---
title: "Tweedbank Development Partner Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826208"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Tweedbank Development Partner Legal Support

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826208

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal support related to the appointment of a development partner for a housing project at Lowood Estate, Tweedbank. This open procedure, classified under the industry category of general public services, was conducted in the region of UKM91. The procurement reached the award stage with Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP being awarded the contract on 10th March 2026, valued at £75,000. The contracting process was initiated with the objective of obtaining specialised legal services in the UK, following a structured tender approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with expertise in supporting real estate and development projects. The involvement in such public sector contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio and visibility within the industry. Large firms capable of handling complex legal frameworks for public sector projects are especially well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Although the procurement method employed was open, only Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP submitted a bid, suggesting potential growth opportunities for businesses looking to enter this market area.

## Notice

Provision of legal advice in relation to the appointment of a development partner for the proposed housing development at Lowood Estate, Tweedbank.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of legal advice in relation to the appointment of a development partner for the proposed housing development at Lowood Estate, Tweedbank.. The price and quality award criteria do not apply in relation to direct awards from this collaborative framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551413 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 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 | £75,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551413

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551413
  Tweedbank Development Partner Legal Support - Provision of legal advice in relation to the appointment of a development partner for the proposed housing development at Lowood Estate, Tweedbank.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826208

## Provenance

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