Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Scotland - projects up to 5 million GBP

What this is

The Scottish Government has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for civil engineering works across Scotland, valued at £180 million over 72 months. The DPS covers multiple lots including General Civil Engineering, Roads, Structures and related works, for projects up to £5 million. The deadline for admission is 4 October 2030. Award criteria are 70% quality and 30% price, with a Price Quality Ratio mechanism allowing ±20% variation.

Key points

• Scottish Government civil engineering DPS; £180m; Scotland-wide; projects up to £5m; deadline October 2030
• Lots: General Civil Engineering, Roads, Structures and related; 72-month DPS
• Award criteria: 70% quality, 30% price with PQR (±20%) mechanism

Who can bid

Open DPS — all SPD-passing suppliers admitted. Relevant civil engineering experience, professional certifications and appropriate insurances per lot required. Financial standing assessed at admission. Full requirements in procurement documents.

How it is scored

Quality 70% · Price 30% Admission via SPD. Call-off mini-competitions: 70% quality, 30% price (PQR mechanism ±20% price variation allowed).

Money

Estimated total value £180 million over 72 months. Individual projects up to £5 million.

How to submit

Via PCS-Tender. Rolling admission throughout DPS duration.

Clarifications

Via PCS-Tender messaging.

Contract period

72 months. DPS deadline 4 October 2030. Individual call-off contracts for projects up to £5 million.

Classification

CPV 45000000 — Construction work 45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work71300000 — Engineering services71500000 — Construction-related services Scotland