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23 Jul 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is inviting tenders for a Civil and Structural Engineering Services Consultancy Framework, specifically targeted at providing consultancy services to the University's Estates Services in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement exercise is currently in the Tender stage, using the open procedure method. Classified under CPV code 71311000 for civil engineering consultancy services, the tender will remain open until 24 August 2026, with bid submissions exclusively through electronic means. The total value of the framework is estimated at £250,000, with technical quality and price being the primary award criteria, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively. Community benefits are expected as part of the contract, encouraging economic and social value. The bidding process is managed through PCS-Tender, available only in English, and the contract has a duration of three years with possible extensions.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for civil and structural engineering firms with relevant accreditations such as ACE, ICE, or IStructE. The framework's focus on technical quality ensures that experienced firms with robust expertise in delivering engineering solutions will find this project lucrative. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate their capacity to deliver social value through community benefits will be well-positioned to compete. Given the significant contract duration and value, this tender is an attractive prospect for medium to large enterprises seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector within Scotland.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069626-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20263 weeks 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
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
Post Town
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

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