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title: "Estates Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b541"
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# Estates Surveys

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b541

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by Heriot-Watt University, seeking tenders for "Estates Surveys" in the building surveying services sector. The university is located primarily in Edinburgh, with additional premises in Galashiels within the Scottish Borders. This open procurement initiative is aimed at facilitating the valuation and surveying of approximately 100 buildings, compliant with current RICS guidelines. The tender was recently awarded following an active bidding phase, which concluded on 25 June 2021, with a significant contract value estimated at £225,000 and a contract period lasting up to three years with possible extensions.

This tender presents opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in property valuation, building surveying, and energy performance certification sectors. Companies that specialise in RICS-compliant assessments or that can conduct equality accessibility surveys are particularly well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio while contributing to Heriot-Watt University in meeting its property management goals, thus fostering long-term relationships in the education sector.

## Notice

1.1 A Buildings Property Valuation and Insurance Re-instatement Valuation for approximately one hundred (100) of the University's building, the majority of which are in Edinburgh with a small number located at our Scottish Borders campus in Galashiels. This should be undertaken with reference to the current RICS guidance "Valuation - Global Standards", commonly referred to as the "RICS Red Book Global" and related "Reinstatement Cost Assessment of Buildings" guidance

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Tender will cover the following four elements of services: 1. Property Valuation and Insurance Reinstatement Valuation 2. Building Condition Surveys - to Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) standards 3. DDA Equality Accessibility Surveys of Buildings 4. Energy Performance Certification of Buildings (EPC's) Additional information: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to carry out this procurement process. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.

Renewal: May 2024 - 1st extension May 2025 - 2nd extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028138-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BROWN + WALLACE; DOIG AND SMITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315300 - Building surveying services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2021 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028138-2021
- 26 May 2021 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011727-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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