This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2018 at 01:00

Tender

24 Apr 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, based in Edinburgh, UK, is conducting a procurement process titled "FW0046 - Building Surveying Services Scotland." This is an open tender initiative primarily aimed at the services sector, with an estimated annual expenditure of around GBP 100,000 for approximately 20-30 projects each year. The procurement process involves an initial framework agreement lasting for two years, with options for two additional 12-month extensions, at the discretion of the Forestry Commission. The tender period closes on 31 May 2018, and the services are required across all locations in Scotland, covering refurbishment, maintenance, and health and safety inspections.

This procurement presents a crucial opportunity for businesses specialising in building surveying, architecture, and engineering services, particularly Chartered Building Surveyors and other qualified professionals. Companies equipped to manage projects up to GBP 500,000 and with experience in feasibility studies and reactive works could find this tender advantageous for growth. Given the competitive nature of this tender, firms that can demonstrate strong technical and professional capabilities will be well-positioned to secure this contract and foster future collaborations with the Forestry Commission.

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Notice Title

FW0046 - Building Surveying Services Scotland

Notice Description

The FC has an ongoing requirement for Building Surveying Services. This includes planned maintenance and project works covering refurbishment, improvements, and new build works. There is also a requirement to undertake feasibility studies, organise and manage reactive works and carry out Health and Safety inspections. The projected annual spend for this requirement is in the region of GBP 100k per annum, spread over approximately 20-30 projects a year. This new framework would cater for project works where the values of the overall project works are up to GBP 500k. The FC intends to appoint one supplier only to a framework which will consist of one lot covering the whole of Scotland. The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The FC has an ongoing requirement for Building Surveying Services. This includes planned maintenance and project works covering refurbishment, improvements, and new build works. There is also a requirement to undertake feasibility studies, organise and manage reactive works and carry out Health and Safety inspections. The projected annual spend for this requirement is in the region of GBP 100k per annum, spread over approximately 20-30 projects a year. This new framework would cater for project works where the values of the overall project works are up to GBP 500k. The FC intends to appoint one supplier only to a framework which will consist of one lot covering the whole of Scotland. The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC Requirements Provision of a professional service to survey, undertake feasibility studies, design, specify required works to the forestry commission built estate. This will cover planned maintenance and project works to the various buildings across the estate. Works will include refurbishment, improvements along with some new build to the various offices, operational forest support buildings and public visitor centres and facilities. The provision of a professional service to organise and supervise reactive works and carry out health and safety inspections is also a requirement of this framework. The services will be provided by Chartered Building Surveyors, Architects or other professionals with equivalent relevant qualifications. Assistant Building Surveyors (or equivalent) may only be used to support the Chartered Building Surveyor but not to lead or design projects. They will also act as contract administrator, write reports or undertake health and safety inspections. Services may also be required from Quantity Surveyors, and Engineers (Mechanical & Electric, and Structural & Civils). It will be a requirement of this contract that all staff engaged whether direct employees or sub-contractors are suitably qualified for the specific role they are carrying out. A list of the minimum professional qualifications for each role can be found in the table in section 4.8. Not all projects will require the services provided within the scope of this framework for the entire duration of the project, and they could end at any stage of an ongoing project as set out in the specification. The FC reserves the right to end the service at any project stage. This decision will be at the sole decision of the FC. The services will fall into four categories A. Projects B. Feasibility Studies C. Reactive Works D. Health & Safety For full details bidders should refer to the document pack available in the visible to buyers section within the ITT for this tender on the Public Contracts Scotland Tender electronic tendering system.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000535638
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326279
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2022 This framework is for an initial period of 2 years with an option for a further 2 x 12 month extension periods

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317629
    FW0046 - Building Surveying Services Scotland - The FC has an ongoing requirement for Building Surveying Services. This includes planned maintenance and project works covering refurbishment, improvements, and new build works. There is also a requirement to undertake feasibility studies, organise and manage reactive works and carry out Health and Safety inspections. The projected annual spend for this requirement is in the region of GBP 100k per annum, spread over approximately 20-30 projects a year. This new framework would cater for project works where the values of the overall project works are up to GBP 500k. The FC intends to appoint one supplier only to a framework which will consist of one lot covering the whole of Scotland. The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326279
    FW0046 - Building Surveying Services Scotland - The FC has an ongoing requirement for Building Surveying Services. This includes planned maintenance and project works covering refurbishment, improvements, and new build works. There is also a requirement to undertake feasibility studies, organise and manage reactive works and carry out Health and Safety inspections. The projected annual spend for this requirement is in the region of GBP 100k per annum, spread over approximately 20-30 projects a year. This new framework would cater for project works where the values of the overall project works are up to GBP 500k. The FC intends to appoint one supplier only to a framework which will consist of one lot covering the whole of Scotland. The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

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