---
title: "Award of To identify effective ventilation guidance and practice to mitigate the indoor airborne ..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821331"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# Award of To identify effective ventilation guidance and practice to mitigate the indoor airborne ...

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821331

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has concluded an award in the field of research and development services, specifically focusing on effective ventilation guidance to mitigate indoor airborne infection risks. The contract is directly awarded to the University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture, with no competitive tendering involved, and encompasses consultancy services aimed at improving ventilation standards aligned with UK, Scottish, and international benchmarks. Located in Livingston, Scotland, the buying organisation aims to incorporate the latest scientific evidence into regulatory frameworks. The signing date for this contract is set for 2nd December 2026, and the procurement process is currently in the award stage.

This tender offers business growth prospects for firms specialising in research and consultancy within the ventilation and infection control domain. Companies experienced in regulatory compliance and scientific research application can leverage this opportunity to enhance their industry standards and methodologies. Although the contract was awarded directly, businesses with robust capabilities in related consultancy services may find future projects within the Scottish Government’s procurement needs rewarding, especially those focusing on evidence-based practice and regulatory advancements. Additionally, partnerships with educational institutions like the University of Strathclyde could benefit suppliers seeking to expand their influence in the field.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to review and update the original 2023 report taking account of:* the latest scientific and industry evidence and guidance on ventilation and airborne infection risk,* alignment with updated UK, Scottish and international standards,* BSD's comments (previously provided to the authors) regarding clarity, applicability and future regulatory considerations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550199 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,826 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NHS LANARKSHIRE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | 3X1; AECOM; ATKINSREALIS; BLAKE STEVENSON; BMES (SCOTLAND; CAS DUNCAN; COLLECTE LOCALISATION SATELLITES (CLS; CONTINUITY2; CURRIE & BROWN; ECHOMASTER MARINE; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; LARGS YACHT HAVEN; LIFE TECHNOLOGIES; PLAYSCAPES SCOTLAND; PYE TAIT LTD (TRADING AS PYE TAIT CONSULTING; SCOTFAST; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE; WATER RESCUE SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 09:46 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550199

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk

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