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14 Jul 2025 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Award of Extending the ban of combustible external wall cladding systems to hotels, boarding houses, and hostels" was carried out by the Scottish Government, situated in Edinburgh at St Andrews House, EH1 3DG. This contract, under the industry category of services with CPV classification 73000000, was awarded on 14 July 2025. The procurement stage reached the award phase, concluding with the assignment to Building Research Establishment Ltd, headquartered in Watford. This procurement was executed using the direct procurement method, meaning it was awarded to a single supplier without competition. The tender period officially ended on 6 February 2025.

This contract offers potential growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in research and development services related to building and fire safety. Companies that specialise in consultancy services within this domain may find similar contracts advantageous for expanding their portfolio. Although the awarding process for this specific contract did not involve competitive bidding, it highlights the importance of maintaining a ready profile with relevant governmental bodies, ensuring eligibility for future direct procurement opportunities. Businesses adept at collaborating with governmental expert groups and contributing to safety regulations would be well-suited to pursue such engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Extending the ban of combustible external wall cladding systems to hotels, boarding hous...

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to assist the Building and Fire Safety Expert Group to arrive at a consensus view on the evidence base to mandate a requirement to extend the ban on combustible external wall cladding systems to hotels, boarding houses and hostels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798298
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534659
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,815 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

East Dunbartonshire Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Glasgow Caledonian University

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

NHS Fife

Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Housing Association Ltd

Scottish Forestry

Stirling Council

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
38
Supplier Names

AMD Contract Services Ltd

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Adamsons Drinks Ltd

BRB Electrical Limited

Brightwork Limited

Building Research Establishment Ltd

Cackette Projects Limited

Clark Contracts Ltd

Consilium Contracting Services Ltd

Dunston (Ship Repairs) Ltd

EKOS

ELA Electrical

Echoview Software Pty Ltd

Elite Training and Consultancy (Scotland) Ltd

Farid Hillend Engineering Limited

Fraser of Allander, University of Strathclyde

Galloway Drainage Supplies Ltd.

George Mac Aulay

Harvey Nash Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Jackson Trawls Ltd

MAM Contracting Ltd

Merritt-Harrison Catering Consultancy

Morgan Hunt

Munro Civil Engineering Ltd

Optimal Economics

Optimat

Progressive Partnership

SC039144

Solway Plant Hire Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

The Union Advertising Agency Ltd

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights)

Tranter

Turner & Townsend

Walker Fire (UK) Ltd.

William Yule & Son Limited

Youth Scotland

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