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Building Standards Research and Technical Services Framework

Scottish Government · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 07:02.

Opportunity overview

The Authority intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of research and technical services across seven lots. The Framework Agreement will be available for use by Scottish Government, Building Standards Division only and will enable the procurement of specialist support in the following areas: Lot 1: Fire Lot 2: Safety/Accessibility Lot 3: Energy (Software, Tools and Methodology) Lot 4: Energy (Policy and Research) Lot 5: Environment and Sustainability Lot 6: Structure Lot 7: Non-technical Economic operators may bid for one, several, or all lots. No guarantee is given as to the volume or value of services that may be awarded under the Framework Agreement. Call-off contracts will be awarded in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement. The estimated maximum framework value is GBP 4,000,000. Call-off contracts under the Framework Agreement may be awarded by either direct award or mini-competition in accordance with the framework terms and conditions. The Authority reserves the right to use either method as appropriate to the specific requirement.

Classification

  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • CPV71311000 — Civil engineering consultancy services
  • CPV71313000 — Environmental engineering consultancy services
  • CPV71314000 — Energy and related services
  • CPV71314300 — Energy-efficiency consultancy services
  • CPV71315200 — Building consultancy services
  • CPV71317000 — Hazard protection and control consultancy services
  • CPV71317100 — Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
  • CPV71318000 — Advisory and consultative engineering services
  • CPV73110000 — Research services
  • CPV73210000 — Research consultancy services
  • CPV79315000 — Social research services

Lots

  • FireValue not stated
  • Safety/AccessibilityValue not stated
  • Energy (Software, Tools and Methodology)Value not stated
  • Energy (Policy and Research)Value not stated
  • Environment and SustainabilityValue not stated
  • StructureValue not stated
  • Non-technicalValue 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
CASE/817752
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
73000000
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Lot Details

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
1

Type

document

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Communication

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Insurance: Professional Risk Indemnity, Employer's (Compulsory) Liability and Public Liability.
Minimum
Professional Risk Indemnity: GBP1,000,000.00 Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: in accordance with any legal requirements for the time being in force, and Public Liability: GBP1,000,000.00 Economic operators must demonstrate sufficient financial standing to perform the contract. Where available, a Dun & Bradstreet Failure Risk Indicator rating of no greater than 2 (low risk) will be accepted as evidence. Where such a rating is not available, contracting authorities will accept equivalent evidence, such as audited accounts, management accounts, banker’s references, turnover statements, or other information demonstrating financial viability.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Requirement: Relevant supplies and/or services delivered within the last three years. Examples may be from public, private, or third sector organisations and may include work delivered through partnerships, consortia, or grant-funded activity. The example(s) provided should demonstrate experience that is similar or relevant in nature, but does not need to be of the same scale or value as this contract. The Authority will accept proportionate and equivalent experience demonstrating the skills and capability required to deliver the contract. Tenderers must demonstrate the extent to which they meet the Purchaser ‘s minimum requirements in respect of Cyber Security for this contract by completing the relevant Supplier Assessment on the Supplier 25 System via the URL inserted below: https://app.supply25.com/applications/LuDtf5hD-oVDfRz_863KF
Minimum
Minimum number of relevant examples: The Authority is seeking at least one example of relevant supplies and/or services delivered within the last three years. Lots 1 to 6 shall be assessed at a Moderate cyber security level, reflecting the anticipated handling of digital information and associated risks. Lot 7 shall not require cyber security assessment, on the basis that the services are not expected to involve the processing, storage, or transmission of digital data.

Applies To

supplier

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
3

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
17 Aug 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Expected award period

