Single Building Assessment(s) for Fire Safety in Scotland

What this is

The Scottish Government is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Single Building Assessment(s) for Fire Safety, enabling public sector bodies to procure qualified fire safety engineers and surveyors to carry out assessments of multi-occupancy residential buildings for fire safety risks, including cladding and external wall system assessments. The DPS runs for 5 years until January 2028.

Key points

• DPS for fire safety assessments of multi-occupancy residential buildings
• Relevant professional qualifications (RICS, IFE or equivalent) required
• Professional Indemnity insurance required
• DPS open to new suppliers until 18 January 2028
• Mini-competitions with Quality 40-80% / Price 20-60% weighting

Who can bid

Suppliers must hold relevant professional qualifications (e.g. RICS, IFE membership) and demonstrate experience in fire safety building assessments. Professional Indemnity and other insurance required. ESPD required.

How it is scored

DPS admission based on pass/fail selection criteria. Individual call-off contracts evaluated on Quality 40-80% and Price 20-60%, with exact weightings confirmed per mini-competition.

How to submit

Submit electronically via PCS-Tender (publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Available to Scottish Government and associated public sector bodies.

Clarifications

Clarification questions submitted via PCS-Tender messaging functionality.

Contract period

60 months (5 years) from establishment. DPS open to new qualified suppliers throughout its lifetime until 18 January 2028.

Classification

CPV 71315300 — Building surveying services 71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Scotland