Official UK procurement notice
Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement
Authority: University Of Edinburgh (Education)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe 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.
- Recurrence: This requirement may be tendered again once the framework expires in approximately four years on from contract award.
CPV: Quantity surveying services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 11 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 7 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Maintenance/Small Works Projects up to a contract value of GBP 2.5MCancelledRenewal
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) Additional information: University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.
Lot #2New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 2.5M and up to GBP 10MCancelledRenewal
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) Additional information: University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.
Lot #3New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 10MCancelledRenewal
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) Additional information: University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 90
- Price: 10
- Suitability
SPD 4A.2 Statement.
Bidders must confirm if they hold the particular authorisation or memberships.
The quantity surveying firm must be a Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulated company.
- Economic & financial standing
SPD 4B.1.1 Statement
Lot 1 - Bidders will be required to have a minimum “general” yearly turnover of
GBP 250,000 for the last 3 years.
Lot 2 - Bidders will be required to have a minimum “general” yearly turnover of
GBP 750,000 for the last 3 years.
Lot 3 - Bidders will be required to have a minimum “general” yearly turnover of
GBP 1,250,000 for the last 3 years.
If the Bidder is bidding for two or more Lots, the minimum “general” yearly turnover will be an accumulation of the Lots bid for.
SPD 4B.3 Statement
Where turnover information is not available for the time period requested, the bidder will be required to state the date which they were set up/started trading.
SPD 4B.5.1 and 4B.5.2 Statements
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commence of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
LOT 1 and LOT 2
Minimum Insurance Levels
Employer's Liability GBP 5,000,000
Public Liability Insurance GBP 5,000,000
Professional Indemnity GBP 2,000,000
LOT 3
Minimum Insurance Levels
Employer's Liability GBP 5,000,000
Public Liability Insurance GBP 5,000,000
Professional Indemnity GBP 5,000,000
SPD 4B.6 Statement 1:
Where the bidder is providing a submission on behalf of a subsidiary company, upon request, the bidder must obtain a Parent Company Guarantee prior to commencement of any subsequently awarded contract.
SPD 4B.6 Statement 2:
Bidders will be required to provide adequate assuran…
- Technical & professional ability
SPD 4C.1.2 Statement 1
For all Lots. Bidders are required to provide three examples of services carried-out during the past five years that demonstrate their experience to deliver the services as described in part II.2.4 of the OJEU Contract Notice which are similar in value and nature.
Weighting 60 % (20% weighting per example)
SPD 4C.3 Statement
For all Lots. Bidders are required describe your process and procedures for undertaking the following; clarifying how quality and accuracy is achieved.
Weighting 30%
SPD 4C.8 Statement
For all Lots. Each member of the bidding team is asked to confirm staff numbers for each of the last three years. Bidders are required to evidence sufficient capacity of personnel resource for the works outlined in this requirement. Description of staff development and training should also be provided as part of this response. An organogram chart is to be provided as part of this response.
Weighting 10%
In the SPD bidders for Lot 2 and 3 only will be asked to detail their experience in delivering additional social, economic, or environmental community benefits in the performance of similar previous contracts, including information about how commitments were achieved. This question is for "For information only" (weighting zero %)
Minimum: 4D.1 Statement Quality Management: The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent). 4D.1 Statement Health and Safety: The bidder will be required to provide a copy of thei… - Technical & professional ability
The quantity surveying firm must be a Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulated company.
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 10 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 1 point. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Quantity Surveying Framework Agreement” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
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
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
Yes · This requirement may be tendered again once the framework expires in approximately four years on from contract award.
- First published
- 10 Feb 2023, 14:48 GMT
- Last source update
- 17 Jun 2025, 08:52 BST
- Authority reference
EC0975- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-032788- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a4c7Find a Tender
- Performance terms
As detailed within ITT package
Publisher note: University of Edinburgh Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services will apply. (SC Ref:801454)
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 16 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 120 days from the deadline
Timeline
16 Mar 2023 → 17 Jun 2025 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown16 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Invitations to tender expected1 Jun 2023, 00:00 BST
- Notice published17 Jun 2025, 08:52 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete17 Jun 2025, 08:52 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast3 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 2.5M and up to GBP 10M
- Signed
- 20 May 2025
- Value
- £900,000
- Status
- active
Maintenance/Small Works Projects up to a contract value of GBP 2.5M
- Signed
- 20 May 2025
- Value
- £540,000
- Status
- active
New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 10M
- Signed
- 20 May 2025
- Value
- £1,250,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Maintenance/Small Works Projects up to a contract value of GBP 2.5M | 11bids · 11 electronic · 11 from abroad | 8 | — | — |
| 2 · New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 2.5M and up to GBP 10M | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 5 | — | — |
| 3 · New Build/Refurbishment Projects with a value over GBP 10M | 6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sheriff CourtReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
9 commercial parties on the notice- BrownriggsFramework contractor
- Currie & Brown UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Currie & Brown UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Doig and SmithFramework contractor
- Gardiner & Theobald LLPFramework contractor
- Summers-InmanFramework contractor
- Thomson BethuneFramework contractor
- Thomson Bethune LtdFramework contractor
- Thomson GrayFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.