Tender

Property Management Consultant

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

29 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is seeking to appoint a Property Management Consultant to provide a comprehensive management service for the Heriot-Watt Research Park located on its Edinburgh Campus. The procurement process, which is in the tender stage, is being conducted via an open procedure, with submissions to be made electronically by 29th June 2026. The contract, valued at £150,000, is categorised under the services industry, specifically within the educational sector. Heriot-Watt University, identified as the buying organisation and central purchasing body, is based in Riccarton, Edinburgh. The procurement timeline also includes a contract period for 1,080 days, with potential extensions subject to performance and needs. The bid opening is scheduled for the same day as the submission deadline.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in property management, particularly those with a background in servicing educational institutions or research facilities. Companies with robust annual turnovers, evidenced by a minimum of £300,000 in the last two years, and those possessing the required levels of insurance, such as Employer's Liability Insurance of £5,000,000, will be well-positioned to compete. The contract presents growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of delivering high-quality management services within the stipulated timeframe, aligning with Heriot-Watt University's rigorous compliance requirements. Successful bidders will need to provide audited accounts and demonstrate their capability to handle such a procurement.

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Notice Title

Property Management Consultant

Notice Description

The University wishes to the appointment of a Property Management Consultant to deliver a comprehensive management service for the Heriot-Watt Research Park located on its Edinburgh Campus

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to the appointment of a Property Management Consultant to deliver a comprehensive management service for the Heriot-Watt Research Park located on its Edinburgh Campus

Renewal: The University the right to extend the Agreement for two further 12 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833238
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556831
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AS
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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