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title: "Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000698322"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-06-17"
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# Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000698322

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process to establish a four-year Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services, covering alterations, refurbishments, and both maintenance and new build works. The agreement, starting on 1st May 2025 and lasting for four years, was facilitated through a restricted procedure, ensuring a selective procurement method. This tender includes various projects in Edinburgh and is categorised under the education sector. The procurement process completed with the award of active contracts to multiple suppliers like Currie & Brown UK Limited, Thomson Bethune Ltd, and others, with contracts signed on 20th May 2025, amounting to various project values up to GBP 10M and beyond, following a competitive quality-to-price ratio of 90:10.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses skilled in quantity surveying and related services to engage with a prominent educational institution. The agreement appeals particularly to those with experience in alterations, major refurbishments, and infrastructure-oriented projects, as well as those capable of fulfilling a framework agreement encompassing multiple procurement arrangements and contract complexities. It offers opportunities especially beneficial for SMEs looking to expand their client base in the education sector, supporting further growth in technical and administrative management expertise.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. The framework agreement was tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. All of the University of Edinburgh's Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise the framework agreement at any time during the life of the framework period.

### Lot Information

Maintenance/Small Works Projects up to a contract value of GBP 2.5M

The University of Edinburgh is establishing a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. Projects types and services will include a mixture (but not limited to) of: - Project types: Alterations and refurbishment associated with new occupation, changes of and upgrade of facilities; Adaptations and extensions of existing buildings; Maintenance works and New build works (including demolition of existing buildings). - Services: Contract administration and employer's representative services; Peer reviews and due diligence services; Facilitation of value engineering and risk workshops and supporting in the preparation of funding bids and supplying information for rating assessors and the like. This includes the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as a standalone infrastructure project. The QS services shall include the preparation of a Bill of Quantities or a Contract Sum Analysis, Employer's Requirements or a Schedule of Works, as appropriate dependent on procurement approach and University's instruction/preference. The appointed QS consultant needs to have a thorough working knowledge of works contracts, for example but not limited to NEC, JCT and ICE and support the University in the use of a variety of procurement arrangements including collaborative working and framework arrangements, for example mini competitions using SCAPE and CCS framework agreements. The University may utilise Design Team and Contractor Framework Agreements and the service provider will need to familiarise themselves with the ethos and operational details of these Framework Agreements. In addition, the appointed QS should allow for regular and frequent project team meetings throughout the project, necessary for full co-ordination of the project. University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply. Agreement start date 1st May 2025 for 4 years (2 years plus 1+1 extension options). University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.

Renewal: 2 years with the option to extend a further 2 years

New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 2.5M and up to GBP 10M

The University of Edinburgh is establishing a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. Projects types and services will include a mixture (but not limited to) of: - Project types: Alterations and refurbishment associated with new occupation, changes of and upgrade of facilities; Adaptations and extensions of existing buildings; Maintenance works and New build works (including demolition of existing buildings). - Services: Contract administration and employer's representative services; Peer reviews and due diligence services; Facilitation of value engineering and risk workshops and supporting in the preparation of funding bids and supplying information for rating assessors and the like. This includes the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as a standalone infrastructure project. The QS services shall include the preparation of a Bill of Quantities or a Contract Sum Analysis, Employer's Requirements or a Schedule of Works, as appropriate dependent on procurement approach and University's instruction/preference. The appointed QS consultant needs to have a thorough working knowledge of works contracts, for example but not limited to NEC, JCT and ICE and support the University in the use of a variety of procurement arrangements including collaborative working and framework arrangements, for example mini competitions using SCAPE and CCS framework agreements. The University may utilise Design Team and Contractor Framework Agreements and the service provider will need to familiarise themselves with the ethos and operational details of these Framework Agreements. In addition, the appointed QS should allow for regular and frequent project team meetings throughout the project, necessary for full co-ordination of the project. University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply. Agreement start date 1st May 2025 for 4 years (2 years plus 1+1 extension options). University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.

