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title: "FW0046 - Building Surveying Services Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000535638"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2018-07-25"
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# FW0046 - Building Surveying Services Scotland

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000535638

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, based in Edinburgh, UK, is conducting a procurement process titled "FW0046 - Building Surveying Services Scotland." This is an open tender initiative primarily aimed at the services sector, with an estimated annual expenditure of around GBP 100,000 for approximately 20-30 projects each year. The procurement process involves an initial framework agreement lasting for two years, with options for two additional 12-month extensions, at the discretion of the Forestry Commission. The tender period closes on 31 May 2018, and the services are required across all locations in Scotland, covering refurbishment, maintenance, and health and safety inspections.

This procurement presents a crucial opportunity for businesses specialising in building surveying, architecture, and engineering services, particularly Chartered Building Surveyors and other qualified professionals. Companies equipped to manage projects up to GBP 500,000 and with experience in feasibility studies and reactive works could find this tender advantageous for growth. Given the competitive nature of this tender, firms that can demonstrate strong technical and professional capabilities will be well-positioned to secure this contract and foster future collaborations with the Forestry Commission.

## Notice

The FC has an ongoing requirement for Building Surveying Services. This includes planned maintenance and project works covering refurbishment, improvements, and new build works. There is also a requirement to undertake feasibility studies, organise and manage reactive works and carry out Health and Safety inspections. The projected annual spend for this requirement is in the region of GBP 100k per annum, spread over approximately 20-30 projects a year. This new framework would cater for project works where the values of the overall project works are up to GBP 500k. The FC intends to appoint one supplier only to a framework which will consist of one lot covering the whole of Scotland. The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The FC has an ongoing requirement for Building Surveying Services. This includes planned maintenance and project works covering refurbishment, improvements, and new build works. There is also a requirement to undertake feasibility studies, organise and manage reactive works and carry out Health and Safety inspections. The projected annual spend for this requirement is in the region of GBP 100k per annum, spread over approximately 20-30 projects a year. This new framework would cater for project works where the values of the overall project works are up to GBP 500k. The FC intends to appoint one supplier only to a framework which will consist of one lot covering the whole of Scotland. The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC Requirements Provision of a professional service to survey, undertake feasibility studies, design, specify required works to the forestry commission built estate. This will cover planned maintenance and project works to the various buildings across the estate. Works will include refurbishment, improvements along with some new build to the various offices, operational forest support buildings and public visitor centres and facilities. The provision of a professional service to organise and supervise reactive works and carry out health and safety inspections is also a requirement of this framework. The services will be provided by Chartered Building Surveyors, Architects or other professionals with equivalent relevant qualifications. Assistant Building Surveyors (or equivalent) may only be used to support the Chartered Building Surveyor but not to lead or design projects. They will also act as contract administrator, write reports or undertake health and safety inspections. Services may also be required from Quantity Surveyors, and Engineers (Mechanical & Electric, and Structural & Civils). It will be a requirement of this contract that all staff engaged whether direct employees or sub-contractors are suitably qualified for the specific role they are carrying out. A list of the minimum professional qualifications for each role can be found in the table in section 4.8. Not all projects will require the services provided within the scope of this framework for the entire duration of the project, and they could end at any stage of an ongoing project as set out in the specification. The FC reserves the right to end the service at any project stage. This decision will be at the sole decision of the FC. The services will fall into four categories A. Projects B. Feasibility Studies C. Reactive Works D. Health & Safety For full details bidders should refer to the document pack available in the visible to buyers section within the ITT for this tender on the Public Contracts Scotland Tender electronic tendering system.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326279 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2022 This framework is for an initial period of 2 years with an option for a further 2 x 12 month extension periods |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| 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 | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326279
- 24 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317629

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317629
  FW0046 - Building Surveying Services Scotland - The FC has an ongoing requirement for Building Surveying Services. This includes planned maintenance and project works covering refurbishment, improvements, and new build works. There is also a requirement to undertake feasibility studies, organise and manage reactive works and carry out Health and Safety inspections. The projected annual spend for this requirement is in the region of GBP 100k per annum, spread over approximately 20-30 projects a year. This new framework would cater for project works where the values of the overall project works are up to GBP 500k. The FC intends to appoint one supplier only to a framework which will consist of one lot covering the whole of Scotland. The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326279
  FW0046 - Building Surveying Services Scotland - The FC has an ongoing requirement for Building Surveying Services. This includes planned maintenance and project works covering refurbishment, improvements, and new build works. There is also a requirement to undertake feasibility studies, organise and manage reactive works and carry out Health and Safety inspections. The projected annual spend for this requirement is in the region of GBP 100k per annum, spread over approximately 20-30 projects a year. This new framework would cater for project works where the values of the overall project works are up to GBP 500k. The FC intends to appoint one supplier only to a framework which will consist of one lot covering the whole of Scotland. The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000535638
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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