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Managing Agents Services 2026: Commercial, Rural & Forestry

Crown Estate Scotland · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 17:45.

Opportunity overview

Crown Estate Scotland is seeking to appoint Managing Agents to manage its Rural and Commercial property portfolio in Scotland. The Crown Estate Scotland portfolio has been sub-divided into 6 (six) Lots for the purposes of this tender exercise as follows: Lot 1 - Commercial Property, Lot 2 - Rural North, Lot 3 - Rural South, Lot 4 - Rural North and Rural South Lot 5 - Forestry North Lot 6 - Forestry South.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

ESR Europe PM LTD

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£396.9k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
1 Jul 2026
Award ID
086796-2026-1
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UKM82, G2 4JR, United Kingdom

Bidwells

Matched by normalised name
Contract value
£10.8m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 May 2026
Award ID
086796-2026-2
Status
active
Location
Cambridge, UK, CB2 9LD, United Kingdom

Savills (UK) Ltd

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£225k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
9 Aug 2026
Award ID
086796-2026-3
Status
active
Location
London, UK, W1G 0JD, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV70330000 — Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
  • CPV70331000 — Residential property services
  • CPV70332000 — Non-residential property services
  • CPV70332200 — Commercial property management services

Lots

  • Commercial PropertyValue not stated
  • Rural North and Rural South ( including Montrose)Value not stated
  • Forestry - SouthValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0582cd
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
70330000
Description
Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Commercial Property
Description
This lot comprises the following commercial properties: 39-41 George Street, Edinburgh - the asset comprises a ground and basement retail unit and four floors of office suites within a B-listed building, including basement car parking and cycle storage, lifts and on-street entrance lobby with concierge facility. Property management of one retail lease, plus 5 office suites leases (1 vacant), one sub-station lease. Facilities management and management of service charges. 2 Cartsburn Street, Greenock - a new build development (2024) consisting of a Food & Beverage Drive Thru, 7 twin EV charging stations and small sub-station. Property management of three tenants and three FRI leases and associated grounds maintenance and any service charges. 23-27 Dunedin Street, Edinburgh – three industrial units used as an indoor climbing wall and gym/fitness facilities.  Property management of two tenants and three FRI leases and any service charges. Stoneyetts Drive, Woodilee, Lenzie – a new purpose-built nursery opened in 2025. Property management of one FRI lease. This portfolio will encompass any additional acquisitions made during the contract period and may be adjusted to reflect any asset disposals. The service to be provided includes the full suite asset management of a diverse commercial property portfolio to maximise returns whilst minimising risk and liability. This would involve but not limited to letting advisory, oversight of buildings, communications with tenants and other stakeholders, day-to-day management of the FM providers, and appointing contractors for maintenance to ensure compliance with health & safety laws. Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Services Contract for further information Additional information: Please see ITT document and Services Contract for further details
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Understanding of the Core Service Requirements
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 2
Name
Proposed Team
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 3
Name
Approach to Service Delivery, Improvement and KPIs
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 4
Name
Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 5
Name
Approach to Community Benefits
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 6
Name
Sustainability and Climate Emergency
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 7
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
30%
Entry 2
Id
4
Title
Rural North and Rural South ( including Montrose)
Description
The Purchaser is seeking to appoint Service Providers to manage its Rural property portfolio in Scotland which has a property asset value of c. 100m GBP with an approximate rent roll of c.2.7m GBP(March 2024). The current Scottish Rural portfolio extends to approximately 35,324 ha (87,287 acres) and consists of c. 642 agreements across four estates, Fochabers and Glenlivet in Moray, Whitehill in Midlothian and Applegirth in Dumfries and Galloway. Lot 2 and therefore 4 includes an area of more recently acquired development land at Montrose (50 ha,123 acres). Lot 4 will be awarded instead of Lots 2 and 3 should it offer the Best Value solution. Additional information: Please see ITT document and Services Contract for further details
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Understanding of the Core Service Requirements
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 2
Name
Proposed Team
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 3
Name
Approach to Service Delivery, Improvement and KPIs
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 4
Name
Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 5
Name
Approach to Community Benefits
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 6
Name
Sustainability and Climate Emergency
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 7
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
30%
Entry 3
Id
6
Title
Forestry - South
Description
The management of in-hand commercial forestry across the estates is undertaken directly by the Purchaser’s staff. Additional call-off support for these activities is required through this Lot. It is not a full Management requirement. Across all estates, there is a requirement for regular liaison with tenants, community and other stakeholders, maintaining and raising the profile of The Purchaser, managing good relations with tenants and other stakeholders and contributing positively to the overall management of the Estate. The role of Service Provider will also involve regular liaison with the Purchaser’s staff and any other Rural Service Providers. Please see ITT for full details. Additional information: Please see ITT document and Services Contract for further details
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Understanding of the Core Service Requirements
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 2
Name
Proposed Team
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 3
Name
Approach to Service Delivery and Improvement
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 4
Name
Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 5
Name
Sustainability and Climate Emergency
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 6
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
30%

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
70332200
Description
Commercial property management services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
70330000
Description
Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 2
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
70330000
Description
Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
70331000
Description
Residential property services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
70332000
Description
Non-residential property services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 3
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
70330000
Description
Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
70332000
Description
Non-residential property services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Crown Estate Scotland
Id
GB-FTS-16652

Identifier

Legal Name
Crown Estate Scotland

Address

Street Address
Quartermile Two, 2nd Floor, 2 Lister Square
Locality
Edinburgh
Region
UKM
Postal Code
EH3 9GL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7586570421

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Public Corporation
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Property
Organisation 2
Name
ESR Europe PM LTD
Id
GB-FTS-186613

Identifier

Legal Name
ESR Europe PM LTD

Address

Street Address
300 Bath Street
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM82
Postal Code
G2 4JR
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7768751663

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 3
Name
Bidwells
Id
GB-FTS-16732

Identifier

Legal Name
Bidwells

Address

Street Address
Bidwell House, Trumpington Road
Locality
Cambridge
Region
UK
Postal Code
CB2 9LD
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1223841841

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 4
Name
Savills (UK) Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-116916

Identifier

Legal Name
Savills (UK) Ltd

Address

Street Address
33 Margaret Street, London
Locality
London
Region
UK
Postal Code
W1G 0JD
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 2072993084

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 5
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-404

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Address

Street Address
27 Chambers Street
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
086796-2026-1
Title
Commercial Property
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-186613
Name
ESR Europe PM LTD
Award 2
Id
086796-2026-2
Title
Rural North and Rural South ( including Montrose)
Status
active

Related lots

4

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-16732
Name
Bidwells
Award 3
Id
086796-2026-3
Title
Forestry - South
Status
active

Related lots

6

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-116916
Name
Savills (UK) Ltd

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
086796-2026-1
Award ID
086796-2026-1
Title
Commercial Property
Status
active
Date Signed
2 Jul 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
396,900
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
086796-2026-2
Award ID
086796-2026-2
Title
Rural North and Rural South ( including Montrose)
Status
active
Date Signed
29 May 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
10,800,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
086796-2026-3
Award ID
086796-2026-3
Title
Forestry - South
Status
active
Date Signed
10 Aug 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
225,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM · EH3 9GL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 086796-2026award, contract ·