Contract

Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement

  • University of Edinburgh

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-032788

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03a4c7 (view related notices)

Published 17 June 2025, 8:52am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Edinburgh

9-16 Chambers Street

Edinburgh

EH11HT

Contact

Colin Barlass

Email

cbarlass@ed.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement

Reference number

EC0975

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71324000 - Quantity surveying services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services.

The framework agreement was tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. All of the University of Edinburgh’s Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise the framework agreement at any time during the life of the framework period.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £2,690,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Maintenance/Small Works Projects up to a contract value of GBP 2.5M

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71324000 - Quantity surveying services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance

Edinburgh

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Edinburgh is establishing a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. Projects types and services will include a mixture (but not limited to) of:

- Project types: Alterations and refurbishment associated with new occupation, changes of and upgrade of facilities; Adaptations and extensions of existing buildings; Maintenance works and New build works (including demolition of existing buildings).

- Services: Contract administration and employer’s representative services; Peer reviews and due diligence services; Facilitation of value engineering and risk workshops and supporting in the preparation of funding bids and supplying information for rating assessors and the like.

This includes the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as a standalone infrastructure project.

The QS services shall include the preparation of a Bill of Quantities or a Contract Sum Analysis, Employer’s Requirements or a Schedule of Works, as appropriate dependent on procurement approach and University’s instruction/preference. The appointed QS consultant needs to have a thorough working knowledge of works contracts, for example but not limited to NEC, JCT and ICE and support the University in the use of a variety of procurement arrangements including collaborative working and framework arrangements, for example mini competitions using SCAPE and CCS framework agreements. The University may utilise Design Team and Contractor Framework Agreements and the service provider will need to familiarise themselves with the ethos and operational details of these Framework Agreements. In addition, the appointed QS should allow for regular and frequent project team meetings throughout the project, necessary for full co-ordination of the project.

University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.

Agreement start date 1st May 2025 for 4 years (2 years plus 1+1 extension options)

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90

Price - Weighting: 10

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 2.5M and up to GBP 10M

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71324000 - Quantity surveying services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance

Edinburgh

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Edinburgh is establishing a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. Projects types and services will include a mixture (but not limited to) of:

- Project types: Alterations and refurbishment associated with new occupation, changes of and upgrade of facilities; Adaptations and extensions of existing buildings; Maintenance works and New build works (including demolition of existing buildings).

- Services: Contract administration and employer’s representative services; Peer reviews and due diligence services; Facilitation of value engineering and risk workshops and supporting in the preparation of funding bids and supplying information for rating assessors and the like.

This includes the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as a standalone infrastructure project.

The QS services shall include the preparation of a Bill of Quantities or a Contract Sum Analysis, Employer’s Requirements or a Schedule of Works, as appropriate dependent on procurement approach and University’s instruction/preference. The appointed QS consultant needs to have a thorough working knowledge of works contracts, for example but not limited to NEC, JCT and ICE and support the University in the use of a variety of procurement arrangements including collaborative working and framework arrangements, for example mini competitions using SCAPE and CCS framework agreements. The University may utilise Design Team and Contractor Framework Agreements and the service provider will need to familiarise themselves with the ethos and operational details of these Framework Agreements. In addition, the appointed QS should allow for regular and frequent project team meetings throughout the project, necessary for full co-ordination of the project.

University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.

Agreement start date 1st May 2025 for 4 years (2 years plus 1+1 extension options)

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90

Price - Weighting: 10

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 10M

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71324000 - Quantity surveying services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance

Edinburgh

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Edinburgh is establishing a four year Framework Agreement for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services. Projects types and services will include a mixture (but not limited to) of:

- Project types: Alterations and refurbishment associated with new occupation, changes of and upgrade of facilities; Adaptations and extensions of existing buildings; Maintenance works and New build works (including demolition of existing buildings).

- Services: Contract administration and employer’s representative services; Peer reviews and due diligence services; Facilitation of value engineering and risk workshops and supporting in the preparation of funding bids and supplying information for rating assessors and the like.

This includes the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as a standalone infrastructure project.

The QS services shall include the preparation of a Bill of Quantities or a Contract Sum Analysis, Employer’s Requirements or a Schedule of Works, as appropriate dependent on procurement approach and University’s instruction/preference. The appointed QS consultant needs to have a thorough working knowledge of works contracts, for example but not limited to NEC, JCT and ICE and support the University in the use of a variety of procurement arrangements including collaborative working and framework arrangements, for example mini competitions using SCAPE and CCS framework agreements. The University may utilise Design Team and Contractor Framework Agreements and the service provider will need to familiarise themselves with the ethos and operational details of these Framework Agreements. In addition, the appointed QS should allow for regular and frequent project team meetings throughout the project, necessary for full co-ordination of the project.

University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.

Agreement start date 1st May 2025 for 4 years (2 years plus 1+1 extension options)

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90

Price - Weighting: 10

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-004214


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 2.5M and up to GBP 10M

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 May 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Currie & Brown UK Limited

150 Holborn

London

EC1N 2NS

Email

russell.frame@curriebrown.com

Telephone

+44 2070619000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Thomson Bethune Ltd

6 Forres Street

Edinburgh

EH3 6BJ

Email

debbiemcshane@thomsonbethune.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1312201828

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Doig and Smith

The Malt House, 2 Canning Street

Edinburgh

EH3 8EG

Email

creid@doigandsmith.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1316565820

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £900,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Maintenance/Small Works Projects up to a contract value of GBP 2.5M

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 May 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 11

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Thomson Bethune Ltd

6 Forres Street

Edinburgh

EH3 6BJ

Email

debbiemcshane@thomsonbethune.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1312201828

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Summers-Inman

40 Craiglockhart Avenue

Edinburgh

EH14 1LT

Email

angus.macdonald@summers-inman.co.uk

Telephone

+44 01314559708

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Brownriggs

Unit 16 Scion House, Stirling University Innovation Park

Stirling

FK9 4NF

Email

paul.brady@brownriggs.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1786464998

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Currie & Brown UK Limited

3rd Floor, 140 West George Street

Glasgow

G2 2HG

Email

russell.frame@curriebrown.com

Telephone

+44 1413422120

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gardiner & Theobald LLP

G1 Building, 5 George Square

Glasgow

G2 1DY

Email

c.allison@gardiner.com

Telephone

+44 1415687300

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Thomson Gray

Prospect House, 5 Thistle Street

Edinburgh

EH2 1DF

Email

ros.donaldson@thomsongray.com

Telephone

+44 1312265076

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £540,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 10M

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 May 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Currie & Brown UK Limited

150 Holborn

London

EC1N 2NS

Email

russell.frame@curriebrown.com

Telephone

+44 2070619000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Thomson Gray

Prospect House, 5 Thistle Street

Edinburgh

EH2 1DF

Email

ros.donaldson@thomsongray.com

Telephone

+44 7872069889

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Thomson Bethune

6 Forres Street

Edinburgh

EH3 6BJ

Email

debbiemcshane@thomsonbethune.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1312201828

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,250,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.

(SC Ref:801454)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh

Country

United Kingdom