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Civil and Structural Engineering Services Consultancy Framework

Heriot-Watt University

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23 Jul 2026 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is procuring civil and structural engineering consultancy services for its University Estates Services. The requirement is to establish a framework agreement through which consultants can support the University's estates-related needs. The scope covers civil engineering consultancy and structural engineering consultancy services, classified under CPV codes 71311000 and 71312000. Work will be delivered in Edinburgh, including at the University's Riccarton campus. The buyer is Heriot-Watt University, an education body governed by public law. The framework is a services opportunity for consultancies able to provide professional civil and structural engineering advice and related support to university estate projects. Community benefits or social value are also expected where identifiable during delivery of the contract.

The procurement reached tender: the University invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot framework agreement with an estimated value of £250,000. The initial contract period is 1,080 days, with provision for two additional one-year extensions. Bids had to be submitted electronically in English by 24 August 2026 at 12:00 BST. Evaluation and the planned bid opening were scheduled for the same date and time. The award basis is 70% technical quality and 30% price. Variants are not allowed. The tender requires bidders to provide staff names and qualifications, and to confirm whether they hold the required authorisations or professional memberships. Electronic ordering and payment are supported, while electronic invoicing is allowed.

This opportunity suits established civil and structural engineering consultancies with experience supporting estates, buildings or infrastructure projects in an education environment. Bidders need the capability to deliver both civil engineering and structural engineering consultancy services, and must be able to identify the staff who will perform the work and provide their qualifications. The requirement specifically calls for confirmation of relevant authorisation or professional membership with ACE, ICE, IStructE or an equivalent body, so firms with recognised professional standing are well placed. The framework also suits suppliers able to work collaboratively with a university estates service over a multi-year programme and to deliver community benefits or social value where opportunities arise. Technical quality carries more weight than price in evaluation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Civil and Structural Engineering Services Consultancy Framework

Notice Description

The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services to the University Estates Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services to the University Estates Services.

Renewal: Two additional one year extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1b0
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069626-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Heriot-Watt University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AS
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

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