Tender

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR MULTI-DISCIPLINE DESIGN SERVICES

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian, located in Aberdeen, is seeking to establish a framework agreement for Multi-Discipline Design Services. This procurement falls under the health industry category and will cover the regions of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray. The process is at the tender stage, employing an open procedure for selecting suppliers and inviting electronic submissions. This tender, with an ID of JUN557000, opened on 2nd June 2026 and has a submission deadline of 12:00 on 1st July 2026. The award period begins immediately after the submission deadline, and interested businesses can find more details through the publicly accessible procurement portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the professional design and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in health infrastructure. By participating in this multi-supplier framework, companies can establish a long-term relationship with NHS Grampian and benefit from steady project assignments. The procurement seeks qualified service providers with proven capabilities in multi-discipline design to support the evolving needs of the NHS Grampian Estates portfolio. The procurement requirements include the need for experienced professionals, making it ideal for businesses with a track record in delivering quality design services within the health sector.

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Notice Title

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR MULTI-DISCIPLINE DESIGN SERVICES

Notice Description

NHS Grampian (the Authority) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of Multi-Discipline Design Team Services. The requirement will include all aspects of Professional Multi Discipline Design Team services to allow the Authority to maintain and develop its Estates portfolio in accordance with the changing needs of the service it delivers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Grampian (the Authority) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of Multi-Discipline Design Team Services. The requirement will include all aspects of Professional Multi Discipline Design Team services to allow the Authority to maintain and develop its Estates portfolio in accordance with the changing needs of the service it delivers.. See ITT Doc for more information

Renewal: Up to 12 months renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833394
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557000
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

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


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 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
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557000
    FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR MULTI-DISCIPLINE DESIGN SERVICES - NHS Grampian (the Authority) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of Multi-Discipline Design Team Services. The requirement will include all aspects of Professional Multi Discipline Design Team services to allow the Authority to maintain and develop its Estates portfolio in accordance with the changing needs of the service it delivers.

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