Award

CT2792 Clerk of Works Framework Agreement

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2022 at 00:00

Tender

24 Aug 2021 at 00:00

Planning

10 Jun 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking tenders for the "CT2792 Clerk of Works Framework Agreement," aimed at providing Clerk of Works services within the general public services sector. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, following its completion with a value of £3,000,000. The applicable deadline for tender submissions was September 24, 2021, while the contract was awarded on January 14, 2022. The services are designated for the City of Edinburgh and fall under the open procedure for procurement.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in Clerk of Works or related services. Companies with a strong emphasis on quality and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete successfully, as the award criteria prioritise quality (70%) over price (30%). Furthermore, the framework agreement allows for renewal and continuity, thereby offering sustained business engagement for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

CT2792 Clerk of Works Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the provision of Clerk of Works services for the City of Edinburgh Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for the provision of Clerk of Works services for the City of Edinburgh Council.

Renewal: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the option to extend for a further two periods of one year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000656885
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438093
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Mid 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lynn Hemsley
Contact Email
lynn.hemsley@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315292156

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

HICKTON CONSULTANTS

ROSS QUALITY CONTROL

SENTINEL CLERK OF WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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