Award

Tender for the Inspection Testing & Maintenance of Air Handling & Air Conditioning Systems

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2025 at 12:19

Tender

17 Mar 2025 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has completed the tender process for the "Inspection Testing & Maintenance of Air Handling & Air Conditioning Systems" across various properties in Dundee, with the contract being awarded on 10th June 2025. The tender, which falls under the services category, specifically focuses on repair and maintenance services for electrical and mechanical building installations. An open procurement method was utilised, ensuring transparency and allowing broad competition. The award, valued at £782,939.7, was granted to Lovat's Group Ltd., with the location of service delivery mainly focused within Dundee (region UKM71).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and repair of mechanical installations, particularly those with expertise in air handling and conditioning systems. SMEs like Lovat's Group Ltd. have demonstrated their capability to secure such contracts, suggesting a favourable environment for smaller firms equipped with the necessary qualifications and insurance coverages to participate in public procurement. The focus on community benefits and fair work practices within this procurement process highlights the potential for companies to not only expand their market reach but also to align with public sector values, fostering sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Inspection Testing & Maintenance of Air Handling & Air Conditioning Systems

Notice Description

The works shall comprise the Inspection, Testing, Certification, written reporting and subsequent servicing and maintenance of the Air Handling Units (AHU) and Air Conditioning Units (ACU) and associated equipment within various Dundee City Council properties, along with minor and urgent repair works which may have not been foreseen (e.g. arising from discharge or damage).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The works shall comprise the Inspection, Testing, Certification, written reporting and subsequent servicing and maintenance of the Air Handling Units (AHU) and Air Conditioning Units (ACU) and associated equipment within various Dundee City Council properties, along with minor and urgent repair works which may have not been foreseen (e.g. arising from discharge or damage).

Renewal: 2 years, then a further 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034733-2025
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

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£782,939 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This will be re-procured in 7 years if extension options are utilised.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Murphy
Contact Email
chris.murphy@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOVAT'S GROUP

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