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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Total Cost Management Phase 4 Applegirth and Whitehill Estates" has been completed by Crown Estate Scotland. This project, addressing all land and property assets with Crown Estate Scotland's repairing and maintenance liability, was awarded to Watts Group Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of surveying services, critical for estate management. The process was conducted as a selective tender through a mini competition from lot 4 of the Estate Management Services Framework, with Crown Estate Scotland operating from Edinburgh. The contract period starts on 27 July 2026 and concludes on 23 July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in surveying and estate management services, facilitating growth through participation in governmental maintenance projects. Such contracts require businesses with expertise in cost management and asset maintenance, like SMEs, that can efficiently deliver within the extensive framework agreements. By securing such contracts, companies can enhance their portfolios, establish relationships with public authorities, and increase their market presence. Prospective bidders should possess capabilities to manage large estate projects adhering to detailed procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

Total Cost Management Phase 4 Applegirth and Whitehill Estates

Notice Description

The focus of this project is the Crown Estate Scotland Whitehill and Applegirth Estate and in particular all land and property assets where Crown Estate Scotland retains a repairing and maintenance liability. This was a mini competition from lot 4 of the Estate management Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d464
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070837-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9GL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATTS GROUP

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