--- title: "Rural Property Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0368ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0368ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0368ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0368ea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH WATER" published: "2022-09-15" --- # Rural Property Services Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0368ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0368ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0368ea.json) ## Summary The contracting authority, Scottish Water, has initiated a tender process for the provision of services related to the management of Scottish Water's rural land and property. The title of the tender is "Rural Property Services" under the main procurement category of services. The tender involves the management of nearly 60,000 acres of water catchments, property holdings, houses, reservoirs, and woodlands in Scotland. The contract value is £7,000,000 GBP, with a contract duration of 2880 days. The procurement method is selective, following a competitive procedure with negotiation. The deadline for tender submission is 17th October 2022. This tender for Rural Property Services presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those with expertise in rural land management services, property valuation, negotiation, and land referencing. Businesses with RICS accreditation and experience in similar scopes and scales of services are well-suited to compete. Scottish Water requires bidders to demonstrate financial and economic standing to support the contract value. The tender process allows for the possibility of framework agreements with a maximum of 999 participants. Additionally, selected bidders must comply with modern slavery regulations and operate an ethical supply chain, fostering responsible business practices. ## Notice Provision of services for management of Scottish Water rural land and property. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Water Commercial Land Management requires a pan-Scotland rural estate management service in respect of nearly 60,000 acres of owned water catchments as well a variety of small property holdings, houses, reservoirs and woodlands held to secure the effective delivery of water and wastewater services throughout Scotland. The key drivers are protecting the quality and integrity of water supplies/wastewater treatment along with the achievement of Scottish Water's wider business objectives of contributing to financial outperformance against its current Strategic Plan, maximising the value of its property portfolio and expanding the utilisation of its land and assets for renewable energy generation. The framework will encompass the following services - Rural Land Management: - Provision of professional advice and support to SW relating to the Scottish Water land and property portfolio including land and forestry management, regulatory compliance, maintenance, leases, licensing, rent and income factoring, Includes SW Land Team support through secondment. Acquisitions: - Provision of professional valuation and negotiation services associated with acquisition of land and property. Redundant Asset Programme: - Provision of professional services associated with disposal of land and property assets. Land Referencing: - Provision of professional land ownership verification services and comprehensive land ownership reports. Full service scopes provided within ITN. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9Z9RJJQ39V Renewal: The framework will have an initial 2 year term and 3 x 2-year extension options. If all extension options are utilised (total: 8-year framework term), it is estimated that the services will be re-tendered in 2031. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025985-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | If all extension options are utilised, it is estimated that the services will be re-tendered in 2031. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000,000 | | Lots value | £7,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH WATER | | Locality | MARK DUIGNAN | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G33 6FB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire | | Local authority | North Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead | | Westminster constituency | Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70332100 - Land management services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2022 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025985-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9Z9RJJQ39V - https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Mark-Duignan:-Land-management-services./9Z9RJJQ39V - https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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