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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, acting as the buying organisation, has successfully completed a procurement process to appoint a Quantity Surveyor for its Building Fabric Maintenance and Small Works MTC Framework Agreement, under the services category. This procurement is aimed at supporting the operational framework EC0996 and has been executed using an open procedure. The contract, which has been awarded to Thomson Gray, spans an initial term from 15th July 2026 to 14th July 2027, with options to extend up to 14th July 2029. Located in Edinburgh, this tender highlights the strategic use of public law governance aimed at educational infrastructure.

For businesses in the surveying and construction industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth. As the contract was awarded through the University of Edinburgh's direct award procedure, and given its value of £200,000 GBP, firms with expertise in managing small works and building maintenance could leverage their services within the scope of this framework agreement. Businesses familiar with the local landscape and capable of providing comprehensive surveyor services can obtain significant traction and expand their portfolio by engaging in similar projects procured by public universities and bodies governed by public law.

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Notice Title

Quantity Surveyor for the Building Fabric Maintenance and Small Works MTC Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a Quantity Surveyor to support the operation of the University's EC0996 Building Fabric Maintenance and Small Works MTC Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a Quantity Surveyor to support the operation of the University's EC0996 Building Fabric Maintenance and Small Works MTC Framework Agreement. The initial call-off contract term is for one year from 15th July 2026 through to 14th July 2027. The University, in its sole discretion, has two 1-year options to extend, potentially taking the contract through to 14th July 2029 if all extensions are applied. This contract has been awarded via a Direct Award procedure utilising the University of Edinburgh's EC0975 Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement.. This contract has been awarded via a Direct Award procedure under the University of Edinburgh's EC0975 Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement. Please note, the weightings above relate to the original framework tender.

Options: The initial call-off contract term is for one year from 15th July 2026 through to 14th July 2027. The University, in its sole discretion, has two 1-year options to extend, potentially taking the contract through to 14th July 2029 if all extensions are applied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838609
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561320
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON GRAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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