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

The Scottish Government is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for civil engineering projects valued up to five million pounds, to be employed across the entire Scottish public sector. The DPS encompasses six distinct lots covering general civil engineering works, roads, structures, geotechnical services, utilities, and maritime and flood‑related activities, all to be executed within Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands. Suppliers wishing to participate must submit a Single Procurement Document that includes financial standing, technical and professional ability, and an environmental management and climate‑change plan, and must provide evidence of at least one qualifying project within the last five years that meets the relevant value band.

Evaluation of offers will be based on a price‑quality ratio of 30 % price to 70 % quality, with weightings ranging from 10 % to 50 % for price and 50 % to 90 % for quality. Design capability is often required, as many works may be on a design‑and‑build basis, with the Principal Designer role retaining responsibility under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 or equivalent. The DPS will run for up to 72 months, with renewal options, and will require the nominated suppliers to meet the stated entry criteria and provide service coverage across specified geographic areas and value bands.

Suppliers must comply with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (or equivalent) and provide the required Technical and Professional Ability Workbook, Financial Standing Workbook, and Environmental Management and Climate Change Plan.

The Scottish Ministers have been working with internal and external stakeholders on the development of a Scottish collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Civil Engineering projects up to 5 million GBP for use across the Scottish public sector. To be considered, economic operators are required to complete the Single Procurement Document (SPD) including the Financial Standing Workbook, the Technical and Professional Ability Workbook (including Core Terms Acceptance and SOC Check) and the Environmental Management and Climate Change Plan Form in accordance with the Contract Notice and the accompanying Instructions document. Economic operators will be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations (Scotland) 2015, on the basis of the information provided within their application. A Price Quality Ratio (PQR) of 30% Price and 70% Quality (with a range of +/-20%) will be undertaken for all calls for competition under this DPS.

Information about variants:

Variants will be accepted: No

Information about options:

Options: No

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:

EN

Information about recurrence:

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Q1 2029

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Lot 1:
General Civil Engineering Works
Description of the procurement:
In order to be admitted to the Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), suppliers must complete the Single Procurement Document (SPD) Scotland and meet the minimum entry criteria detailed within this Contract Notice.
Lot 1 includes all general civil engineering works up to 5 million GBP. Projects may include, but are not limited to, earthworks, site clearance, tree felling, construction, repairs, maintenance, replacing and installations of landscaping, drainage and drainage systems, fencing, footpaths, cycleways, access tracks, paving, signage, railings and other civil engineering works activities.
Within each lot, suppliers must state the geographical areas they wish to service (maximum of 32) and the value bands they wish to operate in (maximum of 5).
Suppliers must provide at least one relevant example, from the last 5 years, stating the project value at the time of its completion. This can be from the public or private sector. The project value must, however, be within or above the highest value band they are applying for in each lot.
Suppliers can apply for any of the lots of works. Suppliers may be required to have design capability as the work packages may be on a design and build basis. (The Principal Designer Role may be sub-contracted with the Economic Operator retaining the Principal Designer designation) under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 or European equivalent).
Place of performance:
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Works will be performed across Scotland including the Highlands and Islands.
Award criteria:
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50%-90%
Price / Weighting: 10%-50%
Duration of the contract:
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will have a term of up to 72 months, the Scottish Government will have the options to either extend or reduce this term or end the DPS agreement at any time.

Lot 2:
Roads
Description of the procurement:
In order to be admitted to the Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), suppliers must complete the Single Procurement Document (SPD) Scotland and meet the minimum entry criteria detailed within this Contract Notice.
Lot 2 includes road projects and related works up to 5 million GBP. Projects may include, but are not limited to, road construction, foundation and surfacing works, alterations, repairs and maintenance, and control, safety or signalling equipment.
Within each lot, suppliers must state the geographical areas they wish to service (maximum of 32) and the value bands they wish to operate in (maximum of 5).
Suppliers must provide at least one relevant example, from the last 5 years, stating the project value at the time of its completion. This can be from the public or private sector. The project value must, however, be within or above the highest value band they are applying for in each lot.
Suppliers can apply for any of the lots of works. Suppliers may be required to have design capability as the work packages may be on a design and build basis. (The Principal Designer Role may be sub-contracted with the Economic Operator retaining the Principal Designer designation) under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 or European equivalent).
Place of performance:
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Works will be performed across Scotland including the Highlands and Islands
Award criteria:
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50%-90%
Price / Weighting: 10%-50%
Duration of the contract:
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will have a term of up to 72 months, the Scottish Government will have the options to either extend or reduce this term or end the DPS agreement at any time.

