Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/region/scotland # Public sector tenders in Scotland Open contracts from councils, NHS bodies, police, universities and other public buyers delivering work in Scotland, with the buyers publishing most and who has been winning. open now 285 published in the last 12 months 9,531 ## Open tenders 285 still accepting bids in Scotland, newest first. [Framework Agreement - Standards and Frameworks](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697d-aa6e-736c-adb8-faac89f727a7/framework-agreement-standards-and-frameworks)Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure a multi lot, multi supplier framework agreement for SDS and on behalf of the Devolved Governments (DGs) of Scotland, Wales... [Skills Development Scotland Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/skills-development-scotland-ltd) GB £3,600,000 35 days left 27 Nov 2026 [Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 (SHED 6)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697d-a919-71ab-8282-2d1b78ed3447/social-housing-emerging-disrupters-6-shed-6)Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF... [Procurement for Housing Ltd (t/a PfH Scotland)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/procurement-for-housing-ltd-ta-pfh-scotland) GB £250,000,000 25 days left 17 Nov 2026 [Commercial & Domestic Boilers maintenance Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a168a2-04c6-708c-b386-22fe41636ecc/commercial-domestic-boilers-maintenance-services)The University of Stirling is seeking a contractor for the maintenance services of commercial and domestic boilers and associated equipment. [University of Stirling](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-stirling) GB 35 days left 27 Nov 2026 [Shire Housing - Insurance Contract & Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a168a2-062e-725c-9e2d-ae5b794cffd2/shire-housing-insurance-contract-services)All Risks Property Insurance Loss of Rent / Alternative Accommodation Insurance Property Owners Liability Insurance & Terrorism Terrorism Terrorism Insurance [Shire Housing Association C/o Howden UK Insurance Brokers Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/shire-housing-association-co-howden-uk-insurance-brokers-ltd) GB £236,637 84 days left 15 Jan 2027 [Royal Hospital for Children Money and Debt Advice Service](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a168a2-0648-7248-b0ab-5b60adbffefc/royal-hospital-for-children-money-and-debt-advice-service)The service will operate from the RHC and target families whose child is in hospital or who are regularly attending outpatients at the RHC or are unable to access community service... [NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-greater-glasgow-and-clyde) GB £250,000 31 days left 23 Nov 2026 [Rutherglen & Cambuslang Housing - Insurance Contract & Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a16834-290b-72ee-b457-e7f34c9aa666/rutherglen-cambuslang-housing-insurance-contract-services)All Risks Property Insurance Loss of Rent / Alternative Accommodation Insurance Property Owners Liability Insurance & Terrorism Terrorism Terrorism Insurance [Rutherglen & Cambuslang Housing Association C/o Howden UK Insurance Brokers Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/rutherglen-cambuslang-housing-association-co-howden-uk-insurance-brokers-ltd) GB £371,625 83 days left 14 Jan 2027 [Digital Design and Build of new Local Development and Land Use Plan](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-1561-710e-bf77-771fbb34b423/digital-design-and-build-of-new-local-development-and-land-use-plan)To analyse and synthesise existing evidence to identify spatial opportunities for nature networks, climate adaptation including natural flood management, and blue-green infrastruct... [Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/loch-lomond-the-trossachs-national-park-authority) GB £58,333 31 days left 23 Nov 2026 [Sport for Life Strategic Review and Refresh](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-157f-72cb-90af-30f3c46fdfe9/sport-for-life-strategic-review-and-refresh)sportscotland seeks a suitably qualified provider to lead the strategic review and refresh of Sport for Life, including evidence analysis, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, str... [The Scottish Sports Council trading as sportscotland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-scottish-sports-council-trading-as-sportscotland) GB 31 days left 23 Nov 2026 [Rhodi-Free Future – Rhododendron surveys](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-15d1-7062-b4dc-2c0673bae7e5/landscape-connections-rhodi-free-future-rhododendron-surveys)As part Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Landscape Connections, we will be delivering a programme of invasive rhododendron removal [Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/loch-lomond-the-trossachs-national-park-authority) GB £29,167 24 days left 16 Nov 2026 [Calibration, Repair and Supply of Mechanical Testing Equipment](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-15ea-70c0-b285-c1f84676f769/calibration-repair-and-supply-of-mechanical-testing-equipment)South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor for the calibration, repair, supply and delivery of mechanical testing equipment. The purpose of th... [South Lanarkshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-lanarkshire-council) GB £200,000 31 days left 23 Nov 2026 [Scottish Approach to Change Evaluation and Learning Partner](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15f9e-d504-70ae-97a6-1408c0ef160e/scottish-approach-to-change-evaluation-and-learning-partner)We are seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced provider to design and deliver a robust, independent evaluation of the Scottish Approach to Change. The evaluation... [Healthcare Improvement Scotland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/healthcare-improvement-scotland) GB 33 days left 25 Nov 2026 [Post Office Branch - Tannochside](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15ec3-22b0-7135-9015-0cdf741f0424/post-office-branch-tannochside)Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase the current business or incorporate a Post Office Local into their existing or proposed business. The offer... [Post Office Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/post-office-limited) GB 89 days left 20 Jan 2027 [RSPB Bass Rock Access