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Published 15 Apr 2026, 15:16 BST

Official UK procurement notice

CT1662 Gas Engineering Works Framework Agreement

Official notice

Authority: The City of Edinburgh Council (Local council)

Framework agreement4 lotsServicesOpen procedureMax 2 lots per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£13,600,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 22 May 2026
Lots 4max 2 won per supplier

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The City of Edinburgh Council’s (the “Council”) intends to create a Gas Engineering Works Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement will support delivery of inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, installation, and associated works across a range of gas systems. Works will primarily be undertaken within domestic housing stock owned or managed by the Council. The Framework Agreement will be split by locality, with Contractors restricted from holding both installation and maintenance lots in the same area, to mitigate concentration risk and ensure resilience of service delivery.

  • Recurrence: 48 months

CPV: Boiler installation work · Central-heating installation work · Gas appliance maintenance services · Gas-fitting installation work · Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work · Repair and maintenance services of boilers · Repair and maintenance services of building installations · Repair and maintenance services of central heating

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 15 suppliers

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value · win at most 2 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £5,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Installation / Replacement (East)Renewalceiling above

As part of The City of Edinburgh Council’s (the Council) requirement to ensure that tenants have sufficient heating in their properties, Contractors will be required to carry out heating system replacement in Council owned domestic properties in various locations within Edinburgh. The work shall generally involve the emergency replacement of gas boilers and the installation of new full system heating systems as required, including all associated works, in occupied or empty houses. Boilers will be replaced on a like for like basis as far as reasonably possible, e.g. a combi boiler will be replaced by a combi boiler. It is anticipated that approximately 30% of the new installations will be boiler only installations. The work will take place in traditional and non-traditional construction type houses in low rise, tenement and high-rise blocks. Additional information: The Framework Agreement will be split by locality, with Contractors restricted from holding both installation and maintenance lots in the same area, to mitigate concentration risk and ensure resilience of service delivery

Delivery: Scotland · The City of Edinburgh, East. More details available in Schedule of Properties East document
Extensions: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Installation / Replacement (West)Renewalceiling above

As part of The City of Edinburgh Council’s (the Council) requirement to ensure that tenants have sufficient heating in their properties, Contractors will be required to carry out heating system replacement in Council owned domestic properties in various locations within Edinburgh. The work shall generally involve the emergency replacement of gas boilers and the installation of new full system heating systems as required, including all associated works, in occupied or empty houses. Boilers will be replaced on a like for like basis as far as reasonably possible, e.g. a combi boiler will be replaced by a combi boiler. It is anticipated that approximately 30% of the new installations will be boiler only installations. The work will take place in traditional and non-traditional construction type houses in low rise, tenement and high-rise blocks. Additional information: The Framework Agreement will be split by locality, with Contractors restricted from holding both installation and maintenance lots in the same area, to mitigate concentration risk and ensure resilience of service delivery

Delivery: Scotland · The City of Edinburgh, West. More details available in Schedule of Properties West document
Extensions: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Maintenance / Repair / Servicing (East)RenewalPublished value£1,800,000

The City of Edinburgh Council (“the Council”) requires Contractors to undertake repairs and maintenance works under a Framework Agreement covering routine annual maintenance and servicing of domestic and commercial gas installations. Generally, the work will be carried out in domestic properties owned by the Council; however, the Council also reserves the right to use this Framework Agreement in all other relevant areas of the Council’s business such as commercial properties, should the need occur. Additional information: The Framework Agreement will be split by locality, with Contractors restricted from holding both installation and maintenance lots in the same area, to mitigate concentration risk and ensure resilience of service delivery

Delivery: Scotland · The City of Edinburgh, East. More details available in Schedule of Properties East document
Extensions: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Maintenance / Repair / Servicing (West)RenewalPublished value£1,800,000

The City of Edinburgh Council (“the Council”) requires Contractors to undertake repairs and maintenance works under a Framework Agreement covering routine annual maintenance and servicing of domestic and commercial gas installations. Generally, the work will be carried out in domestic properties owned by the Council; however, the Council also reserves the right to use this Framework Agreement in all other relevant areas of the Council’s business such as commercial properties, should the need occur. Additional information: The Framework Agreement will be split by locality, with Contractors restricted from holding both installation and maintenance lots in the same area, to mitigate concentration risk and ensure resilience of service delivery

Delivery: Scotland · The City of Edinburgh, West. More details available in Schedule of Properties West document
Extensions: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 60
  • Price: 40
Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability

    Tenderers must be registered with the Gas Safe Register for all gas installation, servicing, and maintenance works.

    Tenderers must ensure that all operative undertaking gas works are appropriately qualified and certified in accordance with current legislation and industry standards.

  • Economic & financial standing

    Tenderers will be required to demonstrate appropriate economic and financial standing to deliver the requirements of the Framework Agreement.

