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Published 7 Sept 2026, 08:56 BST

Official UK procurement notice

ITT for Survey and Treament for Timber Preservation Framework

Official notice

Authority: Dundee City Council (Local council)

Framework agreement3 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£5,200,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 7 Oct 2026
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This procurement process is for the framework contract for a multi- supplier framework to carry out dry/wet rot survey and treatment, infestation (woodworm) and chemical mould removal on domestic properties.

Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 competent contractors for each lot within the framework. The lots for this framework are as follows-

Lot 1 – Surface treatments for condensation, dampness and mould (excluding fogging)

Lot 2 – Invasive treatments and investigation

Lot 3 – Fogging

Bidding organisations can apply for all lots within the framework but each lot will be awarded to the highest scoring bidder.

CPV: Building surveying services · Building-inspection services · Disinfecting and exterminating services · Facility related sanitation services · Other building completion work · Refurbishment work · Repair and maintenance services of building installations · Ventilation installation work · Waterproofing work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 15 suppliers

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Surface treatments for condensation, dampness and mould (excluding fodding)Renewal

The Contractor is not required to be a specialist timber-preservation company. Suitably competent general building or joinery contractors may tender, provided they can demonstrate the necessary competence, experience and resources to deliver the complete works in accordance with the specification. Where specialist treatment, surveying, electrical, plumbing, gas or other regulated work is required, the Contractor may use suitably competent and appropriately qualified employees or subcontractors. All treatment products, application methods, guarantees and supporting documentation must comply with the specification and be accepted by the Contract Administrator. Additional information: Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 compete3nt contractors for each lot.

Delivery: Scotland · Dundee
Extensions: 2 x 1 year periodsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Invasive treatments and investigationRenewal

This Lot is intended for specialist property preservation and invasive treatment contractors. Tenderers must be able to demonstrate specialist expertise in damp proofing, timber preservation, fungal decay treatment, wood-boring insect eradication, basement waterproofing and associated remedial works.

The Principal Contractor must be a current member of the Property Care Association (PCA) and maintain membership for the duration of the Framework Agreement.

The Contractor shall employ suitably qualified surveyors and technicians and be capable of providing surveys, specifications, treatment recommendations, insurance-backed guarantees (where applicable), and completion certification.

Subcontracting of specialist preservation treatments will not be permitted unless expressly approved by the Contract Administrator. Additional information: Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 competent contractors for each lot within the framework

Delivery: Scotland · Dundee
Extensions: 2 x 1 year periodsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Mould Treatment FoggingRenewal

This Lot is reserved for specialist mould remediation and environmental treatment contractors.

Tenderers shall be able to demonstrate proven experience in the diagnosis, treatment and remediation of mould contamination within domestic and public buildings, including the use of ULV fogging equipment, antimicrobial treatments, HEPA filtration systems and moisture assessment equipment.

The Contractor must be a current member of the Property Care Association (PCA), or an equivalent industry body approved by the Contract Administrator and maintain that membership for the duration of the Framework Agreement.

The Contractor shall employ suitably trained and competent operatives for mould remediation works and provide evidence of relevant training, health and safety procedures, risk assessments and method statements relating to fogging and biocidal treatments.

The Contractor shall provide post-treatment inspection reports, certification of completed treatments and recommendations for any further remedial works required to prevent recurrence.

Where biocides, antimicrobials or fungicidal products are used, these shall be approved for their intended purpose and applied strictly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and all relevant legislation. Additional information: Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 competent contractors for each lot within the framework.

Delivery: Scotland · Dundee
Extensions: 2 x 1 year periodsVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 3 lots
Price: 60
Published award criteria (19)
  • Compliance with the Specification of Requirements: Pass/Fail
  • Compliance with DCC's ICT Security and Safe Use Policy: Pass/Fail
  • Cyber Security Questionnaire: Pass/Fail
  • CDM, Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2015: Pass/Fail
  • Duty of Care, Health and Safety & Risk Management: Pass/Fail
  • Site Specific Risk Assessment and Method Statement: Pass/Fail
  • Health & Safety: Pass/Fail
  • Sample Report: Pass/Fail
  • Response Time/ 24 hr Response: Pass/Fail
  • Delivery of Contract and Quality of Service: Weighted 10%
  • Resourcing of Requirements: Weighted 10%
  • Communication with Stakeholders: Weighted 5%
  • Customer Care/ Non-Contact: Weighted 5%
  • Continuous Improvement (Post Inspection & Remedies): Weighted 5%
  • Community Benefits (question 1): Weighted 3%
  • Community Benefits (question 2): Unscored
  • Environment: Pass/Fail
  • Fair Work First: Weighted 2%
  • Price: 60%
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    Evidence of PCA membership, relevant qualifications. Further details contained within the Invitation to Tender Documents and SPD.

  • Economic & financial standing

    The Council will utilise Equifax Score check to assess the Economic and financial standing of organisations bidding for contracts. Tenderers (including all participants in a group) are required to have a Score check Score of 35 or above in order to demonstrate their financial strength and stability.

    Minimum: The Council will utilise Equifax Score check to assess the Economic and financial standing of organisations bidding for contracts. Tenderers (including all participants in a group) are required to have a Score check Score of 35 or above in order to demonstrate their financial str…
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 60 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “ITT for Survey and Treament for Timber Preservation Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 15 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
7 Sept 2026, 08:56 BST
Last source update
5 Oct 2026, 10:28 BST
Award evaluation window
5 Oct 2026 – …
Authority reference
DCC/NS/55/25
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-093669
Classification (CPV)
Building surveying servicesBuilding-inspection servicesDisinfecting and exterminating servicesFacility related sanitation servicesOther building completion workRefurbishment workRepair and maintenance services of building installationsVentilation installation workWaterproofing work
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM71)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f2ff Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

Throughout the duration of the framework, successful bidding organisations will be monitored. These KPI’s will be-

Survey completed within target

Report issued within target

Remedial works commencement

First-time fix rate

Number of report defects

Resident satisfaction

Complaint numbers

Defect recurrent rate

Publisher note: Bidders are to sign complete and return documents as detailed within the returned document checklist within the Invitation to Tender document. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=842123. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. 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: It is a contract requirement for contractors to deliver the specified number of Community benefit outcomes (14 number of outcomes for all contractors) for the duration of this contract. (SC Ref:842123) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=842123

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Appointment period ends
7 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
120 days from the deadline
Bids opened
5 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

5 Oct 2026 → 7 Oct 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published22 days ago
    5 Oct 2026, 10:28 BST
  2. Bids opened22 days ago
    5 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period ends19 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    7 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Deadline moved to 7 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST
    5 Oct 2026, 10:28 BST
    +2 days · was 5 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.25 Oct 20267 Oct 2026+2 d
—Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.75 Oct 20267 Oct 2026+2 d

Request for extension was received by tenderer.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Dundee City Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, Scotland, DD1 1QEContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Dundee Sherriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body Dundee
  • Scottish Court ServiceReview contact point EdinburghContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria