Building Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System

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  "id": "053522-2026",
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  "date": "2026-06-05T16:36:01+01:00",
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  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-FTS-3190",
    "name": "Argyll and Bute Council"
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        "title": "Conservation Architects (for listed buildings)",
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          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
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        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Conservation Architect services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to:\nbrief development including options appraisals\ndesign services for listed buildings\ninspection and assessment of listed and traditional buildings\nsurveys and investigations of listed and traditional buildings\ninterpretation and reporting on listed and traditional buildings\npreparation of tender and contract documentation for works on listed and traditional buildings\nworks supervision on works for listed and traditional buildings\ncontract administration of works on listed and traditional buildings\npost contract inspection of listed and traditional buildings\ngeneral advice on listed and traditional buildings\nsupplement council resources\nPlease note consultants on this lot need to be part of the RIAS (Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland) Conservation Accreditation or RIBA equivalent.",
        "secondStage": {
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        "id": "5",
        "title": "Ecological Surveyors",
        "status": "active",
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          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
        },
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        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Ecological services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to:\necology surveys and investigations\ninterpretation and reporting\npreparation of specialist licence applications\nworks supervision and monitoring\nexpert witness\ngeneral advice\nPlease note consultants qualified on this lot require membership of a Professional body such as Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent.",
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          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
        },
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        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Geotechnical Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to:\nbrief development\ndesign services\ninspection and assessment\nsurveys and investigations\nprocuring and monitoring testing\ninterpretation and reporting\npreparation of tender and contract documentation\nworks supervision\ncontract administration\npost contract inspection\ngeneral advice\nPlease note consultants qualified on this lot require membership with the Scottish Ground engineering group, British Geotechnical Association or Institution of Civil Engineers.",
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        "submissionTerms": {
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        "title": "Commercial Kitchen Designers",
        "status": "active",
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          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
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        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Commercial Kitchen Design services to new and existing buildings, which may include, but are not limited to:\nbrief development\ndesign services\ninspection and assessment\nsurveys and investigations\npreparation of tender and contract documentation\nworks supervision\ncontract administration\ncompliance and Health and Safety advice",
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        "title": "Landscape Architects",
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          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
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        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Landscape Architecture services to public realm areas around buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to:\nbrief development including options appraisals\ndesign services including master planning and planning advice\nbusiness case development and evaluation\ninspection and impact assessment\nsurveys and investigations\nprocuring and monitoring testing\ninterpretation and reporting\npreparation of tender and contract documentation\nworks supervision\ncontract administration\npost contract inspection\nspecialist play/ sports design services\nlocal community engagement\ngeneral advice\nPlease note consultants qualified on this lot require  to be a member of the Landscape Institute.",
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        "title": "Mechanical & Electrical Engineers",
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          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
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        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to:\nbrief development\ndesign services\ninspection and assessment\nsurveys and investigations\nprocuring and monitoring testing in relation to legionella\ninterpretation and reporting\npreparation of tender and contract documentation\nworks supervision\ncontract administration\npost contract inspection\nPrincipal designer\nSpecialist legionella advice\ngeneral advice\nPlease note consultants qualified on this lot need to have a membership with Institution of engineers in Scotland (IES), respectively Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Institution of Engineering and Technology ( IET). Electrical Engineers are expected to be CIBSE accredited.",
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        "title": "Quantity Surveying",
        "status": "active",
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          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
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        "hasOptions": false,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Quantity Surveying services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to:\ncost consultancy\nfeasibility\nprovision of life cycle costing and benchmarking information\nbilling\npreparation of contract documents\nvaluations\nvaluation and agreement of variations\ninterim cost reporting\nmeasurement and remeasurement\nagreement of final accounts\nassessment and agreement of contractors claims\nsupplement council resources and\nassistance at public local inquiry\nPlease note consultants on this lot need to be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.",
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        "title": "Rot.Preservation Works Surveyors",
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          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
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        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Rot/ Preservation survey services to buildings which may include, but are not limited to:\ndry rot, wet rot\npenetrating and rising dampness\nwood-boring infestation\nPlease note consultants on this lot need to be a member of RICS, the Property Care Association or equivalent.",
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          "minimumCandidates": 5
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        "submissionTerms": {
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        "title": "Structural Engineers",
        "status": "active",
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          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
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        "hasOptions": false,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Structural Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to:\nbrief development\ndesign services including provision of SER Certification\ninspection and assessment\nsurveys and investigations\nprocuring and monitoring testing\ninterpretation and reporting\npreparation of tender and contract documentation\nworks supervision\ncontract administration\npost contract inspection\ngeneral advice\nPlease note consultants on this lot need to be a member of the Institution of Structural Engineers.",
        "secondStage": {
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        "contractPeriod": {
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        "title": "Topographical Surveyors",
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
        },
        "hasOptions": false,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Topographical surveying services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to:\nTopographical surveys\n3D laser scanning\nGPS techniques\nMeasured building surveys\nBuilding elevation surveys\nRoad surveys\nLevelling\n3D data visualisation to interface with Revit\nSetting out\nCCTV surveys\nSettlement monitoring\nGround investigation location surveys\nStock pile surveys\nVolume calculations\nPlease note consultants on this lot need to be a member of RICS.",