    The following selection criteria will apply:

    Minimum Annual Turnover

    Tenderers must have a minimum “general” annual turnover for the last two financial years. The minimum turnover requirement varies by Lot and has been set in proportion to the estimated annual value of each Lot.

    Financial Ratio (Current Ratio)

    Tenderers must demonstrate a minimum current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) for both the current and prior financial year. Minimum ratios vary by Lot.

    Insurance Requirements

    Tenderers must hold, or commit to obtaining prior to contract commencement, the following minimum levels of insurance:

    Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance

    Public Liability Insurance

    Professional Indemnity Insurance

    Minimum: Minimum Annual Turnover and Financial Ratio Requirements (by Lot) Minimum Turnover: 7 million GBP for each of the last two financial years for Lot 1 (Lot 1A and Lot 1B) Current ratio for Current Year: 1.2 Current ratio for Prior Year: 1.2 Minimum Turnover: 1.8 million GBP for eac…
  • Technical & professional ability

    SPD Question 4C.4 (a) – Payment of the real Living Wage

    Tenderers are required to confirm that they will pay any staff that are directly involved in the delivery of the Contract (including any agency or sub-contractor staff), at least the real Living Wage.

    SPD Question 4C.4 (b) – Inclusion of Prompt Payment Clause

    Tenderers are required to confirm that they will include the standard prompt payment clause in all contracts used in the delivery of the Framework Agreement, ensuring payment of sub-contractors at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days and including a point of contact for sub-contractors in the case of payment difficulties.

    SPD Question 4C.7 (a) – Response to Climate Change Emergency

    Tenderers are required to provide evidence that their organisation is taking steps to build awareness of the climate change emergency and provide details of how they have or will respond.

    SPD Question 4D.1 – Quality Assurance Schemes and Environmental Management

    Tenderers are required to confirm that they have in place a Health and Safety Policy, where required, which is approved at a senior level within the organisation and is reviewed regularly.

    SPD Question 4D.1.2 – Environmental Management Systems

    Tenderers are required to confirm that they hold ISO 14001 or equivalent, or can demonstrate the effectiveness of their environmental management systems.

    Tenderers are required to be appropriately registered, accredited, or otherwise authorised to carry out the services relevant to …

    Minimum: SPD Question 4C.4 (a) – Payment of the real Living Wage Where a Tenderer does not commit to paying staff at least the real Living Wage, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition. SPD Question 4C.4 (b) – Inclusion of Prompt Payment Clause Where a Tenderer does not …
Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “CT1662 Gas Engineering Works Framework Agreement” 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
Yes · 48 months
First published
15 Apr 2026, 15:16 BST
Last source update
15 Apr 2026, 15:16 BST
Award evaluation window
22 May 2026 – …
Authority reference
CT1662
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-034316
Classification (CPV)
Boiler installation workCentral-heating installation workGas appliance maintenance servicesGas-fitting installation workHeating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation workRepair and maintenance services of boilersRepair and maintenance services of building installationsRepair and maintenance services of central heating
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM75)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068343 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

Payment of the RLW to all staff engaged in the delivery of the Contract (including sub-contractors);

Inclusion and enforcement of prompt payment provisions throughout the supply chain.

Compliance with all relevant H&S legislation, regulations, and industry standards.

Ensuring that all personnel undertaking the Services are suitably qualified, competent, and appropriately certified for the activities being undertaken.

Compliance with all applicable environmental legislation and Council policies, including measures relating to climate change and low emission requirements.

Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the Services.

Effective management of sub-contractors to ensure full compliance with all contractual obligations.

Further detail is set out in the Specification and associated tender documents.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

The contracting authority will comply with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Any proceedings must be brought within the timescales set out in Regulation 88 of the Regulations.

Proceedings must be started within 30 days beginning with the date when the economic operator first knew or ought to have known that grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen.

Publisher note: 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=829361. 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: The Contractor will be required to deliver community benefits aligned to the Council’s strategic objectives, contributing to economic, social, and environmental wellbeing within the local area. Community benefits will include, but are not limited to: Employment and training opportunities, including apprenticeships and work placements for local residents; Skills development initiatives to enhance employability and workforce capability; Engagement with local communities, SMEs, and supported businesses; Community engagement activities and support for local projects; Promotion of equality, diversity, and social inclusion. Tenderers will be required to outline how community benefits will be delivered, managed, and monitored, including clear implementation plans, measurable outcomes, and reporting arrangements to the Council. (SC Ref:829361) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=829361

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ↗

Appointment period ends
22 May 2026, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
210 days from the deadline
Bids opened
22 May 2026, 15:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

15 Apr 2026 → 22 May 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published195 days ago
    15 Apr 2026, 15:16 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period ends158 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    22 May 2026, 15:00 BST
  3. Bids opened158 days ago
    22 May 2026, 15:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8BGContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Sheriff CourtReview body Edinburgh

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.