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Clerk of Works Services

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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03 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Clerk of Works Services" was initiated by the Scottish Borders Council, located in Newtown St Boswells, UKM91. This contract falls under the industry category of construction services, as indicated by its classification codes (71324000 and 71322100). The procurement method utilised was limited, allowing for an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, primarily for technical reasons to ensure continuity in the project's execution. The procurement process is in its award stage, with the contract being signed on 11 August 2025 and valued at £88,832. The key activity is focused on supporting the main works contract for the new Hawick High School, which is also situated within the UKM91 region.

This procurement presents a targeted opportunity primarily for businesses with capabilities in construction consultancy. Particularly, firms that are adept in providing specialised contractor oversight, such as Clerk of Works services, can leverage this to gain a foothold in public sector contracts in the Scottish region. The tender was fulfilled by Alan Miller Construction Consultants, a large-scale firm already engaged in related works for the Hawick High School project. Businesses that can demonstrate technical expertise and continuity in service delivery would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially where a seamless transition of ongoing projects is highly valued.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clerk of Works Services

Notice Description

Provision of a Clerk of Works service required to support the Main Works contract for the new Hawick High School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Clerk of Works services is required to support the main works contract for the new Hawick High School.

Procurement Information

This service provider is currently appointed to carry out enabling work at Hawick High School. Continuity is needed to meet the requirements of the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538412
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,832 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
N/A
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALAN MILLER CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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