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Award

22 May 2026 at 12:00

TenderUpdate

17 Mar 2026 at 11:57

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee initiated a public procurement process titled "UoD-EFM151-TC-2026 - HVAC Hard FM" under industry category "Heating engineering services for buildings" using the CPV code 71314310. The procurement aimed at securing services to manage and maintain the University’s mechanical engineering HVAC systems across its City Centre and Ninewells Hospital campuses in Dundee (region UKM71). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for participants. Unfortunately, as per the latest update on 22 May 2026, the tender process was cancelled and discontinued at the awarding stage, after a series of updates, including deadline extensions to accommodate late queries from potential suppliers.

Despite its cancellation, this tender outlined a significant opportunity for experienced facilities management companies specialising in HVAC services. Companies with a robust track record in high-demand mechanical engineering services in educational settings would find such tenders appealing for business growth. Additionally, firms holding affiliations with bodies like BESA, CIBSE, or BSRIA, and possessing qualified staff with specific NVQ diplomas in heating and ventilating installations, would be particularly well-suited to meet the technical and professional criteria outlined in such procurement processes. Opportunities such as these stimulate competition and growth, ultimately enhancing the quality of services provided in public-sector facilities.

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Notice Title

UoD-EFM151-TC-2026 - HVAC Hard FM

Notice Description

The University of Dundee is seeking a reputable Facilities Management contractor with a proven record of accomplishment in directly delivering and managing technically demanding Hard FM mechanical engineering HVAC services to similar clients and organisations. The aims and objectives of this contract are to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the mechanical building services engineering assets as listed within this tender package within the University of Dundee portfolio for the benefit of staff, students, and visitors to the University of Dundee. For clarity, plumbing and electrical building engineering services are excluded from this scope of works. The maintenance service is delivered across the University's estate comprising the City Centre and Ninewells Hospital Campuses as well as other outlying properties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Dundee is seeking a reputable Facilities Management contractor with a proven record of accomplishment in directly delivering and managing technically demanding Hard FM mechanical engineering HVAC services to similar clients and organisations. The aims and objectives of this contract are to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the mechanical building services engineering assets as listed within this tender package within the University of Dundee portfolio for the benefit of staff, students, and visitors to the University of Dundee. For clarity, plumbing and electrical building engineering services are excluded from this scope of works. The maintenance service is delivered across the University's estate comprising the City Centre and Ninewells Hospital Campuses as well as other outlying properties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ddc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047832-2026
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

39563530 - Ventilation ducting

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

39715200 - Heating equipment

39715210 - Central-heating equipment

39715220 - Electric heating resistors

39717200 - Air-conditioning appliances

42131110 - Central-heating radiator valves

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

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

42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines

42520000 - Ventilation equipment

42943700 - Heating circulators

44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials

44115220 - Heating materials

44163121 - Heating pipes

44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts

44621110 - Central-heating radiators

44621111 - Non-electrically-heated central-heating radiators

44621112 - Parts of central-heating radiators

44621220 - Central-heating boilers

44621221 - Parts of central-heating boilers

45232141 - Heating works

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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