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4 year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying services for new build housing

Link Group

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25 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Link Group is inviting bids for a four-year Framework Agreement aimed at providing Quantity Surveying services for new build housing projects across various locations in Scotland, including the Central Belt, Argyll & Bute, and Highland regions. This restricted procedure requires interested Quantity Surveying practices to be registered with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent organisations. The bidding process will end on 27 March 2026 at 12:00 PM GMT, with the invitation to the second stage commencing on 24 April 2026. The focus of the procurement is on housing and community amenities, and the framework will accommodate up to eight qualified participants, involving collaboration with subsidiary companies and potentially any Registered Social Landlord operating within Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for Quantity Surveying practices, particularly those with experience in social housing projects ranging from 5 to 500 units. The economic and growth potential lies in the variety of projects possible, which can include rehabilitation and extensions as well as new builds. Businesses able to offer high-quality, cost-effective services might benefit from regular commissions through mini-tendering within the framework, paving the way for steady project work. Potential bidders should consider the geographical scope and terms of service, preparing to deliver cost-effective, efficient service that aligns with the potential community benefits outlined, such as offering student placements. This tender is ideal for firms well-versed in service provision for diverse housing needs and project scales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4 year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying services for new build housing

Notice Description

Link is seeking to enter into a four-year Framework Agreement with a maximum of eight suitably qualified Quantity Surveying Practices for the provision of Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent & Client Representative services. Successful Practices should be RICS registered (or their equivalent organisations within the country the Applicant is registered). Link works in partnership with a number of subsidiary companies who will also be entitled to purchase services from the Framework Agreement. The subsidiaries of Link Group Ltd currently include, C~urb 6 Ltd, Link Living, Horizon Housing Association Ltd, Larkfield Housing Association Ltd and West Highland Housing Association Ltd. Although it is possible that other organisations may join the Group, becoming subsidiary companies, during the term of the Framework Agreement, and may also wish to "call off" from the Framework. Link also works in partnership with several external organisations, refer to Section 1.1 of the Contract Notice for further details, who will also be entitled to purchase services from the Framework Agreement. In addition, it is intended that any Registered Social Landlord registered and operating in Scotland will also be entitled to purchase services from the Framework subject to Link's prior agreement. There is no guarantee of any work. It is however, more than likely that individual commissions will be "called off" either by direct selection or by mini tendering, within the terms of the Framework Agreement, to identify the most economically advantageous tender. The Framework will mainly cover the provision of Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent and Client Representative services for new build housing, rehabilitation of existing properties, extensions, office and commercial property and adaptations. The Framework may also include a limited number of planned maintenance projects. The projects will range in size, tenure and type from mainstream housing to a variety of particular needs projects. The tenure type will cover all affordable tenures, private rented and market sale. Applicants should have experience of projects within the social housing sector for projects between 5 and 500 units including flats, houses and retirement living projects with a mix of tenures. The location of projects will vary but in the main will be located in the Central Belt of Scotland, Argyll & Bute and Highland, however individual projects may be located in any part of Scotland. The total number of units in each of the geographical areas may vary and specific numbers cannot be guaranteed in any area or in total. Although individual projects cannot be guaranteed, Link will expect the successful Quantity Surveying Practices to deliver a high quality and value for money service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Link Group Ltd is undertaking the procurement in accordance with Regulation 29, Restricted Procedure and Regulation 34, Framework Agreements of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2015. A maximum of twelve bidding organisations that submit an SPD (Scotland) Document response and meet the selection criteria will be invited to submit a tender for the Framework Agreement in accordance with Regulation 66 'Reduction of the number of otherwise qualified candidates to be invited to participate'.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. SPD (Scotland) Bidders must provide a separate SPD response (Sections A and B of this Part and Part III) for each subcontractor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824408
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550314
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Link Group may renew the Framework Agreement in 2030 as a recurrent procurement.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Link Group
Additional Buyers

Almond Housing Association

Berwickshire Housing Association Ltd

Bield Housing & Care

Bridgewater Housing Association Limited

Cairn Housing Association

Calvay Housing Association Ltd

Cassiltoun Housing Association Ltd.

Cathcart & District Housing Association Ltd

Cernach Housing Association Limited

Clydebank Housing Association Limited

Craigdale Housing Association Ltd

Dunbritton Housing Association

East Kilbride Housing Association Ltd

Glasgow West Housing Association Limited

Glen Oaks Housing Association

Govan Housing Association Limited

Govanhill Housing Association

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd

Hillhead Housing Association 2000

Kingdom Housing Association Limited

Linstone Housing Association

Manor Estates Housing Association Limited

Maryhill Housing Association Ltd

Milnbank Housing Association

New Gorbals Housing Association

Paragon Housing Association Ltd

Parkhead Housing Association

Partick Housing Association Limited

Partick Works Ltd

Queens Cross Housing Association

Ruchazie Housing Association

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Ltd

Scottish Borders Housing Association Ltd

Shettleston Housing Association Ltd

Tollcross Housing Association Limited

Trust Housing Association Ltd

Wellhouse Housing Association

Whiteinch and Scotstoun Housing Association Limited

Yoker Housing Association

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Buyer Location

Locality
BERWICKSHIRE
Postcode
FK1 1XR
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550314&idx=3
    25th February 2026 - Quantity Surveyors Framework Agreement SPD Instructions and Guidance
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550314&idx=1
    25th February 2026 - Quantity Surveyors ITT Document
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550314&idx=2
    25th February 2026 - Quantity Surveyor's Pricing Document
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550314
    4 year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying services for new build housing - Link is seeking to enter into a four-year Framework Agreement with a maximum of eight suitably qualified Quantity Surveying Practices for the provision of Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent & Client Representative services. Successful Practices should be RICS registered (or their equivalent organisations within the country the Applicant is registered). Link works in partnership with a number of subsidiary companies who will also be entitled to purchase services from the Framework Agreement. The subsidiaries of Link Group Ltd currently include, C~urb 6 Ltd, Link Living, Horizon Housing Association Ltd, Larkfield Housing Association Ltd and West Highland Housing Association Ltd. Although it is possible that other organisations may join the Group, becoming subsidiary companies, during the term of the Framework Agreement, and may also wish to "call off" from the Framework. Link also works in partnership with several external organisations, refer to Section 1.1 of the Contract Notice for further details, who will also be entitled to purchase services from the Framework Agreement. In addition, it is intended that any Registered Social Landlord registered and operating in Scotland will also be entitled to purchase services from the Framework subject to Link's prior agreement. There is no guarantee of any work. It is however, more than likely that individual commissions will be "called off" either by direct selection or by mini tendering, within the terms of the Framework Agreement, to identify the most economically advantageous tender. The Framework will mainly cover the provision of Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent and Client Representative services for new build housing, rehabilitation of existing properties, extensions, office and commercial property and adaptations. The Framework may also include a limited number of planned maintenance projects. The projects will range in size, tenure and type from mainstream housing to a variety of particular needs projects. The tenure type will cover all affordable tenures, private rented and market sale. Applicants should have experience of projects within the social housing sector for projects between 5 and 500 units including flats, houses and retirement living projects with a mix of tenures. The location of projects will vary but in the main will be located in the Central Belt of Scotland, Argyll & Bute and Highland, however individual projects may be located in any part of Scotland. The total number of units in each of the geographical areas may vary and specific numbers cannot be guaranteed in any area or in total. Although individual projects cannot be guaranteed, Link will expect the successful Quantity Surveying Practices to deliver a high quality and value for money service

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