Lot 3:
Structures
Description of the procurement:
In order to be admitted to the Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), suppliers must complete the Single Procurement Document (SPD) Scotland and meet the minimum entry criteria detailed within this Contract Notice.
Lot 3 includes structures and related works up to 5 million GBP. Projects may include, but are not limited to, bridge maintenance, strengthening, repairs, refurbishment and construction, parapets, retaining structures, culverts, temporary works, foundations, demolition/removal, painting protective coatings, blast cleaning, mechanical inspections services and miscellaneous structures.
Within each lot, suppliers must state the geographical areas they wish to service (maximum of 32) and the value bands they wish to operate in (maximum of 5).
Suppliers must provide at least one relevant example, from the last 5 years, stating the project value at the time of its completion. This can be from the public or private sector. The project value must, however, be within or above the highest value band they are applying for in each lot.
Suppliers can apply for any of the lots of works. Suppliers may be required to have design capability as the work packages may be on a design and build basis. (The Principal Designer Role may be sub-contracted with the Economic Operator retaining the Principal Designer designation) under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 or European equivalent).
Place of performance:
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Works will be performed across Scotland including the Highlands and Islands
Award criteria:
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50%-90%
Price / Weighting: 10%-50%
Duration of the contract:
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will have a term of up to 72 months, the Scottish Government will have the options to either extend or reduce this term or end the DPS agreement at any time.

Lot 4:
Geotechnical Services and related works
Description of the procurement:
In order to be admitted to the Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), suppliers must complete the Single Procurement Document (SPD) Scotland and meet the minimum entry criteria detailed within this Contract Notice.
Lot 4 includes geotechnical services and related works up to 5 million GBP. Projects may include, but are not limited to, geotechnical engineering services, foundations, embankments, piling, groundworks, ground stabilization, investigations, monitoring and reporting.
Within each lot, suppliers must state the geographical areas they wish to service (maximum of 32) and the value bands they wish to operate in (maximum of 5).
Suppliers must provide at least one relevant example, from the last 5 years, stating the project value at the time of its completion. This can be from the public or private sector. The project value must, however, be within or above the highest value band they are applying for in each lot.
Suppliers can apply for any of the lots of works. Suppliers may be required to have design capability as the work packages may be on a design and build basis. (The Principal Designer Role may be sub-contracted with the Economic Operator retaining the Principal Designer designation) under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 or European equivalent).
Place of performance:
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Works will be performed across Scotland including the Highlands and Islands.
Award criteria:
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50%-90%
Price / Weighting: 10%-50%
Duration of the contract:
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will have a term of up to 72 months, the Scottish Government will have the options to either extend or reduce this term or end the DPS agreement at any time.

Lot 5:
Utilities
Description of the procurement:
In order to be admitted to the Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), suppliers must complete the Single Procurement Document (SPD) Scotland and meet the minimum entry criteria detailed within this Contract Notice.
Lot 5 includes Civil Engineering Works incorporating utility works up to 5 million GBP. Projects may include, but are not limited to, public utilities, utility diversions, ducting, public lighting repairs, parts, installations, replacing, commissioning, equipment and maintenance, and traffic lights installations, repairs, replacing and maintenance.
Within each lot, suppliers must state the geographical areas they wish to service (maximum of 32) and the value bands they wish to operate in (maximum of 5).
Suppliers must provide at least one relevant example, from the last 5 years, stating the project value at the time of its completion. This can be from the public or private sector. The project value must, however, be within or above the highest value band they are applying for in each lot.
Suppliers can apply for any of the lots of works. Suppliers may be required to have design capability as the work packages may be on a design and build basis. (The Principal Designer Role may be sub-contracted with the Economic Operator retaining the Principal Designer designation) under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 or European equivalent).
Place of performance:
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Works will be performed across Scotland including the Highlands and Islands.
Award criteria:
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50%-90%
Price / Weighting: 10%-50%
Duration of the contract:
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will have a term of up to 72 months, the Scottish Government will have the options to either extend or reduce this term or end the DPS agreement at any time.

Lot 6:
Harbour, Coastal, Rivers, Flood and Marine
Description of the procurement:
In order to be admitted to the Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), suppliers must complete the Single Procurement Document (SPD) Scotland and meet the minimum entry criteria detailed within this Contract Notice.
Lot 6 includes harbour, coastal, rivers, flood and marine projects up to 5 million GBP. Projects may include, but are not limited to, construction works, maintenance, repairs and replacing for dams and similar fixed structures, lighting for ship & river guidance and illuminations, coastal defences, river regulation and flood control works, river wall construction and protection works, marine works, river works, coastal works, waterway diversions, canals, pontoons, jetties and piers.
Within each lot, suppliers must state the geographical areas they wish to service (maximum of 32) and the value bands they wish to operate in (maximum of 5).
Suppliers must provide at least one relevant example, from the last 5 years, stating the project value at the time of its completion. This can be from the public or private sector. The project value must, however, be within or above the highest value band they are applying for in each lot.
Suppliers can apply for any of the lots of works. Suppliers may be required to have design capability as the work packages may be on a design and build basis. (The Principal Designer Role may be sub-contracted with the Economic Operator retaining the Principal Designer designation) under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 or European equivalent).
Place of performance:
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Works will be performed across Scotland including the Highlands and Islands.
Award criteria:
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50%-90%
Price / Weighting: 10%-50%
Duration of the contract:
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will have a term of up to 72 months, the Scottish Government will have the options to either extend or reduce this term or end the DPS agreement at any time.