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Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultant Services

University of Dundee

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24 Sep 2026 at 08:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee seeks a mechanical and electrical (M&E) design consultancy to support its Estates and Campus Services Department across capital, refurbishment and maintenance projects. The consultant will prepare designs and specifications suitable for tender documents and support projects from initiation through completion, including conservation work, compliance upgrades, space reconfiguration and strategic estate development. The University’s diverse estate includes academic and teaching buildings, research laboratories, libraries, student residences, heritage properties and commercial premises. Work is delivered across the University’s estate in Dundee; some projects will take place in or interface with NHS-controlled premises, where NHS standards, procedures and approval processes apply. The services include engineering design and associated technical and project support.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement is at tender stage. The single lot covers the consultancy services, with no guaranteed workload or minimum spend. The estimated value is £900,000. The contract period is an initial three years, with two possible one-year extensions, giving a stated maximum duration of five years. Bids were due by 30 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The evaluation gives 40% weight to quality and 60% to price. The tender documents set out supplier suitability and economic and technical selection criteria. Bids must be in English; variants are not allowed. The stated bid validity period ends on 30 March 2027. The contract supports a programme of University estate projects, with no recurrence indicated.

This opportunity is best suited to an established M&E design consultancy able to provide suitably qualified and experienced building-services engineers, produce comprehensive design and specification packages, and support projects throughout all RIBA work stages. Suppliers should be able to work across a varied estate, from teaching and research facilities to residences, commercial spaces and listed or historic buildings. Capability in capital projects, refurbishment, conservation, compliance upgrades and space reconfiguration is relevant, alongside the capacity to support multiple projects over a term contract. Firms should be prepared to address statutory and procurement requirements, safety, value for money and whole-life cost efficiency, as well as the University’s net-zero carbon ambitions and space-use objectives. Experience of working within NHS premises or complying with NHS standards, procedures and approvals would be relevant for projects that interface with those sites. The tender requires staff names and qualifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultant Services

Notice Description

The University Estates and Campus Services Department will have several construction and projects to advance over the next five years which will require the selective input of external consultants, including M&E (Mechanical and Electrical) Design Services. The scope, standards, and expectations for the provision of M&E design works and associated services are to support the delivery of capital, refurbishment, and maintenance projects within Estates for the University of Dundee. The appointed M&E design consultant shall provide comprehensive design and specification information suitable for issue as part of tender documents, and support the project throughout the RIBA work stages 0 - 7 (project initiation - to completion) while ensuring construction projects deliver value for money, comply with statutory and procurement requirements, and support the University's strategic estates objectives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Dundee is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultancy to provide services under a Term Contract for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 (1 + 1) years. The University operates across multiple buildings and manages a diverse estate including academic buildings, research laboratories, teaching facilities, libraries, student residences, heritage properties and commercial spaces. Some projects will be located within or interface with premises controlled by the National Health Service (NHS), requiring strict compliance with NHS standards, procedures, and approval processes. The appointed Consultant will support the University's Estates and Campus Services Department in delivering capital projects, refurbishment works, conservation projects, compliance upgrades, space reconfiguration, and strategic estate development initiatives. As part of each project, the University's Estates Department aim to: Support excellence in teaching and research Deliver net-zero carbon commitments in alignment with Scottish Government targets Improve space utilisation and campus experience Ensure statutory compliance and safety Preserve and enhance listed and historic buildings (where applicable) Deliver value for money and whole-life cost efficiency No guarantee of workload or minimum spend is provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090374-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71320000 - Engineering design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71336000 - Engineering support services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79930000 - Specialty design services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Dundee
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Postcode Area
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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