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title: "Mechanical Works and Associated Services"
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# Mechanical Works and Associated Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mechanical-works-and-associated-services-ocds-h6vhtk-03ef1f). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University Of Edinburgh: "Mechanical Works and Associated Services". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £25,300,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 13 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [University Of Edinburgh](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-of-edinburgh-GB-FTS-2023)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £25,300,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 13 February 2024 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Mechanical engineering installation works
- **Delivery Location:** UKM75
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03ef1f`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mechanical-works-and-associated-services-ocds-h6vhtk-03ef1f#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk%2Fesop%2Fpts-host%2Fpublic%2Fpts%2Fweb%2Flogin.html)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mechanical-works-and-associated-services-ocds-h6vhtk-03ef1f#participate

## Description
The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Mechanical Services Framework Agreement (incorporating a Measured Term Contract) for the provision of reactive maintenance, planned works and associated services to all mechanical plant and equipment within the University of Edinburgh estate. The framework may also be utilised for Small Projects and Minor Works capital projects where appropriate.
The Framework is tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. Any and all of the University of Edinburgh’s Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise this Framework at any time during the life of the agreement.
The Framework Agreement will include the University of Edinburgh's estate of approximately 550 buildings in Edinburgh and Midlothian and other property owned, occupied or otherwise used by the University of Edinburgh.  Lists of University of Edinburgh properties are provided within this Invitation to Tender.
The framework agreement will operate under the JCT FA 2016 Framework Agreement 2016 and all call-offs awarded under the framework will come under the Measured Term Contract for use in Scotland MTC/Scot (2011 Edition).
The work to be carried out under the Framework Agreement is as described in the General Directions, Tasks and Specification information in the NSR Schedule of Rates for mechanical services are listed below:
S10	-	Cold water
S11	-	Hot water
S12	-	Hot and cold water (small scale)
S13	-	Pressurized water
S20	-	Treated/Deionised/Distilled water
S32	-	Natural gas
S41	-	Fuel oil storage/distribution
S60	-	Fire hose reels
S61	-	Dry risers
S62	-	Wet Risers
S65	-	Fire hydrants
S71	-	Foam fire fighting
T10	-	Gas/oil fired boilers
T14	-	Heat pumps
T15	-	Solar collectors
T16	-	Alternative fuel boilers
T30	-	Medium temperature hot water heating
T31	-	Low temperature hot water heating
T32	-	Low temperature hot water heating (small scale)
T50 	-	Heat Recovery
U41	-	Fan-coil air conditioning
U60	-	Air Conditioning Units
U70	-	Air curtains
Y10	-	Pipelines
Y11	-	Pipeline ancillaries
Y20	-	Pumps
Y21	-	Water tanks/cisterns
Y30	-	Air ductlines
Y31	-	Air ductline ancillaries
Y41	-	Fans
Y45	-	Silences/Acoustic Treatment
Y46	-	Grills/diffusers/louvres
Y50	-	Thermal insulation
Y53	-	Control components - Mechanical
Builders Work (Excavation, Concrete, Markers and covers, Cable ducts and troughs, Metalwork, Painting, Cutting away and making good and Removing and refixing)
The activity is spread over five locations covering 800,000 square metres with student accommodation provided at the Pollock Halls of Residence and across a range of flats around city. Other locations include Central Edinburgh Area, Kings Buildings, Bush Estate, the Roslin Institute, the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and Firbush Outdoor Education Centre.
As required under CDM 2015, the Provider(s) is responsible for the co-ordination, supervision and administration of the Works, including all sub contracts.  Th...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mechanical-works-and-associated-services-ocds-h6vhtk-03ef1f)

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Science and Engineering and Medical and Veterinary Sciences
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45351000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** This Procurement will be conducted through the use of the Open Procedure.  The Invitation to tender (ITT) will evaluate both the quality and cost elements and is weighted 70 percent Quality and 30 percent Cost. A Quality threshold will apply, bidders...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Accommodation, Catering and Events and Professional Services
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45351000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** This Procurement will be conducted through the use of the Open Procedure.  The Invitation to tender (ITT) will evaluate both the quality and cost elements and is weighted 70 percent Quality and 30 percent Cost. A Quality threshold will apply, bidders...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** Science and Engineering and Medical and Veterinary Sciences (active)
  - Award id: `030361-2024-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Arc-Tech Scotland Ltd., John G Mackintosh, OCS Group UK Ltd (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-124958`, `GB-FTS-169661`, `GB-FTS-97744`, `GB-FTS-75780`
  - Value: £12,640,260 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Accommodation, Catering and Events and Professional Services (active)
  - Award id: `030361-2024-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Arc-Tech Scotland Ltd., John G Mackintosh, OCS Group UK Ltd (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-124958`, `GB-FTS-169661`, `GB-FTS-97744`, `GB-FTS-75780`
  - Value: £12,640,260 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (2)
- **Contract:** Science and Engineering and Medical and Veterinary Sciences (active)
  - Signed Value: £12,640,260
  - Signed Date: 26/08/2024

- **Contract:** Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Accommodation, Catering and Events and Professional Services (active)
  - Signed Value: £12,640,260
  - Signed Date: 26/08/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F030361-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-09-23T14:47:17.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T09:34:01.937Z
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