--- title: "Building Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811246" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811246" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000811246.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000811246.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-25" --- # Building Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811246 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811246) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000811246.json) ## Summary The latest procurement opportunity, announced by Argyll and Bute Council, involves the establishment of a Building Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for various consultancy services. It specifically targets the general public services sector and pertains to the delivery of services within the Argyll and Bute region, UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure method, allowing electronic submissions. Essential dates include a submission deadline set for 30th October 2025 at 12:00 PM, followed by the start of the award period on the same day. The estimated total value for this service contract is approximately £2,255,835, with options for extension based on performance. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in building and property consultancy services to enhance their operations and expand their client base within the public sector. Ideal candidates include architectural firms, civil and structural engineering consultants, and specialists in renewable energy and ecological surveys. The dynamic nature of the purchasing system offers these businesses flexible entry points throughout its duration, allowing for broad participation and tailored contract opportunities. The open procedure ensures a competitive environment, offering growth potential for firms willing to engage in long-term collaboration with municipal authorities. ## Notice The Council currently procures lower value Unregulated (values under 50,000 GBP) Property Consultancy Services contracts via Quick Quotes, inviting all known Consultants interested in these lower value projects to be included within the distribution lists. It is now proposed to replace this procurement method with a lotted Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). ### Lot Information Civil Engineers The services may encompass a range of Civil and Structural Engineering Services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Clerk of Works The services may encompass a range of Clerk of Works Services. The services may encompass a range of civil and structural engineering services to building fabric and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Conservation Architects (for listed buildings) The services may encompass a range of Conservation Architect services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as per Supporting Document. Ecological Surveyors The services may encompass a range of Ecological services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as per the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Geotechnical Engineers The services may encompass a range of Geotechnical Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Commercial Kitchen Designers The services may encompass a range of Commercial Kitchen Design services to new and existing buildings, as per the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Landscape Architects The services may encompass a range of Landscape Architecture services to public realm areas around buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Mechanical and Electrical Engineers The services may encompass a range of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS Quantity Surveying The services may encompass a range of Quantity Surveying services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Rot/Preservation Works Surveyors The services may encompass a range of Rot/ Preservation survey services to buildings as described in the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Structural Engineers The services may encompass a range of Structural Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Topographical Surveyors The services may encompass a range of Topographical surveying services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. CDM Advisors The services may encompass a range of CDM Advisory Services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Acoustic Engineers The services may encompass a range of Acoustic Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as per the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Systems Engineers The services may encompass a range of Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Systems Engineering services to buildings, as described in the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Building Surveyors The services may encompass a range of Building Surveying services to buildings, as described in the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Conservation Building Surveyors The services may encompass a range of Conservation/ Traditional Building Surveying services to buildings, as described in the Supporting Document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. Architects The services may encompass a range of Architectural Services on buildings and their adjacent grounds excluding conservational architectural services as described in Supporting document. Renewal: The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540028 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,255,835 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 22314000 - Designs - 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest - 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works - 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings - 71315200 - Building consultancy services - 71315300 - Building surveying services - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works - 71324000 - Quantity surveying services - 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services - 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services - 71336000 - Engineering support services - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 71351810 - Topographical services - 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites - 71354300 - Cadastral surveying services - 71355000 - Surveying services - 71420000 - Landscape architectural services - 71540000 - Construction management services - 72242000 - Design-modelling services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79311000 - Survey services - 79311100 - Survey design services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work - 79930000 - Specialty design services - 79932000 - Interior design services - 79933000 - Design support services - 79934000 - Furniture design services - 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings - 92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings ## Release History - 25 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540028 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540028 Building Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System - The Council currently procures lower value Unregulated (values under 50,000 GBP) Property Consultancy Services contracts via Quick Quotes, inviting all known Consultants interested in these lower value projects to be included within the distribution lists. It is now proposed to replace this procurement method with a lotted Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=811246 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811246 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811246. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000811246.json.