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EC0974 High Voltage (HV) Switching, Maintenance and Authorisation Service Contract

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Award

31 Jul 2023 at 13:38

Tender

06 Mar 2023 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a High Voltage (HV) Switching, Maintenance and Authorisation Service Contract worth £750,000 to Freedom Group of Companies Ltd. The University appointed a HV Services Contractor for various services including annual maintenance, call outs, system modifications, and associated services. The contract was signed on 7th July 2023.Location: Edinburgh, United KingdomIndustry Category: Repair and maintenance servicesProcurement Stage: AwardDeadline: 7th July 2023

This tender provides business growth opportunities for companies offering repair and maintenance services, especially those specialised in high voltage equipment. Businesses with expertise in electrical machinery, transformers, and high voltage installation work are well-suited to compete. The procurement method was an Open procedure. Interested companies can explore similar opportunities through the University of Edinburgh's procurement platforms.

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Notice Title

EC0974 High Voltage (HV) Switching, Maintenance and Authorisation Service Contract

Notice Description

The University appointed a HV Services Contractor for a High Voltage (HV) Switching, Maintenance and Authorisation Service Contract, including annual maintenance, call outs and remedial works, system modifications or major/minor upgrades/replacements and additional associated services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University appointed a HV Services Contractor for a High Voltage (HV) Switching, Maintenance and Authorisation Service Contract, including annual maintenance, call outs and remedial works, system modifications or major/minor upgrades/replacements and additional associated services. Additional information: The contract value is based on anticipated maintenance costs and an estimate for reactive works and associated services.

Renewal: This Contract is for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for up to two years (3+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ae70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022190-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31214000 - Switchgear

45315400 - High voltage installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50532200 - Repair and maintenance services of transformers

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Early 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Laura Schouten
Contact Email
laura.schouten@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREEDOM GROUP OF COMPANIES

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