Award

Award of Review of schedule 1 (exempt class work) and schedule 3 (work not requiring a building w...

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

24 Feb 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is undertaking a public procurement process for services in the research and development industry, specifically focusing on a review of building standards. The project is titled "Award of Review of schedule 1 (exempt class work) and schedule 3 (work not requiring a building w...," and it involves analysing current schedules and incorporating emerging technologies. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with an award issued to Pye Tait Ltd (trading as Pye Tait Consulting), and the contract was signed on 1st December 2026. The project is valued at £42,675 and the procurement is based in Livingston, Scotland.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services concerning building standards, regulation, and compliance. Organisations with expertise in emerging technologies related to construction and built environments are particularly well-suited to participate in such projects. By engaging in this contract, businesses can leverage their capabilities to potentially influence regulatory practices and develop innovative solutions for future compliance strategies in Scotland's construction sector. The involvement of two suppliers indicates a competitive bidding process, highlighting the opportunity for qualified companies to extend their influence within the industry.

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Notice Title

Award of Review of schedule 1 (exempt class work) and schedule 3 (work not requiring a building w...

Notice Description

The aim of this research is to review the interpretation and use of schedules 1 and 3 to determine if they remain fit for purpose.The objectives of this research are to identify if the work types remain relevant or whether new types need to be added to include for example, emerging technologies which are not captured under the existing schedules. To consider the feasibility and practicalities of extending certification as an optional check on work under schedule 3 to strengthen compliance. As well as considering the potential and benefit of introducing a notification scheme for schedule 3 works (certified or otherwise).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815684
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550207
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

NHS LANARKSHIRE

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

3X1

AECOM

BLAKE STEVENSON

BMES (SCOTLAND

CAS DUNCAN

COLLECTE LOCALISATION SATELLITES (CLS

CONTINUITY2

CURRIE & BROWN

ECHOMASTER MARINE

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

LARGS YACHT HAVEN

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

PLAYSCAPES SCOTLAND

PYE TAIT LTD (TRADING AS PYE TAIT CONSULTING

SCOTFAST

WATER RESCUE SCOTLAND

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