and Safety Improvements Construction](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-1625-72b6-a714-d52661aca548/rspb-bass-rock-access-and-safety-improvements-construction)H&S construction works relating to handrail and path upgrades and refurbishment of existing building [RSPB Scotland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/rspb-scotland) GB £300,000 21 days left 13 Nov 2026 [ACHA: D&B Contractor Selection - Dalintober](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-1609-7032-bb6c-5c5456eba144/acha-db-contractor-selection-dalintober)The contract is for a design and build contractor to construct 37 affordable units at Dalintober, Campbeltown. Details are provided in the procurement documents attached to this no... [Argyll Community Housing Association Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/argyll-community-housing-association-limited) GB £10,000,000 39 days left 1 Dec 2026 [Window Cleaning Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-16bf-7364-aa26-ff327d8270ce/window-cleaning-services)provide window cleaning service for GSA buildings [Glasgow School of Art](https://tendernation.io/buyers/glasgow-school-of-art) GB 80 days left 11 Jan 2027 [16 - 18 East Hamilton St Wishaw, ML2 8BL](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-16a6-730e-a5f2-44fb8733444e/16-18-east-hamilton-st-wishaw-ml2-8bl)Former Motherwell & District Women’s Aid Centre [North Lanarkshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-lanarkshire-council) GB £150,000 80 days left 11 Jan 2027 [Interpretation Plan for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs Landscape Connections](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-165a-729f-81bb-9727f7aabe1c/interpretation-plan-for-loch-lomond-the-trossachs-landscape-connections)Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority (NPA) is seeking to appoint an experienced consultant or consultant team to write an Interpretation Plan for the Landscape Conne... [Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/loch-lomond-the-trossachs-national-park-authority) GB £25,000 24 days left 16 Nov 2026 [ELC-26-0836 Income Maximisation Service](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-168a-73fa-8ff0-d7b83c2dc63a/elc-26-0836-income-maximisation-service)East Lothian Council is utilising the Scottish Government’s Parental Employability Support (PES) initiative to support parents in local communities to progress through all stages o... [East Lothian Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/east-lothian-council) GB 28 days left 20 Nov 2026 [Advice Services – Welfare Rights & Debt Recovery](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-16da-7156-9854-920d502879e3/advice-services-welfare-rights-debt-recovery)1.1. The Council is seeking a single provider of free debt counselling and welfare rights advice with a particular focus on prevention and intervention to people resident in the Ar... [Argyll and Bute Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/argyll-and-bute-council) GB £211,000 28 days left 20 Nov 2026 [Long-distance routes options appraisal - identifying best opportunities to improve access, restore nature and inspire people](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-1642-72f3-ba0a-47c639160df2/long-distance-routes-options-appraisal-identifying-best-opportunities-to-impro)Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority (NPA) is seeking to appoint an experienced consultant or consultant team to conduct a study to identify the best opportunities i... [Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/loch-lomond-the-trossachs-national-park-authority) GB £16,666 24 days left 16 Nov 2026 ## Busiest buyers Ranked by open notices in Scotland today. 1. [01 Post Office Limited 10 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/post-office-limited) 2. [02 Scottish Government 10 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/scottish-government) 3. [03 Argyll and Bute Council 8 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/argyll-and-bute-council) 4. [04 South Lanarkshire Council 7 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-lanarkshire-council) 5. [05 The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) 7 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-common-services-agency-more-commonly-known-as-public-services-delivery-scotland-psd-scotland) 6. [06 Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority 6 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/loch-lomond-the-trossachs-national-park-authority) 7. [07 North Lanarkshire Council 6 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-lanarkshire-council) 8. [08 Aberdeenshire Council 5 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/aberdeenshire-council) 9. [09 Falkirk Council 5 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/falkirk-council) 10. [10 Forestry and Land Scotland 5 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-and-land-scotland) ## What is being bought Sectors with the most open notices in Scotland. 1. [01 Construction work 53 open](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/region/scotland/construction-work) 2. [02 Business services 28 open](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/region/scotland/business-services) 3. [03 Architecture, engineering & surveying 25 open](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/region/scotland/architecture-engineering-surveying) 4. [04 Health and social work 21 open](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/region/scotland/health-social-work) 5. [05 Repair & maintenance services 20 open](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/region/scotland/repair-maintenance) 6. [06 Education & training 17 open](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) 7. [07 Postal & telecoms services 12 open](https://tendernation.io/sectors/postal-telecoms-services) 8. [08 Agricultural, forestry & horticultural services 12 open](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agricultural-forestry-horticultural-services) ## Recent contract awards - [Award of RoS - GCA Non Clinical Staffing - Security Architect - IT (BID ID IS006)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-5ec4-70ee-99e5-55a85dea72a3/award-of-ros-gca-non-clinical-staffing-security-architect-it-bid-id-is006)Won by [Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/hays-specialist-recruitment) · [Registers of