Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
Contact
MIRELA SIMIONOV
mirela.simionov@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1586555232
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
one.1) Name and addresses
Forestry and Land Scotland
Great Glen House, Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
daniel.rice@forestryandland.gov.scot
Telephone
+44 3000676000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Building Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,255,835
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Civil Engineers
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Clerk of Works
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Conservation Architects (for listed buildings)
Lot No
4
two.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
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ecological Surveyors
Lot No
5
two.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
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Geotechnical Engineers
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Commercial Kitchen Designers
Lot No
7
two.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
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Landscape Architects
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Quantity Surveying
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rot/Preservation Works Surveyors
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings
- 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Structural Engineers
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Topographical Surveyors
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351810 - Topographical services
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
CDM Advisors
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79933000 - Design support services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Acoustic Engineers
Lot No
15
two.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
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Systems Engineers
Lot No
16
two.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
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Building Surveyors
Lot No
17
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
two.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
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services may encompass a range of Building Surveying services to buildings, as described in the Supporting Document.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Conservation Building Surveyors
Lot No
18
two.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
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Architects
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
two.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
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.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.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 October 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.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)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 October 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Oban Sheriff Court
Oban
Country
United Kingdom