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title: "Construction Design Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051086"
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buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Construction Design Services Framework

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051086

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## Summary

The public procurement process for Aberdeenshire Council's Construction Design Services Framework was initiated with an open procedure and encompasses services within the construction consultancy industry category. This contract involves delivering various design services split into five distinct lots: architecture, landscape architecture, structural and civil engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, and quantity surveying and project management. Aberdeenshire Council, in collaboration with Aberdeen City Council and The Highland Council, seeks to address their construction needs in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The framework allows options for renewal, indicating its strategic importance for regional development. The framework has gone through stages including tender update and award, with contracts signed on 26 January 2026, following an extension of submission deadlines in June 2025 to allow comprehensive bidding.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction design services to expand their portfolio with a regional authority. The framework included community benefits like sustainability and fair work practices, highlighting the councils' commitment to ethical procurement. Suitable contenders for these lots are firms adept in delivering comprehensive consultancy services in architecture, engineering, landscape design, and project management. With the framework agreement ensuring a diverse participation, the inclusion of firms such as Anderson Bell Christie Limited, Aecom Ltd, and Fairhurst Group LLP demonstrates the competitive nature and robust demand for top-quality design services, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs and established firms alike to engage with significant public sector projects in the UK.

## Notice

The Contract is to provide Aberdeenshire Council with Construction Design Services split into 5 lots: Lot 1 - Architecture and Associated Services Lot 2 - Landscape Architecture and Associated Services Lot 3 - Structural and Civil Engineering and Associated Services Lot 4 - Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering and Associated Services Lot 5 - Quantity Surveying and Project Management Services and Associated Services Please note this framework's other key users will be Aberdeen City Council and The Highland Council.

### Lot Information

Architecture and Associated Services

This Lot is for the provision of Architectural and associated services for the alteration and refurbishment of existing properties and the construction of new build properties within the Aberdeenshire property portfolio.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months at the end of the Framework

Landscape Architecture and Associated Services

This Lot is for the provision of Landscape Architecture and associated services for the alteration and refurbishment of existing properties and the construction of new build properties within the Aberdeenshire property portfolio.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months at the end of the Framework.

Structural and Civil Engineering and Associated Services

This Lot is for the provision of Civil and Structural Engineering and associated services for the alteration and refurbishment of existing properties and the construction of new build properties within the Aberdeenshire property portfolio.

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional 12 months at the end of the Framework

Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering and Associated Services

This Lot is for the provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering and associated services for the alteration and refurbishment of existing properties and the construction of new build properties within the Aberdeenshire property portfolio.

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional 12 month at the end of the Framework

Quantity Surveying and Project Management Services and Associated Services

This Lot is for the provision of Quantity Surveying and Project Management and associated services for the alteration and refurbishment of existing properties and the construction of new build properties within the Aberdeenshire property portfolio.

Renewal: Option to extend an additional 12 months at the end of the Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020432-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,020,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; ANDERSON BELL CHRISTIE; ATKINSRÉALIS; ATKINSRÉALIS PPS; C C D P; COLLECTIVE ARCHITECTURE; DOIG AND SMITH; DWA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS; FAIRHURST GROUP; GOODSON ASSOCIATES; HALLIDAY FRASER MUNRO; JMARCHITECTS; KILOH ASSOCIATES; LUTHS SERVICES; MCCUE & PORTER; MCLEOD + AITKEN; NARRO ASSOCIATES; RANKINFRASER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE; SLR CONSULTING; WGM CONSULTING ENGINEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020432-2026
- 13 Jun 2025 at 09:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032170-2025
- 12 May 2025 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020336-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797793
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA26963

## Provenance

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