Notice Information
Notice Title
Electrical Works and Associated Services Framework Agreement
Notice Description
The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to an Electrical Works and Associated Services Framework Agreement (incorporating a Measured Term Contract) for the provision of reactive maintenance, planned small works and associated services to all Electrical plant and equipment within the University of Edinburgh estate. The initial contract period is 2 years from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 12 April 2030 if all extensions are applied.
Lot Information
Science & Engineering (KB) and Medical & Veterinary Sciences
The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to a Framework Agreement for the provision of Electrical Works and Associated Services across its Science & Engineering (Kings Buildings) and Medical & Veterinary Sciences properties. The Framework Agreement was 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 initial Contract period is for 2 years from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 12 April 2030 if all extensions are applied. The overarching terms of the Framework is the SBCC Framework Agreement for use in Scotland (FA/Scot) 2014 Edition. All call-offs awarded under the framework shall come under the Measured Term Contract for use in Scotland (MTC/Scot) 2019 Edition. The University may opt to utilise the NEC4 Contract for call-offs, where applicable. This Framework Agreement has been awarded via an Open Procedure.
Options: The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 12 April 2030 if all extensions are applied.
Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial term of 2 years, with two options to extend for periods of 1-year each (2+1+1).
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE) and Professional Services.The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to a Framework Agreement for the provision of Electrical Works and Associated Services across its Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE) and Professional Services properties. The Framework Agreement was 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 initial Contract period is for 2 years from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 12 April 2030 if all extensions are applied. The overarching terms of the Framework is the SBCC Framework Agreement for use in Scotland (FA/Scot) 2014 Edition. All call-offs awarded under the framework shall come under the Measured Term Contract for use in Scotland (MTC/Scot) 2019 Edition. The University may opt to utilise the NEC4 Contract for call-offs, where applicable. This Framework Agreement has been awarded via an Open Procedure.
Options: The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 12 April 2030 if all extensions are applied.
Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial term of 2 years, with two options to extend for periods of 1-year each (2+1+1).
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04ab9b
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034499-2026
- 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
-
- CPV Codes
45000000 - Construction work
45310000 - Electrical installation work
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £21,336,497 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £21,336,497 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £21,336,497 £10M-£100M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 3 Jul 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 31 Jan 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- 12 months prior to framework expiry date.
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Further Information
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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