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28 Oct 2025 at 15:27

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02 Oct 2024 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is conducting a procurement process for comprehensive preventative maintenance, reactive works, and inspection of laboratory and workshop equipment at its Edinburgh campus. This tender falls under the 'services' industry category and is classified as preventive maintenance services under CPV code 50324200. The procurement method employed is an open procedure. The tender stage is currently 'complete' as of the most recent update on 28th October 2025. The value of the procurement contract is split into various lots, with notable completion dates on 1st March 2025 for awarded contracts.

This tender provides numerous business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in maintenance services for laboratory and workshop equipment. Suppliers involved include companies like Scot Industrial Air, Wessington Cryogenics Ltd, and others, showcasing the diverse potential for businesses that can provide technical excellence and competitive commercial offers. The criteria for award focus heavily on technical quality (70%) and cost (30%), making it crucial for businesses to offer both high-quality services and competitive pricing to succeed in this procurement.

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Notice Title

Laboratory & Workshop Equipment - Preventative Maintenance, Reactive Works and Inspection

Notice Description

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, reactive works and inspection to the The University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Lot Information

Autoclaves (Preventative Maintenance)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements

Chiller Systems (Preventative Maintenance)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Compressors (Preventative Maintenance)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Cryogenic Pressure Vessels (PM & Inspection)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, reactive works and inspection to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Gas Detection Systems (PM & Inspection)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, reactive works and inspection to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Gas Regulators (PM & Inspection)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, reactive works and inspection to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Gas Supply Systems (PM & Inspection)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, reactive works and inspection to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Lifting Moving Equipment (Preventative Maintenance)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Laser Cutting Equipment (Preventative Maintenance)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Ovens (Preventative Maintenance)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Pumps (Preventative Maintenance)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Steam Boilers (Preventative Maintenance)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Testing Equipment (Preventative Maintenance)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Workshop Machinery (Preventative Maintenance)

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a522
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069058-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£355,394 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Heriot-Watt University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

Absolute Machine Tool Services Ltd

Astell Scientific Ltd

Gaswatch UK

Instron Ltd

PUMP ACTION LIMITED

Scot JCB T/A Scot Industrial Air

Scotia Instrumentation Limited

Scottish Crane and Engineering Services

Speck and Burke

Trotec Laser

Wessington Cryogenics Ltd

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