Award

Call off against Framework Agreement EC0975

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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02 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services, under the framework agreement EC0975. The contracting activity is classified under the services category within the education industry, with the primary delivery location set in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure method. The important dates to note include the contract's signing on 8th August 2025. Being structured as a rotational call-off from an existing framework, this process showcases a standard procurement strategy employed by the university, which functions as the buying organisation and central purchasing body.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the surveying services sector to align with an esteemed academic institution like the University of Edinburgh. The awarded contract, valued at £67,500, was granted to Thomson Bethune Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Edinburgh. Such tenders are particularly suited for SMEs that are well-versed in quantity surveying and can fulfil contracts under predefined framework agreements. Engaging in similar procurement opportunities can help businesses strengthen their portfolio and leverage partnerships with public educational entities for future growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off against Framework Agreement EC0975

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a supplier for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off of QS services for works HV & DH. This is a rotational call off from the EC0975 QS Framework.. University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808596
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538222
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Rachael Gibb
Contact Email
rgibb3@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON BETHUNE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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