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23 Jul 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Livingston, has conducted a direct procurement process, resulting in the award of a contract titled "Effective ventilation guidance and practice to mitigate the indoor airborne transmission..." to the University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture. This contract, valued at £9,826, involved research and development services within the domain of consultancy, categorised under CPV 73000000. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 23rd July 2026, following a tender period that spanned from 8th March to 11th March 2026. This service-focused procurement sought to update and review guidance on ventilation considering recent scientific and industry advancements, aligning with updated standards.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy, especially those specialised in architecture and building standards. Companies with expertise in ventilation systems and indoor air quality can find avenues for growth given the project's focus on industry evidence and regulatory alignment. As the contract was awarded directly without competition, similar enterprises might benefit from positioning themselves as expert collaborators in consulting projects that require specialised knowledge in ventilation and infection risk mitigation.

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Notice Title

Award of Effective ventilation guidance and practice to mitigate the indoor airborne transmission...

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to review and update the original 2023 report taking account of:* the latest scientific and industry evidence and guidance on ventilation and airborne infection risk,* alignment with updated UK, Scottish and international standards,* BSD's comments (previously provided to the authors) regarding clarity, applicability and future regulatory considerations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836179
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560752
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,826 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

THE LINES BETWEEN

TURNER & TOWNSEND

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

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