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Building Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System

Argyll and Bute Council · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 02:42.

Opportunity overview

As the Dynamic Purchasing System list of consultants has now been created after the completion of the initial stage, new bidders will be able to submit SPD (Scotland) responses on an ongoing basis, as the List of Consultants remains open throughout the duration of the DPS’s existence.

Classification

  • CPV71220000 — Architectural design services
  • CPV71221000 — Architectural services for buildings
  • CPV71300000 — Engineering services
  • CPV71311000 — Civil engineering consultancy services
  • CPV71312000 — Structural engineering consultancy services
  • CPV71315200 — Building consultancy services
  • CPV71315300 — Building surveying services
  • CPV71324000 — Quantity surveying services
  • CPV71332000 — Geotechnical engineering services
  • CPV71351810 — Topographical services
  • CPV71420000 — Landscape architectural services
  • CPV90713000 — Environmental issues consultancy services
  • CPV92522000 — Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Lots

  • ArchitectsValue not stated
  • Quantity SurveyingValue not stated
  • Rot.Preservation Works SurveyorsValue not stated
  • Structural EngineersValue not stated
  • Topographical SurveyorsValue not stated
  • CDM AdvisorsValue not stated
  • Acoustic EngineersValue not stated
  • Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Systems EngineersValue not stated
  • Building SurveyorsValue not stated
  • Conservation. Traditional Building SurveyorsValue not stated
  • Civil EngineersValue not stated
  • Clerk of WorksValue not stated
  • Conservation Architects (for listed buildings)Value not stated
  • Ecological SurveyorsValue not stated
  • Geotechnical EngineersValue not stated
  • Commercial Kitchen DesignersValue not stated
  • Landscape ArchitectsValue not stated
  • Mechanical & Electrical EngineersValue 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-05a233
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
71315200
Description
Building consultancy services

Lot Details

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Communication

Techniques

Has Dynamic Purchasing System
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
20 May 2036, 12:00

Second Stage

Invitation Date
20 May 2036, 00:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Contract terms

Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
4
Title
Conservation Architects (for listed buildings)
Description
The services may encompass a range of Conservation Architect services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: brief development including options appraisals design services for listed buildings inspection and assessment of listed and traditional buildings surveys and investigations of listed and traditional buildings interpretation and reporting on listed and traditional buildings preparation of tender and contract documentation for works on listed and traditional buildings works supervision on works for listed and traditional buildings contract administration of works on listed and traditional buildings post contract inspection of listed and traditional buildings general advice on listed and traditional buildings supplement council resources Please note consultants on this lot need to be part of the RIAS (Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland) Conservation Accreditation or RIBA equivalent.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
5
Title
Ecological Surveyors
Description
The services may encompass a range of Ecological services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: ecology surveys and investigations interpretation and reporting preparation of specialist licence applications works supervision and monitoring expert witness general advice Please note consultants qualified on this lot require membership of a Professional body such as Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
6
Title
Geotechnical Engineers
Description
The services may encompass a range of Geotechnical Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: brief development design services inspection and assessment surveys and investigations procuring and monitoring testing interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection general advice Please note consultants qualified on this lot require membership with the Scottish Ground engineering group, British Geotechnical Association or Institution of Civil Engineers.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
7
Title
Commercial Kitchen Designers
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: brief development design services inspection and assessment surveys and investigations preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration compliance and Health and Safety advice
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
8
Title
Landscape Architects
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: brief development including options appraisals design services including master planning and planning advice business case development and evaluation inspection and impact assessment surveys and investigations procuring and monitoring testing interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection specialist play/ sports design services local community engagement general advice Please note consultants qualified on this lot require to be a member of the Landscape Institute.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
9
Title
Mechanical & Electrical Engineers
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: brief development design services inspection and assessment surveys and investigations procuring and monitoring testing in relation to legionella interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection Principal designer Specialist legionella advice general advice Please 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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 7
Id
10
Title
Quantity Surveying
Description
The services may encompass a range of Quantity Surveying services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: cost consultancy feasibility provision of life cycle costing and benchmarking information billing preparation of contract documents valuations valuation and agreement of variations interim cost reporting measurement and remeasurement agreement of final accounts assessment and agreement of contractors claims supplement council resources and assistance at public local inquiry Please note consultants on this lot need to be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 8
Id
11
Title
Rot.Preservation Works Surveyors
Description
The services may encompass a range of Rot/ Preservation survey services to buildings which may include, but are not limited to: dry rot, wet rot penetrating and rising dampness wood-boring infestation Please note consultants on this lot need to be a member of RICS, the Property Care Association or equivalent.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 9
Id
12
Title
Structural Engineers
Description
The services may encompass a range of Structural Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: brief development design services including provision of SER Certification inspection and assessment surveys and investigations procuring and monitoring testing interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection general advice Please note consultants on this lot need to be a member of the Institution of Structural Engineers.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 10
Id
13
Title
Topographical Surveyors
Description
The services may encompass a range of Topographical surveying services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: Topographical surveys 3D laser scanning GPS techniques Measured building surveys Building elevation surveys Road surveys Levelling 3D data visualisation to interface with Revit Setting out CCTV surveys Settlement monitoring Ground investigation location surveys Stock pile surveys Volume calculations Please note consultants on this lot need to be a member of RICS.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 11
Id
14
Title
CDM Advisors
Description
The services may encompass a range of CDM Advisory Services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: designer and Principal Designer audits Client brief on CDM Obligations health and safety document management preparing and submitting notifications of construction projects to HSE site safety inspections and audits CDM briefings to contractors producing or reviewing construction plans assisting method statement and risk assessment productions assisting risk assessments and method statements reviews and reviewing contractor operations and maintenance manuals Please 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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 12
Id
15
Title
Acoustic Engineers
Description
The services may encompass a range of Acoustic Engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: surveys and investigations design services including specifications pre-contract inspection and testing post contract inspection and testing general advice Please note consultants on this lot need to be a member of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA).
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 13
Id
16
Title
Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Systems Engineers
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: brief development design services inspection and assessment surveys and investigations procuring and monitoring testing interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection general advice Please 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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 14
Id
17
Title
Building Surveyors
Description
The services may encompass a range of Building Surveying services to buildings, which may include, but are not limited to: brief development design services inspection and assessment including building, structural and condition surveys procuring and monitoring testing interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection general advice Please note consultants on this lot need to be a member of Royal Institution of chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 15
Id
18
Title
Conservation. Traditional Building Surveyors
Description
The services may encompass a range of Conservation/ Traditional Building Surveying services to buildings, which may include, but are not limited to: inspection and assessment of traditional buildings in relation to stonework, leadwork, traditional windows and doors, roofing etc; specialist advice on treatments, repairs etc procuring and monitoring testing for traditional buildings interpretation and reporting for traditional buildings preparation of tender and contract documentation for traditional building repairs works supervision for traditional building repairs contract administration for projects relating to traditional building repairs post contract inspection of traditional building repairs general advice for conservation and traditional building repairs Please note consultants qualified on this lot need to have RICS: Building Conservation Accreditation.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 16
Id
1
Title
Architects
Description
The services may encompass a range of Architectural Services on buildings and their adjacent grounds excluding conservational architectural services. The services may include, but are not limited to: brief development including options appraisals design services inspection and assessment interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision certification post contract inspection supplement council resources general advice Please note consultants qualified on this lot need to be on the Architects Registration Board List (RAB).
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 17
Id
2
Title
Civil Engineers
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: brief development including options appraisals design services inspection and assessment surveys and investigations procurement of monitoring testing interpretation and reporting preparation of tender and contract documentation works supervision contract administration post contract inspection general advice supplement council resources Please note consultants qualified on this lot need to be part of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 18
Id
3
Title
Clerk of Works
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: record and monitor progress on the general building works and specialist MEP provide regular reporting to include a diary of events with relevant observations and a record of inspections witness testing interpretation and reporting on works regular supervision of works liaise with other specialist inspectors where required post contract inspection expert witness. Evidence of membership of a Professional body is required such as the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI) or equivalent.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

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.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71221000
Description
Architectural services for buildings

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 2
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
90713000
Description
Environmental issues consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 3
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71332000
Description
Geotechnical engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 4
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71220000
Description
Architectural design services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 5
Id
8
Related Lot
8

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71420000
Description
Landscape architectural services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 6
Id
9
Related Lot
9

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71300000
Description
Engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 7
Id
10
Related Lot
10

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71324000
Description
Quantity surveying services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll & Bute
Item 8
Id
11
Related Lot
11

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
92522000
Description
Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 9
Id
12
Related Lot
12

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71312000
Description
Structural engineering consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 10
Id
13
Related Lot
13

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71351810
Description
Topographical services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 11
Id
14
Related Lot
14

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 12
Id
15
Related Lot
15

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71300000
Description
Engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 13
Id
16
Related Lot
16

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71300000
Description
Engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 14
Id
17
Related Lot
17

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315300
Description
Building surveying services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 15
Id
18
Related Lot
18

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315300
Description
Building surveying services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll & Bute
Item 16
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71220000
Description
Architectural design services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 17
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute
Item 18
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315200
Description
Building consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Delivery Location

Description
Argyll and Bute

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic1
Entry 2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Id
technical1

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Argyll and Bute Council
Id
GB-FTS-3190

Identifier

Legal Name
Argyll and Bute Council

Address

Street Address
Kilmory
Locality
Lochgilphead
Region
UKM
Postal Code
PA31 8RT
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
MIRELA SIMIONOV
Telephone
+44 1586555232

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Oban Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-9128

Identifier

Legal Name
Oban Sheriff Court

Address

Locality
Oban
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Lochgilphead · UKM · PA31 8RT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM63

Notice and amendment history

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  1. 053522-2026tender ·