Tender

Professional Services Framework 2026 - 2030

LANGSTANE HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Langstane Housing Association, alongside Castlehill, Grampian, Angus, and Albyn Housing Associations, is inviting tenders for a Professional Services Framework for the period of 2026 to 2030. This procurement exercise is aimed at acquiring construction professional consultancy services, covering three main areas: Architect Services, Quantity Surveyors, and Structural Engineer Consultants. The collaboration seeks to enhance improvement, maintenance, refurbishment, and development programmes across various regions including Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Angus, Dundee, and the Highlands. The tender is currently in the active stage, with an open procurement method, and all submissions must be made electronically by 8th June 2026, at 12:00 PM. The framework has an estimated total value of GBP 3,678,000 and targets multiple lots with specific requirements for potential candidates.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architecture, quantity surveying, and structural engineering to gain valuable contracts through a structured framework agreement. Companies with expertise in these fields, particularly those familiar with the geographical challenges of operating in the covered regions, stand to benefit immensely from engaging with this framework. The collaboration among the housing associations offers a comprehensive scope involving a variety of projects, from new builds to refurbishments, thereby enabling businesses to expand their portfolios and strengthen their positions within the public sector construction consultancy market. Moreover, the contract’s commitment to community benefits makes it an attractive proposition for companies looking to make a positive impact while growing their business.

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Notice Title

Professional Services Framework 2026 - 2030

Notice Description

Langstane, Castlehill, Grampian, Angus and Albyn Housing Associations are collaboratively seeking to procure the services of construction professional consultancy services to assist with improvement, maintenance, refurbishment and development programmes. This is split into three lots being Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Structural Engineers. The Housing Associations operate across Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Angus, Dundee and the Highlands.

Lot Information

Architect Services

The Associations are collaboratively seeking to establish a framework of around 5-10 consultants on lots 1 and 2, and up to 5 on lot 3, to assist with their plans over the next 4 years. Projects will vary from improvements and refurbishments to conversions and new builds. It is important that consultants are familiar with the geography of the areas covered by this framework and have resources nearby for site visits.. Quantities and values are estimates only and there is no guarantee to any future business on the Framework.

Options: The Associations may have occasional requirements outwith the original scope of this framework.

Quantity Surveyors

QS work is likely to relate to planned / cyclical maintenance programmes (kitchen & bathroom replacements, window replacements, heating upgrades, roof and render works etc) including preparation and issuing of tender documentation through PCS, or mini-competition, and assistance with administering works contracts. There will also be some New Build works through the framework.. Quantities and values are estimates only. There is no guarantee of the volume or value of work on this Framework.

Options: The Associations may have requirements that are outwith the original scope of this framework.

Structural Engineer Consultants

The Associations are collaboratively seeking to establish a framework of around 3-5 consultants to assist with their plans over the next 4 years.. Values are estimates. There is no guarantee to the volume of work on this Framework.

Options: There may be requirements outwith the original scope of this framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830537
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555042
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,678,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,678,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANGSTANE HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Additional Buyers

ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

ANGUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

CASTLEHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION

GRAMPIAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 1SL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Cromarty Firth
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555042
    Professional Services Framework 2026 - 2030 - Langstane, Castlehill, Grampian, Angus and Albyn Housing Associations are collaboratively seeking to procure the services of construction professional consultancy services to assist with improvement, maintenance, refurbishment and development programmes. This is split into three lots being Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Structural Engineers. The Housing Associations operate across Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Angus, Dundee and the Highlands.

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