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Category Services
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No. of Lots 18
Status Active
Published 25th Sep 2025
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-05a233 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Building consultancy services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £2,255,835 |
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Category Services
Type
No. of Lots 18
Status Active
Published 25th Sep 2025
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-05a233 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Building consultancy services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £2,255,835 |
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
Contact
MIRELA SIMIONOV
mirela.simionov [at] argyll-bute.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1586555232
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
I.1) Name and addresses
Forestry and Land Scotland
Great Glen House, Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
daniel.rice [at] forestryandland.gov.scot
Telephone
+44 3000676000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
I.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Building Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System
II.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 拢2,255,835
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Civil Engineers
Lot No
2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Civil and Structural Engineering Services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Clerk of Works
Lot No
3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Conservation Architects (for listed buildings)
Lot No
4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Conservation Architect services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as per Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Ecological Surveyors
Lot No
5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 79311000 - Survey services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Ecological services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as per the Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Geotechnical Engineers
Lot No
6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Geotechnical Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Commercial Kitchen Designers
Lot No
7
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22314000 - Designs
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 72242000 - Design-modelling services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 79932000 - Interior design services
- 79934000 - Furniture design services
- 79933000 - Design support services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Commercial Kitchen Design services to new and existing buildings, as per the Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Landscape Architects
Lot No
8
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
Lot No
9
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Quantity Surveying
Lot No
10
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Quantity Surveying services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Rot/Preservation Works Surveyors
Lot No
11
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings
- 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Rot/ Preservation survey services to buildings as described in the Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Structural Engineers
Lot No
12
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Structural Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Topographical Surveyors
Lot No
13
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351810 - Topographical services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Topographical surveying services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
CDM Advisors
Lot No
14
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79933000 - Design support services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of CDM Advisory Services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as described in the Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Acoustic Engineers
Lot No
15
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Acoustic Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, as per the Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Systems Engineers
Lot No
16
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 71300000 - Engineering services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Systems Engineering services to buildings, as described in the Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Building Surveyors
Lot No
17
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Building Surveying services to buildings, as described in the Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Conservation Building Surveyors
Lot No
18
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79311100 - Survey design services
- 71354300 - Cadastral surveying services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Conservation/ Traditional Building Surveying services to buildings, as described in the Supporting Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Architects
Lot No
1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll and Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Architectural Services on buildings and their adjacent grounds excluding conservational architectural services as described in Supporting document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
As described within Supporting Document for each Lot.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section IV. Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 October 2025
Local time
12:00pm
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 October 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section VI. Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at .
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at .
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see:
(SC Ref:811246)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Oban Sheriff Court
Oban
Country
United Kingdom