise. Additional information: This procurement exercise is only open to organisations endorsed by the Scottish Government to provide Single Building Assessments as at the submission deadline. If you organisation is not named on this list your submission will be removed from the process and not considered any further. www.gov.scot/publications/cladding-remediation-programme-factsheet/pages/assessing-buildings-for-risk/

Options: NLC also reserve the right to ask the successful consultant to provide any other services that may be become apparent during the assessment, such as but not limited to: Removal, transport, and replacement (including temporary weatherproofing) of external wall panels for the purposes of testing to establish expected fire performance e.g. Single Burning Item testing. Fire door surveys Compartmentation surveys Fire Engineering Fire Risk Assessment Related enabling works

Renewal: NLC reserves the right to extend this contract by up to 12 months at their own discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06577b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014957-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractstrategy@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451430015

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

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