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MEPH Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Award

17 Mar 2026 at 11:54

Tender

07 May 2025 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), a public body governed by law in the United Kingdom, has recently completed the award stage of procuring Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEPH) Services, classified under environmental engineering consultancy services. This project focuses on maintenance and minor works at three of SQA's occupied buildings in Scotland, specifically in Glasgow and Midlothian. Emtec Facility Services Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £171,000. The procurement process used an open procedure and involves an active contract signed on 3rd September 2025, demonstrating the application of a services-oriented procurement strategy.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in MEPH services and environmental engineering consulting. Businesses with robust disaster recovery resources, comprehensive planning methodologies, and fair work practices are well-suited to compete. The contract emphasizes quality over price, with a significant portion of the award criteria based on service delivery methodology and available resources at specific SQA locations. Suppliers offering electronic submissions were encouraged, showcasing the increasing digitalisation in tender processes. Enterprises that align with these criteria and have a proficiency in navigating public sector requirements could substantially benefit from projects like these.

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Notice Title

MEPH Services

Notice Description

Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEPH) Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service required is the planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and minor works modifications of the mechanical, electrical and public health (MEPH) engineering services installations at three SQA occupied buildings.

Renewal: 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023978-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMTEC FACILITY SERVICES

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