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Fire Engineering Consultancy Services

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council, in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, Moray Council, and The Highland Council, has finalised the procurement process for "Fire Engineering Consultancy Services" under the open procedure. This contract falls under the industry category of general public services and aims to verify fire engineered proposals in connection with Building Warrant applications, as per Section 34 of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003. The contract was initially tendered in July 2024, with a deadline of 31st July 2024 for submissions. The award was subsequently finalised on 4th November 2024, with AECOM Ltd being appointed as the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire engineering consultancy, particularly those with a professional team including Chartered Members of the Institute of Fire Engineers. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a solid working relationship with several regional authorities in Scotland. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000, indicates a substantial engagement, suitable for large-scale enterprises capable of delivering high-standard fire engineering appraisals in compliance with stringent safety regulations and guidelines.

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Notice Title

Fire Engineering Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Under Section 34 of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 and the associated guidance from Scottish Government regarding verification of fire engineered proposals, Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Moray Council and The Highland Council (hereafter known as the Councils) seek to employ the services of a Consultant Fire Engineer to carry out appraisals of Fire Engineered solutions submitted in connection with Building Warrant applications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Section 34 of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 and the associated guidance from Scottish Government regarding verification of fire engineered proposals, Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Moray Council and The Highland Council (hereafter known as the Councils) seek to employ the services of a Consultant Fire Engineer to carry out appraisals of Fire Engineered solutions submitted in connection with Building Warrant applications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000771223
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519284
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71335000 - Engineering studies

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

MORAY COUNCIL

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Contact Name
Elaine Summerfield, Jeremy Mitchell
Contact Email
contracts.team@highland.gov.uk, cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, icampbell@aberdeencity.gov.uk, info@highland.gov.uk, jeremy.mitchell@aberdeenshire.gov.uk, procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1343563137, +44 1463702386, +44 1467530600, +44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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