Ad hoc Employers agent and quantity surveying services framework
Cairn Housing AssociationEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
2 October 2026
21 days remaining
Published
4 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
We are looking to appoint a quantity surveying practice to carry out employers agent and quantity surveying services for our property services team for a period of 3 years plus 1 plus 1.
Key dates
- Duration
- 3 years
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The council wants to hire a quantity surveying firm to act as an employer’s agent and provide quantity surveying services for its property team, on a 3‑year framework with two optional one‑year extensions.
Requirements
- Must be a registered quantity surveying practice
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Relevant experience delivering employer’s agent and quantity surveying services for public sector property projects
- Hold appropriate professional qualifications (e.g., RICS membership)
- Ability to provide services on an ad‑hoc basis under a framework agreement
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Act as employer’s agent on construction projects, managing contracts and communications
- Prepare and review cost estimates, bills of quantities and cost plans
- Conduct cost control, value engineering and change order assessments
- Provide regular cost reporting and forecasts to the property services team
- Assist with procurement, tender analysis and contract administration
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the framework terms – they will define call‑off procedures, pricing rules and notice periods
- 2Look for sections on insurance, health & safety and data protection – you must meet these before you can bid
- 3Identify the evaluation criteria (e.g., price, experience, social value) to tailor your response
- 4Note the contract length (3 years + two 1‑year extensions) and any required mobilisation dates
- 5Watch out for any mandatory forms or certifications that must be uploaded with your submission
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a larger firm to meet any minimum turnover or resource requirements while remaining the lead subcontractor
- Highlight any social value you can deliver, such as local hiring or apprenticeships, as SMEs often score well on this
- Consider bidding for a limited number of call‑offs initially to build a track record before committing to the full framework
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Cairn Housing AssociationKey Dates
Published
4 September 2026
Submission deadline
2 October 2026
Notice type
Website Contract Notice
Source
publiccontractsscotland
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