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title: "Construction Design Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797793"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# Construction Design Services Framework

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797793

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## Summary

The Construction Design Services Framework, led by Aberdeenshire Council, offers an opportunity for various services including architecture, landscape architecture, structural and civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, public health engineering, and quantity surveying coupled with project management. This procurement initiative is organised as an open procedure, targeting service providers in the general public services category, specifically catering to Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, and The Highland Council regions. The award stage was completed on 6th March 2026, with contracts signed on 26th January 2026, underlining Aberdeenshire Council's commitment to enhancing its property portfolio across these services.

This framework represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, with 24 supplier slots available, fostering business growth through collaboration and competitive bidding. It emphasises quality and pricing, with flexible contracts allowing a potential renewal for an additional year at the framework's conclusion. Companies providing these essential services can tap into a substantial market demand, provided they focus on innovation, fair work practices, and prompt payments within the supply chain. Community benefits such as skills training and collaborative working underscore the framework's value for diligent and responsive businesses ready to enhance regional infrastructure.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551168 |
| 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 | 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551168
- 13 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532489
- 12 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530055

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530055&idx=12
  30th June 2025 - Scoring Methodologies for evaluation of Lots 1-5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530055&idx=11
  26th June 2025 - 7. Appendix 1E - Lot 5 QS and PM Services REV B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530055&idx=10
  26th June 2025 - 31 RICS Standard Form of Consultant's Appointment Scotland May 2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530055&idx=9
  17th June 2025 - Appendices revised to present correct construction value bandings.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530055&idx=8
  12th June 2025 - Fee Templates for Lot 5 amended, identifying the total price sub-criteria for QS (70%) and PM (30%)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530055&idx=2
  21st May 2025 - Revised ITT document to replace one within the info pack, new doc confirms Quality/Price % split.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530055&idx=7
  21st May 2025 - Revised ITT document to replace one within the info pack, new doc confirms Quality/Price % split.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530055&idx=6
  21st May 2025 - Revised Fee Template to replace document within the info pack.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530055&idx=5
  21st May 2025 - Revised Fee Template to replace document within the info pack.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530055&idx=4
  21st May 2025 - Revised Fee Template to replace one within the info pack.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530055&idx=3
  21st May 2025 - Revised Fee Template to replace one within the info pack.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530055&idx=1
  12th May 2025 - Construction Design Services Framework Info Pack
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530055
  Construction Design Services Framework - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551168
  Construction Design Services Framework - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797793

## Provenance

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