ITT for Survey and Treament for Timber Preservation Framework
Dundee City Council · Local authority
In brief
Dundee City Council is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and construction work (Scotland).
It is a framework worth up to £5,200,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Bids close at midday, Monday 5 October 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Bids by
- midday, Monday 5 October 2026
How bids are scored
Lot 1 - Surface treatments for condensation, dampness and mould (excluding fodding)
Compliance with the Specification of Requirements · Compliance with DCC's ICT Security and Safe Use Policy · Cyber Security Questionnaire · CDM, Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2015 · Duty of Care, Health and Safety & Risk Management · Site Specific Risk Assessment and Method Statement · Health & Safety · Sample Report · Response Time/ 24 hr Response · Delivery of Contract and Quality of Service · Resourcing of Requirements · Communication with Stakeholders · Customer Care/ Non-Contact · Continuous Improvement (Post Inspection & Remedies) · Community Benefits (question 1) · Community Benefits (question 2) · Environment · Fair Work First · Price 60%
Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.
Lot 2 – Invasive treatments and investigation
Compliance with Specification of Requirements · Compliance with DCC's ICT Security and Safe Use Policy · Cyber Security Questionnaire · CDM, Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2015 · Duty of Care, Health, and Safety & Risk Management · Site Specific Risk Assessment and Method Statement · Health and Safety · Sample Report · Response Time/ 24hr Response · Delivery of Contract and Quality of Service · Resourcing of Requirements · Communication with Stakeholders · Customer Care/ Non-Contact · Continuous Improvement (Post Inspection & Remedies) · Community Benefits (question1) · Community Benefits (question 2) · Environment · Fair Work First · Price 60%
Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.
Mould Treatment Fogging
Compliance with Specification of Requirements · Compliance with DCC's ICT Security and Safe Use Policy · Cyber Security Questionnaire · CDM, Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2015 · Duty of Care, Health, and Safety & Risk Management · Site Specific Risk Assessment and Method Statement · Health and Safety · Sample Report · Response Time/ 24hr Response · Delivery of Contract and Quality of Service · Resourcing of Requirements · Communication with Stakeholders · Customer Care/ Non-Contact · Continuous Improvement (Post Inspection & Remedies) · Community Benefits (question1) · Community Benefits (question 2) · Environment · Fair Work First · Price 60%
Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.
Competition
Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £5,200,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Lot 1 - Surface treatments for condensation, dampness and mould (excluding fodding)What this lot coversThe 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. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Architecture and engineering | — |
Lot 2 – Invasive treatments and investigationWhat this lot coversThis 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 | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Architecture and engineering | — |
Mould Treatment FoggingWhat this lot coversThis 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. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Pest control and hygiene, Architecture and engineering | — |
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 084021-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
24Awards
6Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- Dalkia Operations Limited1 contract
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From notice 084021-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.