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Framework Agreement for a Multi-Trade Principal Contractor, Minor Works Projects and Maintenance Services

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

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23 Jun 2025 at 15:31

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17 Jan 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Stirling, a body governed by public law, has successfully completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement aimed at appointing a single Principal Contractor for a variety of building trades. This initiative focuses on minor works projects and maintenance services, encapsulated under the construction work category. Situated in Stirling, this process reached the award stage, with a contract valued at £8 million. The procurement was conducted via a selective method described as a restricted procedure, and involved detailed award criteria prioritising quality elements like pre-planned and reactive maintenance, alongside environmental considerations, weighted against a 40% focus on price. With the award now settled, the contractors will provide a breadth of services such as reactive and planned maintenance, minor refurbishment projects, and support through seconded trade and semi-skilled staff for the University's maintenance team.

This framework agreement facilitates business growth by offering opportunities for construction firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as evidenced by the successful bid from Marshall Construction Limited, based in Alloa. The contract scope offers substantial potential for companies with experience in diverse building trades. Not limited by singular trades, the successful contractor will manage works spanning from maintenance to installation, and refurbishment projects each worth up to £500,000, making this an attractive prospect for multifaceted construction entities seeking to expand their portfolio in alignment with university needs. With the inclusion of community benefits and a focus on reactive maintenance services, businesses looking to engage in long-term partnership arrangements with academic institutions would particularly benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for a Multi-Trade Principal Contractor, Minor Works Projects and Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The University seeks to appoint a single Principal Contractor to deliver various building trades under one multi-trade agreement for call off by the University. The requirements covers a wide and diverse range of work activities. These activities can be ordered either singularly or in multiples and include: 1. Reactive and planned maintenance activities including an out of hours call out service for the trades\services stated within the Appendix B - Scope of the Framework Agreement. 2. Minor works and refurbishment projects up to a value of 500,000 GBP per project. 3. Provision of seconded trade and semi-skilled staff (including plant, tools and vans) to support the University's inhouse maintenance team during peak periods of workload typically over the Summer period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks to appoint a single Principal Contractor to deliver various building trades under one multi-trade agreement for call off by the University. The requirements covers a wide and diverse range of work activities. These activities can be ordered either singularly or in multiples and include: 1. Reactive and planned maintenance activities including an out of hours call out service for the trades\services stated within the Appendix B - Scope of the Framework Agreement. 2. Minor works and refurbishment projects up to a value of 500,000 GBP per project. 3. Provision of seconded trade and semi-skilled staff (including plant, tools and vans) to support the University's inhouse maintenance team during peak periods of workload typically over the Summer period. Additional information: The 8,000,000 GBP Framework Agreement valuation is "estimated only" and based over 4 years (which include the 12 month extension).

Renewal: Option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to 12 month after the initial 3 years period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d429
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034497-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45232452 - Drainage works

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45410000 - Plastering work

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

45421146 - Installation of suspended ceilings

45430000 - Floor and wall covering work

45441000 - Glazing work

45451000 - Decoration work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2.5 years if the extension option is not used or 3.5 years if the extension option is used.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jeff.vuolo@stir.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786466186

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4LA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARSHALL CONSTRUCTION

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