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Published 12 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Measured Term Contract Rot Eradication, Timber Preservation and Dampness Control

Official notice

Authority: Renfrewshire Council (Local council)

WorksOpen procedure
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submissions closed 16 Sept 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Renfrewshire Council requires the provision of a Rot Eradication and Treatment Contractor to provide specialist services for the surveying and treatment of Timber, rot, woodworm, infestation, and control of dampness to its Housing stock both to tenanted and void properties.

  • Recurrence: Further notices will be published approximately 6 months prior to the expiration of the contract period.

CPV: Construction work · Overhaul and refurbishment work · Repair and maintenance services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Employer of a Contractor to carry out timber preservation and dampness control worksRenewal

Employer of a Contractor to carry out timber preservation and dampness control works.

The Scope of the Works includes, but is not limited to: timber preservation treatments, rot eradication works, damp proofing, mould remediation, disinfecting and sanitisation activities, anti-fungal and anti-microbial treatments, air sterilisation measures and associated remedial building works. The contractor must also be capable of undertaking associated trade activities including joinery, plumbing, electrical works, gas works, general building works and other ancillary repairs required to complete treatments and make good, affected areas.

The contract also includes mechanical ventilation measures, Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) systems, extract ventilation systems and associated ducting and servicing requirements in accordance with Renfrewshire Council's ventilation strategy and specifications.

Works will be carried out within both occupied and void properties, including homes occupied by vulnerable residents. The contractor will be required to operate in accordance with specified investigation, reporting and repair timescales and maintain appropriate records, reporting and performance monitoring throughout the contract period. Additional information: The anticipated annual value of this Contract is 2,750,000 GBP. The value is indicative only. The Council does not guarantee any Contractor any continuity or value of work. Orders to carry out works will be raised by the Council on an "as required" basis. The Council accepts no liability should the actual contract value vary.

Delivery: Scotland · Renfrewshire Local Authority Geographical Area
Extensions: The Contract Period is 2 years with the Council having the sole option to extend for up to 12 months on two separate occasions to a total contract period of 4 years.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published sub-criteria (5)
  • Methodology and Approach: 45%
  • Community Benefit Outcome Menu: 7%
  • Community Benefit Supporting Methodology: 3%
  • Fair Work First: 5%
  • price: 40%
Published award criteria (5)
  • Methodology and Approach: 45
  • Community Benefit Outcome Menu: 7
  • Community Benefit Supporting Methodology: 3
  • Fair Work First: 5
  • Price: 40
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Tenderers will be required to be a member of the Property Care Association (or equivalent body) and will need to provide evidence of this.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · Further notices will be published approximately 6 months prior to the expiration of the contract period.
First published
12 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
Last source update
4 Sept 2026, 09:15 BST
Award evaluation window
11 Sept 2026 – …
Authority reference
RC-CPU-25-242
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-083728
Classification (CPV)
Construction workOverhaul and refurbishment workRepair and maintenance services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM83)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e2d0 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

The Contractor will be required to carry out surveys and provide a fully detailed Survey Report on the extent of any infestation, dampness, rot or the like. The report will include the Contractors recommendations to eradicate any infestation, dampness, rot or the like and full costings to carry out such works (based on the National Schedule of Rates).

The survey to be carried out by a Certified Surveyor in Remedial Treatments (CSRT) qualified surveyor.

The Contractor will provide the survey and Survey Report free of charge to the Employer.

This Contract will include performance conditions relating to Fair Work First and Community Benefits. The tender requests mandated community benefits.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446, as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session in accordance with Regulation 88 of the 2015 Regulations.

Publisher note: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32502. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Please refer to the Conditions within the Contract (SC Ref:839457)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Submission deadline
16 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

4 Sept 2026 → 8 Feb 2027 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published52 days ago
    4 Sept 2026, 09:15 BST
  2. Bids opened45 days ago
    11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline40 days ago
    16 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Today
    26 Oct 2026
  5. Bids must remain valid untilin 106 days
    8 Feb 2027, 23:59 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Deadline moved to 16 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
    4 Sept 2026, 09:15 BST
    +5 days · was 11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.211 Sept 202616 Sept 2026+5 d
—Bid validityMinimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender · IV.2.68 Feb 202715 Feb 2027+7 d
—Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.711 Sept 202616 Sept 2026+5 d

Extension request granted

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Renfrewshire Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, Scotland, PA1 1JBContact email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Court of SessionReview contact point Edinburgh
  • Please refer to VI.4.3 belowReview body UK

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria