This Framework Contract is for the provision of a range of construction related consultancy services to buildings and their surrounding grounds which Councils, Scotland Excel associate members and other bodies participating in this procurement as detailed in this notice may require. The framework is divided into 14 lots as follows:
-Lot 1 - Architecture
-Lot 2 - Civil and Structural Engineering
-Lot 3 - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering
-Lot 4 - Quantity Surveying
-Lot 5 – In House Multi Disciplinary
-Lot 6 – Architect Led Multi Disciplinary
-Lot 7 - Conservation Architecture
-Lot 8 - Clerk of Works
-Lot 9 - Project Management
-Lot 10 - Landscape Architecture
-Lot 11 - CDM Advice
-Lot 12 - Master planning
-Lot 13 – Environmental Engineering
-Lot 14 - Building Surveying
For more information about the requirements for each lot please see summary information, below, and the tender documentation which is available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise.
A range of architectural services on buildings and their adjacent grounds excluding conservational architectural services, which is included in Lot 7. The services may include, but are not limited to:
-design,
-analysis,
-inspection and assessment,
-interpretation and reporting,
-preparation of tender and contract documentation,
-works supervision,
-certification,
-post contract,
-general advice,
-supplement council resources,
-Building Information Modelling (BIM),
-BIM management,
-Principal Designer and
-assistance at public local inquiry.
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.
A range of Landscape Architectural Services including, but not limited to:
-design,
-analysis,
-inspection and assessment,
-surveys and investigations,
-testing,
-interpretation and reporting,
-preparation of tender and contract documentation,
-works supervision,
-post contract,
-supplement council resources,
-Principal Designer,
-general advice,
-policy advice of walkways, gardens, parks, recreational spaces and/or landscape features.
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.
A range of CDM advice and consultancy in support of the construction of buildings and adjacent grounds such as, but 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.
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are able to select which regions they are able to service.
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.
A range of master planning of building estates and adjacent areas, which may include, but not are limited to:
-neighbourhood character and heritage,
-housing and commercial areas,
-recreational facilities,
-educational facilities and
-health facilities
The services may include:
-preparation work,
-planning advice,
-feasibility study
-development work,
-options appraisals,
-project audit,
-project evaluation,
-impact assessments,
-business case development and evaluation,
-principal development of planning documents,
-Assistance at public local inquiry,
-concept design and principles and
-local community engagement
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.
The services may encompass a range of environmental services in support of buildings related construction, which may include, but are not limited to the following specialisms:
-vibration;
-light;
-acoustic;
-water quality;
-air quality;
-habitat;
-vegetation, rot and damp;
-contamination;
-embodied carbon;
-Passivhaus support;
-building adaptability and repurposing and
-energy efficiency.
The service may include:
-design,
-methodology,
-appraisals,
-surveys,
-studies,
-feasibility,
-assessments,
-consultation,
-monitoring,
-interpretation and reporting,
-inspection, investigation and testing,
-preparation of contracts for supporting investigative studies or works Tender contract documentation preparation and administration (if acting as the lead consultant),
-policy and legislation advice,
-consents,
-reports,
-cost estimates,
-post contract consultancy,
-assistance at public local inquiry,
-general advice and
-supplement council resources.
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.
Building surveying services which may include, but are not limited to: -
-surveys,
-feasibility,
-inspection,
-planning,
-recommendations,
-cost analysis,
-reports,
-process management,
-budget and scheduling advice,
-construction and maintenance advice,
-contractor supervision,
-energy efficiency advice,
-supporting planning applications,
-supporting demolition license applications,
-assistance at public local inquiry and
-supplement council resources.6.
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.
A range of civil and structural engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include, but are not limited to:
-design,
-analysis,
-inspection and assessment,
-surveys and investigations,
-testing,
-interpretation and reporting,
-preparation of tender and contract documentation,
-works supervision,
-contract administration,
-post contract,
-general advice,
-supplement council resources,
-Building Information Modelling (BIM),
-BIM management,
-Principal Designer and
-assistance at public local inquiry.
