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Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services

University of the Highlands and Islands

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

08 Apr 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

08 Apr 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

05 Mar 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands has finalised a public procurement process for a Framework Agreement covering Professional Estates Consultancy Services, categorised under the education sector. Based in Inverness, Scotland, this procurement falls under the "services" category and includes two lots: General Project Management and Property Consultancy Services. The procurement used an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 3 September 2024. The consultancy services will be utilised by various UHI academic partners, including UHI Argyll, UHI Inverness, and UHI Perth, among others. The framework agreement will span 720 days, with the possibility of extensions, and key initial tender submission deadlines were extended to 2 May 2024 in response to outstanding clarification questions.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in project management, estates consultancy, and property services to engage with a broad academic network. Given the requirements, businesses with expertise in energy efficiency surveys, professional advice, contractor management, and estate management will find this tender particularly relevant. Both large firms and SMEs have been awarded contracts, highlighting opportunities for diverse business scales to contribute. Companies with experience in services such as structural surveys, market valuations, and property acquisitions will be particularly well-positioned to compete and deliver under this framework agreement, thereby fostering potential business growth and collaboration within the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 - General Project Management and Estates Consultancy Services Lot 2 - Property Consultancy Services For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Perth - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science

Lot Information

General Project Management and Estates Consultancy Services

Services which may be requested in relation to a project include, but are not limited to, the below: - Energy efficiency and environmental impact surveys and related advice - Professional Advice - Design and Specification Development - Tender Support - Contractor Management and Administration - Statutory Consents - Principal Designer - Cost Advisor services - Fire advisory services - Risk Management - Quality Management - Health and Safety - Condition and lifecycle surveys (Fabric and M&E), including assessing structural damage and recommending repairs Please note that the named Academic Partner may, at its own discretion, request the Contractor to provide additional, related services if required during the lifetime of the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Property Consultancy Services

Services which may be requested under the scope of this requirement include, but are not limited to, the below: - Estate Management - Sales and acquisitions - Professional advice regarding title deeds and boundary disputes - Rent reviews, lease enquiries and negotiations (with UHI Partner acting as either the landlord or tenant) - Valuation surveys, including market and insurance valuations Please note that the named Academic Partner may, at its own discretion, request the Contractor to provide additional, related services if required during the lifetime of the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000758780
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514014
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2026 OR March 2027 OR March 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the Highlands and Islands
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3JH
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Gardiner & Theobald LLP

Graham + Sibbald

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants

Pick Everard

Thomas & Adamson International Limited

Thomson Gray Limited

Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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