---
title: "Award of Effective ventilation guidance and practice to mitigate the indoor airborne transmission..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836179"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# Award of Effective ventilation guidance and practice to mitigate the indoor airborne transmission...

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836179

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located in Livingston, has conducted a direct procurement process, resulting in the award of a contract titled "Effective ventilation guidance and practice to mitigate the indoor airborne transmission..." to the University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture. This contract, valued at £9,826, involved research and development services within the domain of consultancy, categorised under CPV 73000000. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 23rd July 2026, following a tender period that spanned from 8th March to 11th March 2026. This service-focused procurement sought to update and review guidance on ventilation considering recent scientific and industry advancements, aligning with updated standards. 

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy, especially those specialised in architecture and building standards. Companies with expertise in ventilation systems and indoor air quality can find avenues for growth given the project's focus on industry evidence and regulatory alignment. As the contract was awarded directly without competition, similar enterprises might benefit from positioning themselves as expert collaborators in consulting projects that require specialised knowledge in ventilation and infection risk mitigation.

## 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=JUL560752 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 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 | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Craigentinny/Duddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH; THE LINES BETWEEN; TURNER & TOWNSEND; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 10:12 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560752

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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