Public Procurement and Property

Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) – first contract awarded

August 18, 2025 by Scottish Procurement No Comments | Category Dynamic Purchasing System, Procurement news, Scottish Procurement

We’re pleased to announce that the very first contract under our Civil Engineering DPS has officially been awarded. North Lanarkshire Council has appointed Soil Engineering Geoservices Ltd to carry out geotechnical works and ground investigations for the East Airdrie Link Road. Work on the project will be underway shortly. 

The Civil Engineering DPS gives public sector organisations a fast flexible way to run competitions for projects worth up to £5 million. (Details on the organisations that can use the system are included within the  Contract Notice). 

How the DPS works 

The DPS uses three simple filters – type of works, location and value band – to help buyers find the right suppliers for their project. 

It currently covers six lots: 

• Lot 1: General Civil Engineering Works 
• Lot 2: Roads 
• Lot 3: Structures 
• Lot 4: Geotechnical Services and Related Works 
• Lot 5: Utilities 
• Lot 6: Harbour, Coastal, Rivers, Flood and Marine 

Opportunities for suppliers 

The DPS is still open for applications! Suppliers can join via Public Contracts Scotland – tender (PCS-T) at any time with no limit on the number of suppliers that can participate. 

The Civil Engineering DPS is expected to run until October 2030 with the Scottish Government retaining the flexibility to extend or shorten the term as needed. 

Further information on the Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System, including how to use it, can be found on our website: Procurement – civil engineering dynamic purchasing system – projects up to £5M: buyer’s guide – gov.scot 

If you require further information, please contact the Collaborative Construction Team (CCT) – CCT_SPPD@gov.scot. 

For further information on public procurement in Scotland please visit www.gov.scot/procurement

Please email enquiries to scottishprocurement@gov.scot

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