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NCA20940 High Voltage Authorising Engineer, service and maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is in the process of awarding a contract titled "NCA20940 High Voltage Authorising Engineer, service and maintenance," which focuses on the essential service and maintenance of the university's High Voltage (HV) Equipment. This procurement falls under the "services" category, situated in Edinburgh, UK. The contract has been awarded without competition due to extreme urgency, with a total value of £50,000 and a duration of 12 months. The award date was 7th July 2020, and the contract is active as of this date.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical engineering, maintenance, and safety services, particularly those with experience in high voltage systems. Companies that are well-equipped to provide inspection, service, and emergency repair services could benefit from this contract. The open procedure used for this procurement indicates that organisations capable of meeting the rigorous standards required in this niche market may successfully engage with the University of Edinburgh to enhance their business growth.

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Notice Title

NCA20940 High Voltage Authorising Engineer, service and maintenance

Notice Description

This service contract is crucial to the continuation of the safe and legally compliant operation of the University of Edinburgh's High Voltage (HV) Equipment and associated systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Appoint a single supplier to provide the Inspection, Service and Maintenance of the University's High Voltage (HV) Equipment and associated systems. The HV Authorising Engineer service has been identified as business critical. Under Regulation 6(1)(c) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Where it is strictly necessary for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable and not attributable to the University. This is also in line with the Scottish Procurement Policy Note SPPN 4/2020 20 March 2020: PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK. This contract is required to ensure the University's High Voltage Equipment and associated systems are operating safely and in full compliance to all regulatory requirements throughout the estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000626394
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390841
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Billy Robertson
Contact Email
billy.robertson@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREEDOM GROUP OF COMPANIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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