Official source
| Original official title | Building Standards Research and Technical Services Framework |
|---|---|
| Source language | English |
| Buyer | Scottish Government Building Standards Division |
| Country | Scotland |
| Identifier | JUL559455 |
| Procedure | Open procedure |
| Deadline | 17 August 2026, 12:00 Europe/London |
| Value | GBP 4,000,000 |
Boundary
The value is the estimated maximum framework value, not guaranteed supplier revenue. Lot-level awards, call-off volume and final work programmes remain unresolved.
Verified opportunity overview
The Scottish Government is establishing a seven-lot framework for building-standards research, technical analysis, energy methods, sustainability, structure and non-technical services. The official procurement workspace remains the controlling source for supplier decisions and current documents.
Current status and key dates
The opportunity lifecycle is open. The controlling submission deadline is 17 August 2026, 12:00 Europe/London; status must be reopened before any later publication or supplier action.
Scope and deliverables
Provide research and technical services across fire, safety and accessibility, energy tools and methodology, energy policy, environment and sustainability, structure and non-technical services. This description is deliberately bounded to what the official public workspace states and does not extend unstated deliverables.
Lots and contract structure
Seven lots; up to three framework participants, with call-offs through direct award or mini-competition where permitted. Complete lot schedules, quantities, specifications and allocation mechanics remain within the live procurement documents.
Supplier requirements
Lot-specific professional expertise, methodologies, quality controls, conflicts, insurance, staffing and submission requirements remain in the tender documents. Suppliers must use the official documents rather than this research brief to determine eligibility and compliance.
Submission and award method
The procedure is Open procedure. Refer to the current procurement documents. Award criteria, response forms and mandatory declarations remain in the procurement pack.
Value explanation
The displayed value is GBP 4,000,000. An estimate is not guaranteed expenditure, supplier revenue, call-off volume or realised award value.
Amendments and status history
The public workspace should be checked for later clarifications, deadline changes, document replacements, cancellations, awards and other status notices before acting.
Supplier relevance
Relevant to building-regulation specialists, fire and structural engineers, energy and sustainability researchers and policy consultancies. Relevance does not establish eligibility, capacity, selection or likely award for any specific supplier.
Procurement data limitations and missing details
The value is the estimated maximum framework value, not guaranteed supplier revenue. Lot-level awards, call-off volume and final work programmes remain unresolved. Missing facts are preserved as unknowns and are not inferred from comparable procurements, market prices or supplier assumptions.
Official sources and verification history
Primary evidence is the official procurement workspace at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559455, checked on 31 July 2026. The current official documents remain authoritative.