        "secondStage": {
          "minimumCandidates": 5
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "durationInDays": 3600
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        "submissionTerms": {
          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
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      {
        "id": "14",
        "title": "CDM Advisors",
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
        },
        "hasOptions": false,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "The services may encompass a range of CDM Advisory Services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to:\ndesigner and Principal Designer audits\nClient brief on CDM Obligations\nhealth and safety document management\npreparing and submitting notifications of construction projects to HSE\nsite safety inspections and audits\nCDM briefings to contractors\nproducing or reviewing construction plans\nassisting method statement and risk assessment productions\nassisting risk assessments and method statements reviews and\nreviewing contractor operations and maintenance manuals\nPlease note consultants on this lot need to be a member of the The Institution of Construction Safety (ICS), The Association for Project Safety (APS) or equivalent.",
        "secondStage": {
          "minimumCandidates": 5
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "durationInDays": 3600
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
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      {
        "id": "15",
        "title": "Acoustic Engineers",
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
        },
        "hasOptions": false,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Acoustic Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to:\nsurveys and investigations\ndesign services including specifications\npre-contract inspection and testing\npost contract inspection and testing\ngeneral advice\nPlease note consultants on this lot need to be a member of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA).",
        "secondStage": {
          "minimumCandidates": 5
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        "contractPeriod": {
          "durationInDays": 3600
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        "submissionTerms": {
          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
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        "id": "16",
        "title": "Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Systems Engineers",
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
        },
        "hasOptions": false,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Systems Engineering services to buildings, which may include, but are not limited to:\nbrief development\ndesign services\ninspection and assessment\nsurveys and investigations\nprocuring and monitoring testing\ninterpretation and reporting\npreparation of tender and contract documentation\nworks supervision\ncontract administration\npost contract inspection\ngeneral advice\nPlease note consultants on this lot have to be a Solar Energy UK Member, Constructionline, Safe Contractor, CHAS (or equivalent) Member, MCS Certified, ISO 9001 Certified, ISO 14001 Certified, Renewable Energy Consumer Code Member.",
        "secondStage": {
          "minimumCandidates": 5
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "durationInDays": 3600
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        "submissionTerms": {
          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
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      {
        "id": "17",
        "title": "Building Surveyors",
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
        },
        "hasOptions": false,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Building Surveying services to buildings, which may include, but are not limited to:\nbrief development\ndesign services\ninspection and assessment including building, structural and condition surveys\nprocuring and monitoring testing\ninterpretation and reporting\npreparation of tender and contract documentation\nworks supervision\ncontract administration\npost contract inspection\ngeneral advice\nPlease note consultants on this lot need to be a member of Royal Institution of chartered Surveyors (RICS).",
        "secondStage": {
          "minimumCandidates": 5
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "durationInDays": 3600
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        "submissionTerms": {
          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
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        "id": "18",
        "title": "Conservation. Traditional Building Surveyors",
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
        },
        "hasOptions": false,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Conservation/ Traditional Building Surveying services to buildings, which may include, but are not limited to:\ninspection and assessment of traditional buildings in relation to stonework, leadwork, traditional windows and doors, roofing etc;\nspecialist advice on treatments, repairs etc\nprocuring and monitoring testing for traditional buildings\ninterpretation and reporting for traditional buildings\npreparation of tender and contract documentation for traditional building repairs\nworks supervision for traditional building repairs\ncontract administration for projects relating to traditional building repairs\npost contract inspection of traditional building repairs\ngeneral advice for conservation and traditional building repairs\nPlease note consultants qualified on this lot need to  have RICS: Building Conservation Accreditation.",
        "secondStage": {
          "minimumCandidates": 5
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "durationInDays": 3600
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
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      {
        "id": "1",
        "title": "Architects",
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
        },
        "hasOptions": false,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Architectural Services on buildings and their adjacent grounds excluding conservational architectural services. The services\nmay include, but are not limited to:\nbrief development including options appraisals\ndesign services\ninspection and assessment\ninterpretation and reporting\npreparation of tender and contract documentation\nworks supervision\ncertification\npost contract inspection\nsupplement council resources\ngeneral advice\nPlease note consultants qualified on this lot need to be on the Architects Registration Board List (RAB).",
        "secondStage": {
          "minimumCandidates": 5
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "durationInDays": 3600
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
        }
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      {
        "id": "2",
        "title": "Civil Engineers",
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
        },
        "hasOptions": false,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "The services may encompass a range of Civil and Structural Engineering Services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to:\nbrief development including options appraisals\ndesign services\ninspection and assessment\nsurveys and investigations\nprocurement of monitoring testing\ninterpretation and reporting\npreparation of tender and contract documentation\nworks supervision\ncontract administration\npost contract inspection\ngeneral advice\nsupplement council resources\nPlease note consultants qualified on this lot need to be part of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland.",
        "secondStage": {
          "minimumCandidates": 5
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "durationInDays": 3600
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          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
        }
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        "id": "3",
        "title": "Clerk of Works",
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The DPS may be extended for up to 5 years at the option of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the DPS."
        },
        "hasOptions": false,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "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, which may include, but are not limited to:\nrecord and monitor progress on the general building works and specialist MEP\nprovide regular reporting to include a diary of events with relevant observations and a record of inspections\nwitness testing\ninterpretation and reporting on works\nregular supervision of works\nliaise with other specialist inspectors where required\npost contract inspection\nexpert witness.\nEvidence of membership of a Professional body is required such as the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI) or equivalent.",
        "secondStage": {
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        },
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          "durationInDays": 3600
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