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02 Jul 2025 at 01:00

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13 May 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Engineering and Technical Consultancy" framework, initiated by Scotland Excel, is actively in its tender stage. Scotland Excel, serving as the central purchasing body, manages this procurement on behalf of 32 local authorities in Scotland, associate members, and other public bodies. The focus of this tender is on various engineering and technical consultancy services within the CPV code 71300000, and delivery is anticipated across diverse locations throughout Scotland. The submission deadline for tenders is set for June 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM, immediately followed by the award procedure. Interested parties are invited to apply through an open procedure, with an estimated total contract value of £160 million. The framework allows a maximum of 30 participants, ensuring a competitive bidding environment.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in civil engineering, environmental consultancy, land surveying, transportation and traffic management, and coastal engineering. The framework supports long-term contracts lasting up to 1440 days, enabling stable business growth and the potential to establish lasting relationships with public sector clients. Companies proficient in providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions, as indicated by a 60% focus on technical quality and 40% on price, will find this procurement process especially advantageous. The tender also emphasizes community benefits, promoting engagement with local authorities to enhance societal impact through deliverables, further benefiting companies capable of integrating these aspects into their operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Engineering and Technical Consultancy

Notice Description

This framework is for engineering and technical consultancy services. These service will primarily relate to civil engineering and other associated discipline which includes: - Roads and Structures Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Transportation and Traffic Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Environmental Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Land Surveying Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Drainage and Flooding Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Coastal and Maritime Structures Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Master Planning Relating to Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Project and Commercial Management Relating to Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services

Lot Information

Roads and Structures Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services

The services encompass a range of roads and structures related consultancy services, which may include: Transport related work for the development of road schemes Roads and infrastructure Structures and structural Bridges and quay walls Drainage Earthworks Water supply Lighting and electrical Cycleway and footpath Streetscape. The decision has been taken to abandon the current procedure and to commence a separate tender exercise in due course.

Transportation and Traffic Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services

The services encompass a range of transportation and traffic related consultancy services, which may include: Transport and travel Transport and traffic management Transport and traffic signals Road safety and accident investigation and prevention Preparation of traffic orders - may also include undertaking statutory consultation process Carrying out appraisals - Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) Street engineering Electric vehicle charging points Development control for planning applications and roads construction consent Reviews, strategies, etc. in relation to parking Waterborne transport Freight and logistics Public transport Active travel (walking, cycling, etc). The decision has been taken to abandon the current procedure and to commence a separate tender exercise in due course

Environmental Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services

The services encompass a range of environmental consultancy services, primarily in relation to engineering and construction services, which may include: Noise and sound Vibration Atmospheric Light Acoustic Water quality Land quality Air quality Environmental Ecology and biodiversity Habitat Rot and damp Vegetation Contamination Hydrographic Arboriculture Landscape design. The decision has been taken to abandon the current procedure and to commence a separate tender exercise in due course

Land Surveying Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services

The services encompass a range of land survey consultancy services, primarily in relation to engineering and construction services, which may include: Topographical Building facade Aerial Ground penetration radar. The decision has been taken to abandon the current procedure and to commence a separate tender exercise in due course

Drainage and Flooding Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services

The services encompass a range of drainage and flooding related consultancy services, primarily in relation to engineering and construction services, which may include: Flood risk management Flood protection and prevention Requirements emerging from the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 Hydrology and hydraulic Water and watercourses Sewer Weather and asset Drainage Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) Dams and reservoirs Coastal Catchment area. The decision has been taken to abandon the current procedure and to commence a separate tender exercise in due course

Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services

The services encompass a range of geoenvironmental/ geotechnical and testing related consultancy services, which may include: Geotechnical Geo-environmental (including Part IIA Inspections) Hydrogeology Site and ground Scientific services. The decision has been taken to abandon the current procedure and to commence a separate tender exercise in due course

Coastal and Maritime Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services

The services encompass a range of coastal and maritime related consultancy services, primarily in relation to engineering and construction services, which may include: Breakwaters Seawalls Piers Jetties Slipways Groynes Offshore Breakwaters Revetments. The decision has been taken to abandon the current procedure and to commence a separate tender exercise in due course

Master Planning Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services

The services encompass a range of master planning services, in relation to work generally associated with the subject matter of the contract, which may include: Neighbourhood character and heritage Housing and commercial areas Open space and public realm Community facilities Biodiversity Transport and traffic Coastal and maritime Urban planning Land use Planning advice Urban and green planning. The decision has been taken to abandon the current procedure and to commence a separate tender exercise in due course

The services encompass a range of project and commercial management services, in relation to work generally associated with the subject matter of the contract.

The services encompass a range of project and commercial management services, in relation to work generally associated with the subject matter of the contract.. The decision has been taken to abandon the current procedure and to commence a separate tender exercise in due course

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789382
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533738
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

44163112 - Drainage system

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60600000 - Water transport services

63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

63710000 - Support services for land transport

63712000 - Support services for road transport

63712700 - Traffic control services

63720000 - Support services for water transport

63726000 - Miscellaneous water transport support services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation

71300000 - Engineering services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311220 - Highways engineering services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction

71313420 - Environmental standards for construction

71313430 - Environmental indicators analysis for construction

71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

71315300 - Building surveying services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71322500 - Engineering-design services for traffic installations

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71335000 - Engineering studies

71336000 - Engineering support services

71337000 - Corrosion engineering services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71352000 - Subsurface surveying services

71353000 - Surface surveying services

71353200 - Dimensional surveying services

71355000 - Surveying services

71355200 - Ordnance surveying

71356400 - Technical planning services

71541000 - Construction project management services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

71632000 - Technical testing services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72242000 - Design-modelling services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90721000 - Environmental safety services

90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

90722200 - Environmental decontamination services

90733500 - Surface water pollution drainage services

90733800 - Groundwater pollution drainage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530177
    Engineering and Technical Consultancy - This framework is for engineering and technical consultancy services. These service will primarily relate to civil engineering and other associated discipline which includes: - Roads and Structures Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Transportation and Traffic Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Environmental Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Land Surveying Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Drainage and Flooding Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Coastal and Maritime Structures Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Master Planning Relating to Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Project and Commercial Management Relating to Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533738
    Engineering and Technical Consultancy - This framework is for engineering and technical consultancy services. These service will primarily relate to civil engineering and other associated discipline which includes: - Roads and Structures Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Transportation and Traffic Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Environmental Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Land Surveying Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Drainage and Flooding Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Coastal and Maritime Structures Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Master Planning Relating to Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services - Project and Commercial Management Relating to Engineering and Technical Related Consultancy services

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