This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 10:40

Tender

21 May 2024 at 16:21

Planning

16 May 2023 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking suppliers for a Building Fabric Maintenance and Small Works Framework Agreement, with the contract value up to GBP 150,000 excluding VAT. This framework agreement comprises reactive maintenance, planned small works, and associated services for the entire University of Edinburgh estate, including properties owned or occupied by the University. The procurement process employs the open procedure and will include a Measured Term Contract. The framework will commence on 2nd April 2025, lasting four years until 1st April 2029. The industry category is refurbishment work, with important deadlines such as the tender submission ending on 24th June 2024 at 12:00 PM.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in various trades due to its extensive range of activities, including roofing, joinery, masonry, landscaping, windows, doors, internal finishes, kitchens, laboratories, glazing, drainage, cleaning, and pest control services. Companies with expertise in these areas, and possessing necessary accreditations, such as Gas Safe Registration, SNIPEF, SELECT/NICEIC, PASMA/IPAF, NASC, CFA, and ISO certifications, are well-positioned to compete. The evaluation criteria emphasise quality (70%) and cost (30%), making it an attractive proposition for both SMEs and larger enterprises to demonstrate their high standards of workmanship and ability to manage complex maintenance contracts on a large estate, fostering business growth through stable and valuable work opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Building Fabric Maintenance and Small Works (up to GBP 150k) MTC Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to a Building Fabric Framework Agreement incorporating a Measured Term Contract, for the provision of reactive maintenance, planned small works and associated services, up to GBP 150,000, excluding VAT.

Lot Information

Area 1

The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to a Building Fabric Framework Agreement incorporating a Measured Term Contract, for the provision of reactive maintenance, planned small works and associated services, up to GBP 150,000, excluding VAT. The framework agreement commences on 2nd April 2025 and will be in place for a period of four years, expiring 1st April 2029, with no options to extend. The primary purpose of the Framework is to provide a mechanism for carrying out building fabric maintenance work, including reactive repairs and planned small works or projects, such as alterations or renovations. It will also include any reactive maintenance or alteration work that may be required to mechanical and electrical plant and equipment, arising out of or associated with any building fabric maintenance work. The Framework Agreement will include the entire University of Edinburgh estate together with other property owned, occupied or otherwise used by the University of Edinburgh. A list of trades commonly required under the framework are as noted below but not limited to these alone. - Roofing: pitched and flat roof trades; lead and zinc work; - Joinery: framing and finishing trades; including high quality window and door manufacture and internal shop-fitting trades; - Masonry: Natural stone building, replacement and remedial work; lime mortar pointing; - Hard landscaping: stone and concrete paving stones and bituminous road surfaces, paving, paths and car parks; - Window work: maintenance, repair and replacement of uPVC, metal etc windows and skylights, especially opening and locking mechanisms; - Doors: maintenance, repair and replacement of doors comprising all material types, operation types: including powered; all types of ironmongery; - easing, removal and trimming, adjusting door closers, repairing/replacing handles and locks; - Internal wall finishes: plasterboard and plaster finishes; waterproof and laboratory grade board finishes; - Internal floor and ceiling finishes; - Kitchens and bathrooms: shower-pods and wet rooms; general plumbing and drainage; - Medical laboratories and Veterinary laboratories and hospitals; scientific and medical experiment areas; specialist fixtures and fittings; - Glazing to windows, doors, skylights and cupolas; - External drainage services; - Specialist external cleaning services; - Pest Control services. The framework agreement will operate under the Scotland (FA/Scot) 2014 Edition, incorporating the Measured Term Contract for use in Scotland (MTC/Scot) 2019 Edition all as published by the Scottish Building Contract Committee.

Renewal: Retender process to begin nine months prior to expiry

Area 2

The University of Edinburgh is seeking views and information from the market in connection with the next generation contract for building fabric maintenance services. The University of Edinburgh recognises the value of market participants having the opportunity to contribute to the development of the procurement strategy on an open and equal basis. Thus, in line with the requirements of Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, we will be conducting preliminary market consultation. The University of Edinburgh plans to employ a variety of market engagement methods such as questionnaires and supplier engagement sessions as part of this market research. Your participation and submission of information is voluntary, and will not affect your ability to bid for the requirement once advertised, nor will it be considered as part of any evaluation. No supplier will be disadvantaged by not wishing to participate in any market research requests. It is envisaged the contract will be broken into two geographical areas but this is still to be confirmed. Additional information: To participate in our market engagement sessions, please email maria.dick@ed.ac.uk by close of Friday 30th June. In addition, please note your interest in this PIN for further updates and access to the tender documents once advertised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c8f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009591-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,006,215 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
3 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Nine months prior to expiry

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
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
5
Supplier Names

Ashwood Scotland Limited

Bell Group Limited

CBES Limited

EC Specialist Contractors Limited

Firstcall Trade Services Ltd

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