Scotland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/registers-of-scotland) · £166,440 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Award of RoS - SG Professional Temporary and Interim Staff - Reward Lead - Direct Award](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-5e92-713c-b6fc-1c3dad2796ea/award-of-ros-sg-professional-temporary-and-interim-staff-reward-lead-direc)Won by [Venesky Brown Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/venesky-brown) · [Registers of Scotland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/registers-of-scotland) · £9,819 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Award of Legal Case Management System](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-5e62-71d4-a96d-36a31a164fb5/award-of-legal-case-management-system)Won by [Iken Business Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/iken-business) · [North Lanarkshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-lanarkshire-council) · £165,714 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Award of 843445 Cupar Areas (ZONE 1) Winter Maintenance 2026-2027 - NHS Fife](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-5e2f-7133-a8ac-08b59f1594a0/award-of-843445-cupar-areas-zone-1-winter-maintenance-2026-2027-nhs-fife)Won by [15489790](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/opal-access) · [NHS Fife](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-fife) · £15,840 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Award of Glenrothes Areas (ZONE 2) Winter Maintenance 2026-2027 - NHS Fife](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-5dfa-718b-b468-8914d8cc7248/award-of-glenrothes-areas-zone-2-winter-maintenance-2026-2027-nhs-fife)Won by [GGS Agri Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/venesky-brown) · [NHS Fife](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-fife) · £28,860 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Award of 843450 Kirkcaldy Areas (ZONE 3) Winter Maintenance 2026-2027 - NHS Fife](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-5dc3-7044-9591-82dfec10d6e7/award-of-843450-kirkcaldy-areas-zone-3-winter-maintenance-2026-2027-nhs-fife)Won by [GGS Agri Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/venesky-brown) · [NHS Fife](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-fife) · £7,020 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Award of 843453 Kirkcaldy Central Areas (ZONE 4) Winter Maintenance 2026-2027 - NHS Fife](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-5d88-7318-aee8-e1e7ce49dabf/award-of-843453-kirkcaldy-central-areas-zone-4-winter-maintenance-2026-2027)Won by [OUTCO Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/outco) · [NHS Fife](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-fife) · £20,817 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Award of 843454 Dunfermline Areas (ZONE 5) Winter Maintenance 2026-2027 - NHS Fife](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697e-5d4a-7223-aa25-cb3ef0cb5a4b/award-of-843454-dunfermline-areas-zone-5-winter-maintenance-2026-2027-nhs-fi)Won by [15489790](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/opal-access) · [NHS Fife](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-fife) · £19,500 · 23 Oct 2026 - [NCS MoG Level 4 Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship - ST0663](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a16472-cbf1-7374-8f3d-0c7624138514/ncs-mog-level-4-employability-practitioner-apprenticeship-st0663)Won by [The Education and Skills Partnership](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/education-and-skills-partnership) · [Department for Work and Pensions](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions) · £1,200 · 22 Oct 2026 - [COM 09 Floating Turbine Towing Challenges](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be6-7ddb-7069-897d-b3947a39eadc/com-09-floating-turbine-towing-challenges)Won by [Tadek Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/lothian-vehicle-bodybuilders) · [ORE Catapult](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ore-catapult) · £59,268 · 22 Oct 2026 ## Who wins Suppliers named most on award notices in the last two years. 1. [01 VWS Limited 307 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/venesky-brown) 2. [02 Unico Ltd 205 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/softcat) 3. [03 Volkswagen Group (UK) Ltd 160 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/alumni-harvey-nash-a-trading-division-of-harvey-nash) 4. [04 Zurich Insurance PLC trading as Zurich Municipal 105 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/gartner) 5. [05 Viewpoint UAV 103 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/venesky-brown-recruitment) 6. [06 MEDTRONIC LIMITED 92 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/medtronic) 7. [07 Smith and Sons Coaches 90 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/procast-building-contractors) 8. [08 W H Kirkwood Ltd 87 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/lorien-resourcing) ## Questions and answers How many open tenders are there in Scotland? There are 285 open tenders in Scotland today, out of 9,531 notices published in the last 12 months. The list updates every morning from Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales, TED and other sources. Which buyers publish the most tenders in Scotland? By open notices right now: Post Office Limited (10 open), Scottish Government (10 open), Argyll and Bute Council (8 open), South Lanarkshire Council (7 open) and The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) (7 open). Who wins public contracts in Scotland? The suppliers named most often on award notices in the last two years are VWS Limited (307 awards), Unico Ltd (205 awards), Volkswagen Group (UK) Ltd (160 awards), Zurich Insurance PLC trading as Zurich Municipal (105 awards) and Viewpoint UAV (103 awards). What do public buyers in Scotland buy most? The sectors with the most open notices are Construction work (53 open), Business services (28 open), Architecture, engineering & surveying (25 open), Health and social work (21 open) and Repair & maintenance services (20 open). Get new tenders in Scotland by email Save an alert and get each new notice with an AI summary and a fit score for your business. Free plan available. [Search all tenders](https://tendernation.io/opportunities) [Create a free alert](https://tendernation.io/register) 14-day free trial, no card required