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The maximum four-year framework will cover a range of projects including housing, residential repairs, facilities management, and the refurbishment and construction of schools and nursery buildings. A total of 40 consultants will be appointed.<\/p>\n

The framework is divided into 11 lots including project management, building surveying, quantity surveying, architecture for education and non-residential, architecture for residential, landscape architecture, structural and civil engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, fire engineering and consulting, multi-disciplinary design and transportation services.<\/p>\n

According to the brief: \u2018The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to appoint contractors to a framework agreement to deliver construction related professional services.<\/p>\n

\u2018Please note that the councils, registered social landlords and other organisations named within the contract notice can also access the framework agreement for their requirements.\u2019<\/p>\n

Edinburgh is Scotland\u2019s second-most populous city with 500,000 inhabitants. The City of Edinburgh Council last updated its construction consultancy services framework in 2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The latest framework will cover a range of residential and educational projects across the historic city and beyond. It will also be available for use by other local authorities, housing associations, and public bodies across Scotland.<\/p>\n

Bids for inclusion on the framework will be evaluated 70 per cent on quality and 30 per cent on cost. Architects applying for the residential and schools lots must have an annual average turnover of at least \u00a31.1 million.<\/p>\n

Applicants must hold \u00a310 million of employer\u2019s liability insurance. \u00a310 million of public liability insurance, and \u00a32 million of professional indemnity cover.<\/p>\n

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Competition details<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Project title<\/strong> Greenwich Professional Services Consultancy Dynamic Purchasing System
\nClient<\/strong> City of Edinburgh Council
\nContract value <\/strong>\u00a3115 million
\nFirst round deadline<\/strong> Midday, 15 April 2025
\nRestrictions <\/strong>Bidders will be required to provide relevant examples of services carried out during the last three years through two reference projects that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience in delivering the services as described
\nMore information<\/strong> https:\/\/www.find-tender.service.gov.uk\/Notice\/009057-2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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