This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2021 at 01:00

Tender

01 Apr 2021 at 01:00

Planning

11 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to procure a single contractor for the "Steam Traps and Ancillary Equipment Servicing & Maintenance" project, which is classified under the services category in the education sector. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and is set to take place in Edinburgh, specifically targeting multiple campus buildings, including laboratories. The tender period is expected to close on 7 May 2021, following which an award period will commence. This procurement will be executed under an open procedure via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and servicing of steam systems, particularly those with expertise in laboratory operations and related compliance requirements. Companies with experience in the installation and management of steam and condensate systems, as well as those with the ability to provide reactive maintenance services, will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Smaller enterprises, leveraging appropriate qualifications and experience, can also seize this opportunity to grow within the public sector service market.

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Notice Title

Steam Traps and Ancillary Equipment Servicing & Maintenance

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is wishing to procure the services of a single Contractor to provide a comprehensive servicing, maintenance and reactive works service covering the steam system traps and ancillary equipment, located across the various campuses' buildings; including laboratory and restricted areas. All work in laboratories must be carried out following the Guidance for University's Maintenance Staff and Contractors working in Laboratories. The Contractor shall take due account of the need to work without disruption to the operation of the buildings and their users. Out of normal hours working may be applicable for some teaching, staff and research areas. The Contractor shall undertake the service, testing and maintenance of the steam and condensate systems through undertaking the tasks in line with the University's requirements and the manufacturer's recommendations (Spirax Sarco, ARI, Bailey and Nabic. The majority of equipment models fall under Spirax Sarco). Any repair, remedial or replacement works shall include, as is necessary, all associated works such as electrical isolation, supplies and protection, and any plumbing or ancillary mechanical services work and undertake all testing and commissioning of the equipment / system and issue all relevant documentation (O&M Manuals, H&S File etc.). All parts and components shall be sourced from the plant or equipment original manufacturer. The Contractor during the first 6 months of the contract, shall identify spares required to be kept on site to minimise equipment downtime, these spares are to be agreed with the contract manager and maintained at the required stock level. The Contractor shall provide a Reactive Works call-out service to the University. The Contractor shall minimise the time that equipment is out of service following a breakdown or damage by ensuring the availability of trained and competent personnel who are able to respond promptly in the event of breakdown within the contracted time periods. All activities which install, remove, refurbish, maintain, mothball, put in service or remove assets from service will be required to undertake Asset Data Management duties. Through this service contract appointment the Contractor shall maintain an accurate database of their own and record asset information from maintenance visits. This database shall be aligned to the UoE Asset Management Guideline (AMG). To comply with the University's Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000 Written Scheme of Examination, in programming the major annual services, the Contractor shall liaise with the University Estates and the Insurers so as to allow all necessary inspections to take place in unison with the service. The Contractor shall at all times keep engaged a competent person in charge who shall also act as the Contractor's Representative/Supervisor and shall provide along with his tender submission the name, contact details and experience of the person (minimum of 5 years relevant experience working on steam and other pressurised systems) who will provide the single point of contact for the duration of the Contract. This individual should have appropriate experience both managerially and technically on similar sized contracts. This contract is being tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. Any and all of the University of Edinburgh's Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise this Contract at any time during the relevant Contract period. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive servicing, maintenance and reactive works service to the University covering the steam system traps and ancillary equipment, located across the various campuses' buildings, consisting of laboratory (restricted access) facilities and non- laboratory facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for carrying out planned service and maintenance in accordance with statutory compliance and the relevant SFG20 task schedules and manufacturer's recommendations. The Contractor shall provide a written scheme of examination (WSE) for each system, certified by a competent person. The Contractor shall provide a detailed programme of works to the University Estates 2 weeks after appointment setting out the order of work to be undertaken, the type of PPM visit and the duration in each building. The Contractor shall take due account of the need to work without disruption to the operation of the buildings and their users. Out of normal hours working may be applicable for some teaching, staff and research areas. To comply with the University's Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000 Written Scheme of Examination, in programming the major annual services, the Contractor shall liaise with the University Estates and the Insurers so as to allow all necessary inspections to take place in unison with the service. On an annual basis, the Contractor shall carry out a major servicing for Metering Systems. For Steam Traps, Pipeline Ancillaries and Mechanical Pressure Powered Pumps, minor service tasks shall be undertaken on a six monthly basis and major service tasks on an annual basis. The Contractor shall undertake an annual survey of all the steam system traps for review with the University Estates. All activities which install, remove, refurbish, maintain, mothball, put in service or remove assets from service will require the Contractor to undertake Asset Data Management duties; maintaining an accurate database of their own and record asset information from maintenance visits. This database shall be aligned to the UoE Asset Management Guideline (AMG). All parts and components shall be sourced from the plant or equipment original manufacturer. The Contractor shall provide a list of critical spares they recommend are held by the University within 4 weeks of appointment and include numbers and all relevant costs. The Contractor shall remove and suitably dispose of all redundant plant, equipment and materials. During the Contract Term, the Contractor shall provide a Reactive Works call-out service to the University during out of hours and weekends as well as normal weekday hours. Reactive Works refers to repairs that are done when equipment has already broken down, in order to restore the equipment to its normal operating condition. Any repair, remedial or replacement works shall include, as is necessary, all associated works such as electrical isolation, supplies and protection, and any plumbing or ancillary mechanical services work and undertake all testing and commissioning of the equipment / system and issue all relevant documentation (O&M Manuals, H&S File etc.). Any works to the Building Energy Management System (BEMS) installation shall be carried out through one of the two BEMS Controls Specialists. These Specialists shall liaise with the University's Estates BEMS team. All works shall be managed by the Contractor. During the course of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit quarterly progress reports to the University Building Services Group. During the course of the contract, performance review meetings shall be held with senior members of the Contractor and University Estates Building Services Engineer. The meetings shall be held monthly for the first three months and quarterly thereafter. For full details of service contract requirement the bidder is instructed to read Schedule 3 Statement of Requirement- Brief v6 contained within the tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: Contract Term- The proposed contract period is an initial 2 year contract with an option to extend for a further 1+1 year to 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000647206
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427724
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12 months prior to contract expiry