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.
A range of mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services to buildings and adjacent grounds, which may include but are not limited to:
-design,
-analysis,
-inspection and assessment,
-surveys and investigations,
-testing,
-interpretation and reporting,
-preparation of tender and contract documentation,
-works supervision,
-contract administration,
-post contract,
-assistance at public local inquiry,
-general advice,
-supplement council resources,
-Building Information Modelling (BIM),
-BIM management and
-Principal designer
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.
A range of quantity surveying services, which may include but are not limited to:
-cost consultancy,
-feasibility,
-billing,
-valuations,
-measurement and remeasurement,
-benchmarking,
-preparation of contract documents,
-supplement council resources and
-assistance at public local inquiry.
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.
The combination of architectural; civil and structural engineering; and mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services delivered through a Supplier’s in house resource. These consultancy services may also be delivered with services from one, some or all of the following disciplines/discipline groups, and other building construction consultancy related services:
-Quantity Surveying,
-Project Management,
-Planning
-Archaeology,
-Environmental Engineering,
-Clerk of Works,
-CDM Advice,
-any other consultancy services that may improve the quality, cost or efficiency to a design, construction activity, building or adjacent ground.
The services may include (without limitation):
-design,
-analysis,
-inspection and assessment,
-surveys and investigations,
-interpretation and reporting,
-preparation of tender and contract documentation,
-works supervision,
-contract administration,
-post contract,
-assistance at public local inquiry,
-general advice,
-Building Information Modelling (BIM),
-BIM management and,
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.
The combination of architectural; civil and structural engineering; and mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services. This being delivered through Supplier's in house architectural resource as the Design Lead in combination with services from the following disciplines/discipline groups, which may be delivered by either in house or sub-contracting arrangements:
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering
and may also include services from one, some or all of the following discipline groups including (without limitation):
-Quantity Surveying,
-Project Management,
-Planning
-Archaeology,
-Environmental Engineering,
-Clerk of Works,
-CDM Advice and
-any other consultancy services that may improve the quality, cost or efficiency to a design, construction activity, building or adjacent ground.
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.
A range of conservation related Architectural services for prolonging or enhancing buildings of historical or cultural importance, which may include, but is not limited to:
-design,
-analysis,
-inspection and assessment,
-interpretation and reporting,
-preparation of tender and contract documentation,
-works supervision,
-certification,
-post contract,
-assistance at public local inquiry,
-general advice,
-supplement council resources,
-Building Information Modelling (BIM),
-BIM management and,
-Principal Designer
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.
A range of Clerk of Works services, which may include:
-inspection,
-quality checks,
-material passport management,
-assessments,
-monitoring and reporting,
-recording,
-record keeping,
-contract administration,
-supplement council resources,
-assistance at public local inquiry and
-advice.
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.
A range of project and commercial management services to buildings related construction projects and adjacent grounds, which may include but are not limited to:
-leading and managing project teams;
-cost, programme, critical path, risk, quality and change management;
-project outcomes, support, management and documentation;
-integration and flow of design information;
-planning, development and scheduling;
-resource advice, administration and management;
-scope and specification development;
-stakeholder management;
-BIM Management;
-undertaking the role of Employers’ Agent;
-public Contract Tendering;
-communication, information and management protocols;
-quality management;
-audits, including quality audits;
-cost consulting, measuring and project budget;
-value engineering;
-value surveying;
-value management;
-general project advice and support;
-appraisals;
-surveys, studies and strategies;
-feasibility;
-business case development;
-preparation of tender contract documentation for specialist activity;
-contract and tender preparation and administration;
-policy advice;
-general advice;
-reporting;
-market profiling;
-contract and regulatory management;
-contract administration;
-site and works supervision;
-undertaking the role of NEC 4 Service Manager;
-assistance at public local inquiry and
-supplement council resource.
Whilst this is a national framework which covers all of Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are required to select which Regions they are able to service and offers will be evaluated on this basis. For further information, please see the related procurement documents.