Official UK procurement notice
ITT for Survey and Treament for Timber Preservation Framework
Authority: Dundee City Council (Local council)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis 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 lotLot #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.
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
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.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
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%
- 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…
- 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)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f2ffFind a Tender
- 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 noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 7 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 120 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 5 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Timeline
5 Oct 2026 → 7 Oct 2026 · 3 dates- Notice published22 days ago5 Oct 2026, 10:28 BST
- Bids opened22 days ago5 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends19 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown7 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Deadline moved to 7 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST5 Oct 2026, 10:28 BST+2 days · was 5 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 5 Oct 2026 | 7 Oct 2026 | +2 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 5 Oct 2026 | 7 Oct 2026 | +2 d |
Request for extension was received by tenderer.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Dundee Sherriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
- Scottish Court ServiceReview contact point
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Technical selection criteria