Starts
17 Aug 2026, 14:00

Bid Opening

Date
17 Aug 2026, 14:00

Contract terms

Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Fire
Description
Lot 1 covers the provision of research, analysis, and technical advisory services to support the development, review, and amendment of fire safety standards and associated technical guidance within the Scottish building standards system, particularly Section 2 (Fire) of the Domestic and Non-Domestic Technical Handbooks.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Two periods of 12 months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
4
Title
Energy (Policy and Research)
Description
Lot 4 covers policy focused research and analytical services relating to energy use, decarbonisation, and energy performance of buildings. This lot focuses on Section 6 of the of the Domestic and Non-Domestic Technical Handbooks. Outputs may inform amendments to regulations, updates to Technical Handbooks, supporting guidance, related policy, and consultation material.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Two periods of 12 months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
5
Title
Environment and Sustainability
Description
Lot 5 covers consultancy and research services relating to environmental performance and sustainability of buildings and the built environment. This lot focuses on Section 3 and Section 7 of the Domestic and Non-Domestic Technical Handbooks. Outputs may inform amendments to regulations, updates to Technical Handbooks, supporting guidance, and related policy and consultation material.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Two periods of 12 months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
6
Title
Structure
Description
Lot 6 covers structural engineering and structural safety consultancy services supporting building standards, technical guidance, and regulatory compliance. This lot focuses on Section 1 of the Domestic and Non-Domestic Technical Handbooks. Outputs may inform amendments to regulations, updates to Technical Handbooks, supporting guidance, and related policy and consultation material. Research within this lot will support the development of guidance and policy in relation to matters relating to building safety and structural integrity.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Two periods of 12 months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
7
Title
Non-technical
Description
Lot 7 covers the provision of overarching business and policy support services for Lots 1 to 6 to enable informed decision‑making and effective policy development. The scope includes the delivery of detailed options appraisals to assess the feasibility of approaches against strategic objectives, alongside robust cost impact and benefit analysis to evaluate the financial, economic, and value‑for‑money implications of policy and technical proposals. 1.2. The Lot also encompasses stakeholder survey design, delivery, and engagement activities to gather evidence, insights, and feedback in support of policy development and refinement for Lots 1 to 6. In addition, suppliers will support the development and authoring of clear, accessible draft guidance and supporting materials, ensuring outputs are well‑structured, evidence‑based, and suitable for consultation, approval, and implementation within relevant organisational or regulatory contexts.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Two Periods of 12 months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
2
Title
Safety/Accessibility
Description
Lot 2 covers the intended research and outputs to support the development standards and guidance contained under Section 3 ‘Environment’ and Section 4 ‘Safety’ in relation to the accessibility and safety of new domestic and non-domestic buildings. Services will support the regulatory development, options appraisal, and cost impact modelling and assessment of the above themes. Outputs will inform the production of policy and consultation materials as well as amendments to regulations and updated technical handbook guidance.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Two periods of 12 months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 7
Id
3
Title
Energy (Software, Tools and Methodology)
Description
Lot 3 covers the provision of technical services relating to energy related software, tools, and methodologies supporting compliance, modelling, and assessment within the Scottish building standards system.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Two periods of 12 months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
73210000
Description
Research consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71317000
Description
Hazard protection and control consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71317100
Description
Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71313000
Description
Environmental engineering consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79315000
Description
Social research services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315200
Description
Building consultancy services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
71318000
Description
Advisory and consultative engineering services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
73110000
Description
Research services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 2
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
73110000
Description
Research services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
73210000
Description
Research consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71317000
Description
Hazard protection and control consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314300
Description
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314000
Description
Energy and related services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71313000
Description
Environmental engineering consultancy services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
79315000
Description
Social research services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315200
Description
Building consultancy services
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
71318000
Description
Advisory and consultative engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 3
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
73110000
Description
Research services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
73210000
Description
Research consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314300
Description
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314000
Description
Energy and related services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71313000
Description
Environmental engineering consultancy services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
79315000
Description
Social research services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315200
Description
Building consultancy services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
71318000
Description
Advisory and consultative engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 4
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
73110000
Description
Research services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
73210000
Description
Research consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314300
Description
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314000
Description
Energy and related services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71313000
Description
Environmental engineering consultancy services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
79315000
Description
Social research services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315200
Description
Building consultancy services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71318000
Description
Advisory and consultative engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 5
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
73110000
Description
Research services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
73210000
Description
Research consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79315000
Description
Social research services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315200
Description
Building consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71318000
Description
Advisory and consultative engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 6
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
73210000
Description
Research consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71317000
Description
Hazard protection and control consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71317100
Description
Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314300
Description
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314000
Description
Energy and related services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71313000
Description
Environmental engineering consultancy services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
79315000
Description
Social research services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315200
Description
Building consultancy services
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
71318000
Description
Advisory and consultative engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 7
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
73110000
Description
Research services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
73210000
Description
Research consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71317000
Description
Hazard protection and control consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314300
Description
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314000
Description
Energy and related services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71313000
Description
Environmental engineering consultancy services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
79315000
Description
Social research services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315200
Description
Building consultancy services
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
71318000
Description
Advisory and consultative engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scottish Government
Id
GB-FTS-1538

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Address

Street Address
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM
Postal Code
G2 8LU
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Sophie Stark
Telephone
+44 412425466

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
MINISTRY
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court
Id
GB-FTS-100099

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM · G2 8LU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 025694-2026planning ·
  2. 063063-2026tender ·