Notice Information
Notice Title
Building Standards Research and Technical Services Framework
Notice Description
The Authority intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of research and technical services across seven lots. The Framework Agreement will be available for use by Scottish Government, Building Standards Division only and will enable the procurement of specialist support in the following areas: Lot 1: Fire Lot 2: Safety/Accessibility Lot 3: Energy (Software, Tools and Methodology) Lot 4: Energy (Policy and Research) Lot 5: Environment and Sustainability Lot 6: Structure Lot 7: Non-technical Economic operators may bid for one, several, or all lots. No guarantee is given as to the volume or value of services that may be awarded under the Framework Agreement. Call-off contracts will be awarded in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement. The estimated maximum framework value is GBP 4,000,000. Call-off contracts under the Framework Agreement may be awarded by either direct award or mini-competition in accordance with the framework terms and conditions. The Authority reserves the right to use either method as appropriate to the specific requirement.
Lot Information
Fire
Lot 1 covers the provision of research, analysis, and technical advisory services to support the development, review, and amendment of fire safety standards and associated technical guidance within the Scottish building standards system, particularly Section 2 (Fire) of the Domestic and Non-Domestic Technical Handbooks.
Renewal: Two periods of 12 months
Energy (Policy and Research)Lot 4 covers policy focused research and analytical services relating to energy use, decarbonisation, and energy performance of buildings. This lot focuses on Section 6 of the of the Domestic and Non-Domestic Technical Handbooks. Outputs may inform amendments to regulations, updates to Technical Handbooks, supporting guidance, related policy, and consultation material.
Renewal: Two periods of 12 months
Environment and SustainabilityLot 5 covers consultancy and research services relating to environmental performance and sustainability of buildings and the built environment. This lot focuses on Section 3 and Section 7 of the Domestic and Non-Domestic Technical Handbooks. Outputs may inform amendments to regulations, updates to Technical Handbooks, supporting guidance, and related policy and consultation material.
Renewal: Two periods of 12 months
StructureLot 6 covers structural engineering and structural safety consultancy services supporting building standards, technical guidance, and regulatory compliance. This lot focuses on Section 1 of the Domestic and Non-Domestic Technical Handbooks. Outputs may inform amendments to regulations, updates to Technical Handbooks, supporting guidance, and related policy and consultation material. Research within this lot will support the development of guidance and policy in relation to matters relating to building safety and structural integrity.
Renewal: Two periods of 12 months
Non-technicalLot 7 covers the provision of overarching business and policy support services for Lots 1 to 6 to enable informed decision-making and effective policy development. The scope includes the delivery of detailed options appraisals to assess the feasibility of approaches against strategic objectives, alongside robust cost impact and benefit analysis to evaluate the financial, economic, and value-for-money implications of policy and technical proposals. 1.2. The Lot also encompasses stakeholder survey design, delivery, and engagement activities to gather evidence, insights, and feedback in support of policy development and refinement for Lots 1 to 6. In addition, suppliers will support the development and authoring of clear, accessible draft guidance and supporting materials, ensuring outputs are well-structured, evidence-based, and suitable for consultation, approval, and implementation within relevant organisational or regulatory contexts.
Renewal: Two Periods of 12 months
Safety/AccessibilityLot 2 covers the intended research and outputs to support the development standards and guidance contained under Section 3 'Environment' and Section 4 'Safety' in relation to the accessibility and safety of new domestic and non-domestic buildings. Services will support the regulatory development, options appraisal, and cost impact modelling and assessment of the above themes. Outputs will inform the production of policy and consultation materials as well as amendments to regulations and updated technical handbook guidance.
Renewal: Two periods of 12 months
Energy (Software, Tools and Methodology)Lot 3 covers the provision of technical services relating to energy related software, tools, and methodologies supporting compliance, modelling, and assessment within the Scottish building standards system.
Renewal: Two periods of 12 months
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000827135
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559455
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
71314000 - Energy and related services
71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71315200 - Building consultancy services
71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
73110000 - Research services
73210000 - Research consultancy services
79315000 - Social research services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 17 Aug 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- 20 Apr 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- GLASGOW
- Postcode
- G2 8LU
- Post Town
- Glasgow
- Country
- Scotland
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM1 East Central Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM13 City of Edinburgh
- Delivery Location
- TLM Scotland
-
- Local Authority
- City of Edinburgh
- Electoral Ward
- Leith
- Westminster Constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552148&idx=1
20th March 2026 - Request for Information (RFI) -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552148
Building Standards Research and Technical Services Framework - The Authority is considering commissioning a research framework to support the Building Standards Division. The Building Standards Division requires a series of research commissions over the next 36 - 48 months. Each commission relates to a specialist area and may require differing technical expertise, methodologies, and delivery timescales, and subsequent research activity may be required as findings emerge or policy needs evolve. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to understand the supplier market and, in particular, to seek feedback on how the requirement could be structured and lotted in any future Invitation to Tender (ITT). This RFI will inform the Authority's Sourcing Strategy and does not form part of any formal procurement process. -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559455
Building Standards Research and Technical Services Framework - The Authority intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of research and technical services across seven lots. The Framework Agreement will be available for use by Scottish Government, Building Standards Division only and will enable the procurement of specialist support in the following areas: Lot 1: Fire Lot 2: Safety/Accessibility Lot 3: Energy (Software, Tools and Methodology) Lot 4: Energy (Policy and Research) Lot 5: Environment and Sustainability Lot 6: Structure Lot 7: Non-technical Economic operators may bid for one, several, or all lots. No guarantee is given as to the volume or value of services that may be awarded under the Framework Agreement. Call-off contracts will be awarded in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement. The estimated maximum framework value is GBP 4,000,000. Call-off contracts under the Framework Agreement may be awarded by either direct award or mini-competition in accordance with the framework terms and conditions. The Authority reserves the right to use either method as appropriate to the specific requirement.
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