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08 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council recently completed a procurement process titled "CT1509 NEAT RIBA Stages 3-7" aimed at securing engineering and technical professional services for the NEAT-Connections project. This process fell under the procurement method of direct award using the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6165 for construction professional services, specifically targeting the built environment and general infrastructure sector. The contract was awarded to AECOM in October 2025, with work focused on multidisciplinary construction consultancy services in Edinburgh, UKM75. The process has moved through its completion stage with activities spanning from planning to awarding on 8th June 2026. This procurement, valued at £485,000 GBP, did not include options for new public competition entry.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering and infrastructure projects, especially those proficient in multidisciplinary consultancy. Large-scale firms with extensive expertise in construction professional services are particularly suited for such projects which demand high-quality delivery. By engaging in prestigious frameworks like this, businesses can not only support local authority projects but also enhance their portfolios to bolster growth, especially in competitive public sector markets. While AECOM was chosen as the supplier for this tender, similar opportunities could arise for firms seeking visibility and participation in future high-value tenders from The City of Edinburgh Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CT1509 NEAT RIBA Stages 3-7

Notice Description

Engineering and technical professional services to deliver the NEAT-Connections project, provided under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6165: Construction Professional Services (PSC) Lot 1 - Built Environment & General Infrastructure: Multidisciplinary Construction Consultancy Services to support a variety of Civil Engineering, Infrastructure & Built Environment Projects/Programmes across multiple sectors.to be specified by the Council for each Work Order

Lot Information

Lot 1

Engineering and technical professional services to deliver the NEAT-Connections project, provided under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6165: Construction Professional Services (PSC) Lot 1 - Built Environment & General Infrastructure: Multidisciplinary Construction Consultancy Services to support a variety of Civil Engineering, Infrastructure & Built Environment Projects/Programmes across multiple sectors.to be specified by the Council for each Work Order

Procurement Information

Direct Award under Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6165: Construction Professional Services (PSC) Lot 1 - Built Environment & General Infrastructure:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815294
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557518
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£485,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20257 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH 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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557518
    CT1509 NEAT RIBA Stages 3-7 - Engineering and technical professional services to deliver the NEAT-Connections project, provided under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6165: Construction Professional Services (PSC) Lot 1 - Built Environment & General Infrastructure: Multidisciplinary Construction Consultancy Services to support a variety of Civil Engineering, Infrastructure & Built Environment Projects/Programmes across multiple sectors.to be specified by the Council for each Work Order

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