---
title: "Direct Award of Architectural Services for Borders College Redevelopment Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822381"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BORDERS COLLEGE"
published: "2026-05-25"
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# Direct Award of Architectural Services for Borders College Redevelopment Project

Buyer: BORDERS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822381

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## Summary

The procurement process was undertaken by Borders College, located in Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels. It pertains to the "Direct Award of Architectural Services for Borders College Redevelopment Project," falling under the Education industry category. The project entails master planning and design for remodeling and redeveloping the Galashiels campus. The process was at the Award stage as of 25th May 2026, with the contract actively signed on 31st March 2026. An open procurement method was utilised in this process to select the supplier, Mott MacDonald Ltd, for architectural services, under the open procedure specified for service procurement. The project is primarily based at the Borders College location within the UKM91 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those with a focus on educational facility projects. With a contract value of £225,600.5, it allows businesses to engage in a high-profile redevelopment that enhances educational infrastructure. Companies adept in planning and implementing redevelopment projects would be well-suited to compete, especially given the requirement for a comprehensive masterplan submission. The outlined project aims to maximise the use of space and improve the student and staff facilities, providing potential for businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering innovative educational environments.

## Notice

Master planning and design for Borders College Galashiels campus remodel and redevelopment project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Borders College is developing a plan to redevelop space in the Galashiels Campus to accommodate disciplines located in the Tweedbank and Hawick Campuses. The benefits of this change allow the college to make a more efficient and effective use of space providing staff and students with a broader range of facilities and enhancing the overall student experience. The project is subject to funding from the Scottish funding council and the college is required to submit a masterplan and a cost plan up to RIBA stage 4 as part of the funding process. The college has appointed the first ranked supplier on SXL for Building Construction Consultancy 0920 Lot 5 Multidisciplinary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556494 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £225,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BORDERS COLLEGE |
| Locality | GALASHIELS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD1 3HE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Galashiels and District |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDOANLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 25 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556494

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556494
  Direct Award of Architectural Services for Borders College Redevelopment Project - Master planning and design for Borders College Galashiels campus remodel and redevelopment project.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.borderscollege.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822381

## Provenance

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