Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is initiating a procurement process for a Painting and Decorating Framework to carry out works across its entire estate and associated properties in Edinburgh. The framework, valued at GBP 5,147,493, falls under the industry category of painting work (CPV: 45442100). The process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10 February 2025, and the award anticipated to start on 10 February 2025. The framework will span three years with an optional one-year extension. This tender follows an open procedure evaluating both quality and cost, with a weight of 60% on quality and 40% on cost, setting a quality threshold for bidders. The contract includes significant community benefit requirements and adherence to social, environmental, and labour laws.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in painting and decorating, especially those accustomed to managing complex estates and involving multi-stakeholder engagement. Suitable businesses include those with a solid track record of similar scale and complexity projects, capable of providing high-quality workmanship and managing both planned and reactive maintenance. Companies demonstrating robust financial health with adequate turnover and insurance are well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can deliver social value and engage effectively with community benefits programmes will have a competitive edge. The successful contractor will need to manage a diverse and historic portfolio, meeting stringent quality standards and regulations.

Tender

Painting and Decorating Framework

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

8th January 2025 09:18:02 AM

Tender Deadline

10th February 2025 12:00:00 PM 18 days remaining
Contract Summary

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Painting and Decorating Framework agreement for works across the estate. 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. Lists of University of Edinburgh properties are provided within this Invitation to Tender. The University estate comprises a number of listed buildings. The quality of work delivered across the entire estate should meet specified standards at all times, but particular attention will be brought to the specification of maintenance work on a listed property. 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. This Framework Agreement will be operational for a period of three plus one years. 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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04ce10

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

45442100

CPV Division(s)

45 - Construction work
Awarding Authority

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Buyer Name

Steven Glynn

Buyer Email

sglynn2@ed.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1316502759

Buyer Address

Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street

Edinburgh

EH1 1HT

United Kingdom

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Painting and Decorating Framework

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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