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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The East Renfrewshire Council has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Provision of the Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Services Framework 2025 - 2027." This procurement falls under the services category within general public services and was conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal, utilising an open procedure. The contract covers the provision of mechanical and electrical consultancy engineering support for projects by Property and Technical Services when in-house professionals are unavailable. The framework includes two Lots: Lot 1 for major works over £1,000,000 and Lot 2 for minor works under £1,000,000. The contract for Lot 1 was signed on 9th February 2026, with a value of £500,000. The location for service delivery is East Renfrewshire Council, and the process aligns with the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

This tender presents significant business development opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy industry. Firms like WGM Consulting Engineers and Harley Haddow Limited have successfully engaged with this framework, indicating a competitive environment open to businesses of varying scales. The framework allows participation for up to five suppliers on Lot 1 and three on Lot 2, broadening access for qualified companies. The structure of the procurement ensures consistent demand over the framework's duration, with potential extensions offering further business continuity. Businesses that are well-suited to compete would typically have robust supply chain management systems and meet financial standing requirements, such as a specific turnover threshold and adequate insurance coverage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of the Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Services Framework 2025 - 2027

Notice Description

Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Engineering support on projects undertaken by Property and Technical Services, in the absence of in-house Mechanical and Electrical Engineering professionals. This procurement was conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T) and applied a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T. The Value shown in this notice is excluding VAT

Lot Information

Lot 2 for minor works under 1,000,000 GBP

East Renfrewshire Council invited tenders, from suitably qualified companies for the provision of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering consultancy services on a framework agreement. The framework will be utilised on projects undertaken by Property and Technical Services, in the absence of in-house Mechanical and Electrical Engineering professionals. The framework will consist of two Lots as follows: 1. Lot 1 - for major works over 1,000,000 GBP 2. Lot 2 - for minor works under 1,000,000 GBP The tenderers can apply for one Lot or both Lots. Five suppliers will appointed on Lot 1 and three suppliers appointed on Lot 2.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Option to extend further 2 x 12 months

Lot 1 major works over 1,000,000 GBP

East Renfrewshire Council invited tenders, from suitably qualified companies for the provision of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering consultancy services on a framework agreement. The framework will be utilised on projects undertaken by Property and Technical Services, in the absence of in-house Mechanical and Electrical Engineering professionals. The framework will consist of two Lots as follows: 1. Lot 1 for major works over 1,000,000 GBP 2. Lot 2 for minor works under 1,000,000 GBP The tenderers can apply for one Lot or both Lots. Five suppliers will appointed on Lot 1 and three suppliers appointed on Lot 2.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Option to extend further for 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804832
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549848
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
At the end of the framework agreement

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Renfrewshire 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
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Postcode Area
Glasgow
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
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Forbes Leslie Network Ltd t/a FLN Consulting Engineers

Harley Haddow Limited

RSP Consulting Engineers LLP

WGM Consulting Engineers

WSP UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535314
    Provision of the Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Services Framework 2025 - 2027 - Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Engineering support on projects undertaken by Property and Technical Services, in the absence of in-house Mechanical and Electrical Engineering professionals. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T. The Value shown in this notice is excluding VAT
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549848
    Provision of the Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Services Framework 2025 - 2027 - Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Engineering support on projects undertaken by Property and Technical Services, in the absence of in-house Mechanical and Electrical Engineering professionals. This procurement was conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T) and applied a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T. The Value shown in this notice is excluding VAT

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