Building Standards Research and Technical Services Framework
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-t...
Buyer
Scottish Government
Value
Not provided
Published
6 Jul 2026
Closes
17 Aug 2026
Procurement details
Source
Pcs
Region
United Kingdom
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
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Contract ends
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CPV classifications
73000000
Research and development services and related consultancy services
73210000
Research consultancy services
71317000
Hazard protection and control consultancy services
71317100
Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
71314300
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71314000
Energy and related services
71313000
Environmental engineering consultancy services
79315000
Social research services
Lots
Fire
Lot 1
Value not provided
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.
Delivery: Scotland
Energy (Policy and Research)
Lot 4
Value not provided
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 consultatio...
Delivery: Scotland
Environment and Sustainability
Lot 5
Value not provided
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...
Delivery: Scotland
Structure
Lot 6
Value not provided
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 a...
Delivery: Scotland
Non-technical
Lot 7
Value not provided
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 t...
Delivery: Scotland
Safety/Accessibility
Lot 2
Value not provided
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...
Delivery: Scotland
Energy (Software, Tools and Methodology)
Lot 3
Value not provided
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.
Delivery: Scotland
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