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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 01:00

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13 Jun 2025 at 01:00

Tender

15 May 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the "PS-25-120 - Multi-Disciplinary Design Team - Cairn Road, Cumnock - Affordable Housing" project, which focuses on providing Architect-Led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Consultancy services, encompassing architecture, building services, civil and structural engineering, landscape, and principal designer roles. The services are intended for an affordable housing development located in Cumnock, Scotland, within the region specified as UKM93. With this tender process now in its contract stage, the award was finalised on 11th September 2025, having initially been announced earlier in the year, and involves consulting firm Coltart Earley Ltd as the supplier, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Glasgow. This open procedure falls under the industry category of General Public Services (COFOG), and the covered CPV classification is 71200000, relating to architectural and related services.

This contract creates a considerable opportunity for businesses involved in architectural and design consultancy, specifically those specialising in multi-disciplinary design. It is particularly advantageous for SMEs like Coltart Earley Ltd, enabling such firms to gain substantial experience and visibility through governmental projects, thus aiding business expansion and market presence. The project also emphasises sustainability and collaborative design, making it a potential growth avenue for firms with expertise in sustainable design practices. Additionally, there is a requirement for businesses to engage with community benefits including local recruitment, SME development, and community engagement, presenting a holistic growth opportunity beyond just financial gain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PS-25-120 - Multi-Disciplinary Design Team - Cairn Road, Cumnock - Affordable Housing (PRJ0013698)

Notice Description

The provision of Architect Led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Consultancy (Architect, Building Services, Civil & Structural, Landscape, Principal Designer)to contribute to the overall project design development, through the provision of the activities highlighted in Appendix A3, Scope of Services and Appendix A4 Design Responsibility Matrix, for the Affordable Housing at Cairn Road, Cumnock project on behalf of East Ayrshire Council. The Key Project Deliverables are categorised under the following strategically linked headings; Key Design Philosophies, Sustainability, Collaborative Design Approach and Affordability Caps. These are discussed further within Appendix A1 Key Requirements. Project Value - Affordability Cap is 19.500m GBP(Prime Cost, Prelims, O/H's and Profits).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Architect Led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Consultancy (Architect, Building Services, Civil & Structural, Landscape, Principal Designer)to contribute to the overall project design development, through the provision of the activities highlighted in Appendix A3, Scope of Services and Appendix A4 Design Responsibility Matrix, for the Affordable Housing at Cairn Road, Cumnock project on behalf of East Ayrshire Council. The Key Project Deliverables are categorised under the following strategically linked headings; Key Design Philosophies, Sustainability, Collaborative Design Approach and Affordability Caps. These are discussed further within Appendix A1 Key Requirements. Project Value - Affordability Cap is 19.500m GBP (Prime Cost, Prelims, O/H's and Profits).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798917
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539051
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71300000 - Engineering services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings

71320000 - Engineering design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

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

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£336,058 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 202511 months 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
East Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Coltart Earley Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530387
    PS-25-120 - Multi-Disciplinary Design Team - Cairn Road, Cumnock - Affordable Housing (PRJ0013698) - The provision of Architect Led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Consultancy (Architect, Building Services, Civil & Structural, Landscape, Principal Designer)to contribute to the overall project design development, through the provision of the activities highlighted in Appendix A3, Scope of Services and Appendix A4 Design Responsibility Matrix, for the Affordable Housing at Cairn Road, Cumnock project on behalf of East Ayrshire Council. The Key Project Deliverables are categorised under the following strategically linked headings; Key Design Philosophies, Sustainability, Collaborative Design Approach and Affordability Caps. These are discussed further within Appendix A1 Key Requirements. Project Value - Affordability Cap is 19.500m GBP(Prime Cost, Prelims, O/H's and Profits).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539051
    PS-25-120 - Multi-Disciplinary Design Team - Cairn Road, Cumnock - Affordable Housing (PRJ0013698) - The provision of Architect Led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Consultancy (Architect, Building Services, Civil & Structural, Landscape, Principal Designer)to contribute to the overall project design development, through the provision of the activities highlighted in Appendix A3, Scope of Services and Appendix A4 Design Responsibility Matrix, for the Affordable Housing at Cairn Road, Cumnock project on behalf of East Ayrshire Council. The Key Project Deliverables are categorised under the following strategically linked headings; Key Design Philosophies, Sustainability, Collaborative Design Approach and Affordability Caps. These are discussed further within Appendix A1 Key Requirements. Project Value - Affordability Cap is 19.500m GBP(Prime Cost, Prelims, O/H's and Profits).

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