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Building Standards Certification Register: Requirements and development of future Register

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is spearheading a procurement effort titled "Building Standards Certification Register: Requirements and development of future Register," aimed at developing a new online digital solution to replace the current certification register. This procurement falls under the services category within the public services industry and is relevant to the UK region. Managed through an open procedure, the procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the latest contract awarded on 24th February 2026. The initial tender period concluded on 29th January 2026, marking the commencement of the award process. The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, is overseeing this initiative, signifying its ongoing commitment to enhancing digital infrastructure in public services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for tech firms, especially those specialising in digital solutions and data management, to engage in public sector growth by contributing innovative solutions to a critical national project. With the awarded contract valued at £48,500, large-scale enterprises like Ember Technology Ltd have successfully participated, demonstrating demand for specialised expertise in developing comprehensive online systems. Businesses with capabilities in conducting options appraisals and evaluating system requirements are ideally positioned to pursue such procurement opportunities, aligning with the Scottish Government's objectives of modernising service delivery. The successful collaboration with fire technology experts offers an indicative blueprint for other firms aiming to partner with government entities in similar procurement ventures.

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Notice Title

Building Standards Certification Register: Requirements and development of future Register

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, Building Standards Division is undertaking work to scope the requirements for the development of a new online digital solution to replace the current Building Standards Certification Register.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this project is to undertake an options appraisal by identifying, comparing and evaluating the requirements of a new certification register.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819699
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550381
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMBER TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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