Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Grampian
Summerfield House, 2 Eday Road
Aberdeen
AB15 6RE
UK
Contact person: Peter Obosi
Telephone: +44 3454566000
E-mail: peter.obosi@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhsgrampian.org
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00200
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR MULTI-DISCIPLINE DESIGN SERVICES
Reference number: OC004 – 26
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79415200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Grampian (the Authority) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of Multi-Discipline Design Team Services.
The requirement will include all aspects of Professional Multi Discipline Design Team services to allow the Authority to maintain and develop its Estates portfolio in accordance with the changing needs of the service it delivers.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79415200
71315200
71315210
71530000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM5
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Grampian (the Authority) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of Multi-Discipline Design Team Services.
The requirement will include all aspects of Professional Multi Discipline Design Team services to allow the Authority to maintain and develop its Estates portfolio in accordance with the changing needs of the service it delivers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Up to 12 months renewal
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
See ITT Doc for more information
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Bidders should ensure they have the professional capability and qualifications to carry out any services requested under the framework agreement. Please see the ITT documents for further information.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Bidders will ensure all work/services carried out under the framework agreement are in line with prevailing laws and regulations related to the deciplines required. Please see the ITT documents for further information.
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please see ITT Documents for more information.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 5
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control. The Authority will also ensure all internal and legislative approvals are obtained before extending beyond the four year period of the framework agreement.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
01/07/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
01/07/2026
Local time: 12:00
Place:
PCS-Tender
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Procurement
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The Authority shall notify all bidders of its decision to award the framework via PCS-Tender as soon as possible after a decision has been made. The Authority shall observe a 10 days standstill period before the contract is awarded. Unsuccessful bidders shall be debriefed accordingly. The Authority will be using PCS eTendering System for this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction. The tender publication will be from 2nd June 2026 via this link (https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/) and the deadline for the return of all completed Tenders is 12:00 on 01/07/2026. The conditions of the contract will be based on the Authority's Terms and Conditions or as detailed in the ITT Document. The Authority is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31952. For more information see: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/69951686019E8411F113.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31952. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
This procurement may include Community Benefit requirements in line with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. These are contractual conditions designed to deliver additional economic, social and/or environmental benefits to the local area, beyond the core purpose of the contract.
Bidders may be required to propose measures such as targeted recruitment and training opportunities, supply chain engagement (including SMEs and third sector organisations), or initiatives that support community wellbeing and sustainability outcomes.
(SC Ref:833394)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of Peace Court
53 Castle Street
ABERDEEN
AB11 5BB
UK
Telephone: +44 1224657200
E-mail: aberdeen@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/06/2026