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Direct Award of Architectural Services for Borders College Redevelopment Project

BORDERS COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was undertaken by Borders College, located in Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels. It pertains to the "Direct Award of Architectural Services for Borders College Redevelopment Project," falling under the Education industry category. The project entails master planning and design for remodeling and redeveloping the Galashiels campus. The process was at the Award stage as of 25th May 2026, with the contract actively signed on 31st March 2026. An open procurement method was utilised in this process to select the supplier, Mott MacDonald Ltd, for architectural services, under the open procedure specified for service procurement. The project is primarily based at the Borders College location within the UKM91 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those with a focus on educational facility projects. With a contract value of £225,600.5, it allows businesses to engage in a high-profile redevelopment that enhances educational infrastructure. Companies adept in planning and implementing redevelopment projects would be well-suited to compete, especially given the requirement for a comprehensive masterplan submission. The outlined project aims to maximise the use of space and improve the student and staff facilities, providing potential for businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering innovative educational environments.

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Notice Title

Direct Award of Architectural Services for Borders College Redevelopment Project

Notice Description

Master planning and design for Borders College Galashiels campus remodel and redevelopment project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Borders College is developing a plan to redevelop space in the Galashiels Campus to accommodate disciplines located in the Tweedbank and Hawick Campuses. The benefits of this change allow the college to make a more efficient and effective use of space providing staff and students with a broader range of facilities and enhancing the overall student experience. The project is subject to funding from the Scottish funding council and the college is required to submit a masterplan and a cost plan up to RIBA stage 4 as part of the funding process. The college has appointed the first ranked supplier on SXL for Building Construction Consultancy 0920 Lot 5 Multidisciplinary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822381
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556494
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 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
BORDERS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 3HE
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
Galashiels and District
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDOANLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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