Renewal: 2 years with an option to extend a further 2 years

New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 10M

The University of Edinburgh is establishing a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. Projects types and services will include a mixture (but not limited to) of: - Project types: Alterations and refurbishment associated with new occupation, changes of and upgrade of facilities; Adaptations and extensions of existing buildings; Maintenance works and New build works (including demolition of existing buildings). - Services: Contract administration and employer's representative services; Peer reviews and due diligence services; Facilitation of value engineering and risk workshops and supporting in the preparation of funding bids and supplying information for rating assessors and the like. This includes the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as a standalone infrastructure project. The QS services shall include the preparation of a Bill of Quantities or a Contract Sum Analysis, Employer's Requirements or a Schedule of Works, as appropriate dependent on procurement approach and University's instruction/preference. The appointed QS consultant needs to have a thorough working knowledge of works contracts, for example but not limited to NEC, JCT and ICE and support the University in the use of a variety of procurement arrangements including collaborative working and framework arrangements, for example mini competitions using SCAPE and CCS framework agreements. The University may utilise Design Team and Contractor Framework Agreements and the service provider will need to familiarise themselves with the ethos and operational details of these Framework Agreements. In addition, the appointed QS should allow for regular and frequent project team meetings throughout the project, necessary for full co-ordination of the project. University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply. Agreement start date 1st May 2025 for 4 years (2 years plus 1+1 extension options). University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.

Renewal: 2 yeas with the option to extend for a further 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532686 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This requirement may be tendered again once the framework expires in approximately four years on from contract award. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,690,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BROWNRIGGS; CURRIE & BROWN; DOIG AND SMITH; GARDINER & THEOBALD; SUMMERS-INMAN; THOMSON BETHUNE; THOMSON GRAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532686
- 10 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470995
- 24 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452303

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452303
  Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement - The University of Edinburgh wishes to establish a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to deliver an EU compliant, quick and efficient route to market for the University and Suppliers, minimising the resource required to procure Quantity Surveying Services. The framework agreement shall be tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. All of the University of Edinburgh's Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise the framework agreement at any time during the life of the framework period. The timeline for tendering is still to be finalised however we anticipate tendering procedures shall commence no later than August 2022 and award of framework agreement March 2023. This procurement will be conducted using the Two Stage Restricted Procedure. The tendering exercise will use the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T) portal https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html All interested parties are requested to register their interest in this Prior Information Notice (PIN) and ensure they are registered on PCS-T in order to access the tender, once published.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470995
  Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement - The University of Edinburgh wishes to establish a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. The framework agreement shall be tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. All of the University of Edinburgh's Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise the framework agreement at any time during the life of the framework period. Projects types and services will include a mixture (but not limited to) of: - Project types: Alterations and refurbishment associated with new occupation, changes of and upgrade of facilities; Adaptations and extensions of existing buildings; Maintenance works and New build works (including demolition of existing buildings). - Services: Contract administration and employer's representative services; Peer reviews and due diligence services; Facilitation of value engineering and risk workshops and supporting in the preparation of funding bids and supplying information for rating assessors and the like. This includes the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as a standalone infrastructure project. The Quantity Surveying services shall include the preparation of a Bill of Quantities or a Contract Sum Analysis, Employer's Requirements or a Schedule of Works, as appropriate dependent on procurement approach and University's instruction/preference. The service providers (appointed QS consultant) needs to have a thorough working knowledge of works contracts, for example but not limited to NEC, JCT and ICE and support the University in the use of a variety of procurement arrangements including collaborative working and framework arrangements i.e. mini competitions using SCAPE and CCS framework agreements. The University may utilise Design Team and Contractor Framework Agreements and the service provider will need to familiarise themselves with the ethos and operational details of these Framework Agreements. The service provider should allow for regular and frequent project team meetings throughout the project, necessary for full co-ordination of the project as well as framework performance reviews in relation to agreed key performance indicators and service level agreements. The framework will be divided into three Lots in accordance with value bands as detailed below. Bidders will be allowed to bid for one or more Lots: -Lot 1 Maintenance/Small Works Projects up to a contract value of GBP 2.5M -Lot 2 New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 2.5M and up to GBP 10M -Lot 3 New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 10M The University intends to invite the top scoring suppliers, who have met all pre-conditions, on to the framework, as per: Lot 1: 6 service providers; Lot 2: 3 service providers; Lot 3: 3 service providers. For each Lot, there will be the option to award contracts either by direct award on a rotational basis or mini competition.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532686
  Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement - The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. The framework agreement was tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. All of the University of Edinburgh's Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise the framework agreement at any time during the life of the framework period.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000698322
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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