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
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

Spirax Sarco Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409217
    Steam Traps and Ancillary Equipment Servicing & Maintenance - The University of Edinburgh is wishing to procure the services of a single Contractor to provide a comprehensive servicing, maintenance and reactive works service to the University covering the steam system traps and ancillary equipment, located across the various campuses' buildings. This currently stands at 13 buildings in total, including laboratory and restricted areas. All work in laboratories must be carried out following the Guidance for University's Maintenance Staff and Contractors working in Laboratories. Estimated term period: 2 years with options to extend the contract for a further 2 years (1+1). The Contractor shall undertake the service, testing and maintenance of the steam and condensate systems through undertaking the tasks in line with the University's requirements and the manufacturer's recommendations (Spirax Sarco, ARI, Bailey and Nabic. The majority of equipment models fall under Spirax Sarco). The Contractor shall take due account of the need to work without disruption to the operation of the buildings and their users. Out of normal hours working may be applicable for some teaching, staff and research areas. Any repair, remedial or replacement works shall include, as is necessary, all associated works such as electrical isolation, supplies and protection, and any plumbing or ancillary mechanical services work and undertake all testing and commissioning of the equipment / system and issue all relevant documentation (O&M Manuals, H&S File etc.). All parts and components shall be sourced from the plant or equipment original manufacturer. The Contractor during the first 6 months of the contract, shall identify spares required to be kept on site to minimise equipment downtime, these spares are to be agreed with the contract manager and maintained at the required stock level. During the Contract Term, the Contractor shall provide a Reactive Works call-out service to the University. The Contractor shall minimise the time that equipment is out of service following a breakdown or damage by ensuring the availability of trained and competent personnel who are able to respond promptly in the event of breakdown within the contracted time periods. All activities which install, remove, refurbish, maintain, mothball, put in service or remove assets from service will be required to undertake Asset Data Management duties. Through this service contract appointment the Contractor shall maintain an accurate database of their own and record asset information from maintenance visits. This database shall be aligned to the UoE Asset Management Guideline (AMG). To comply with the University's Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000 Written Scheme of Examination, in programming the major annual services, the Contractor shall liaise with the University Estates and the Insurers so as to allow all necessary inspections to take place in unison with the service. The Contractor shall at all times keep engaged a competent person in charge who shall also act as the Contractor's Representative/Supervisor and shall provide along with his tender submission the name, contact details and experience of the person (minimum of 5 years relevant experience working on steam and other pressurised systems) who will provide the single point of contact for the duration of the Contract. This individual should have appropriate experience both managerially and technically on similar sized contracts.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR410980
    Steam Traps and Ancillary Equipment Servicing & Maintenance - The University of Edinburgh is wishing to procure the services of a single Contractor to provide a comprehensive servicing, maintenance and reactive works service covering the steam system traps and ancillary equipment, located across the various campuses' buildings; including laboratory and restricted areas. All work in laboratories must be carried out following the Guidance for University's Maintenance Staff and Contractors working in Laboratories. The Contractor shall take due account of the need to work without disruption to the operation of the buildings and their users. Out of normal hours working may be applicable for some teaching, staff and research areas. The Contractor shall undertake the service, testing and maintenance of the steam and condensate systems through undertaking the tasks in line with the University's requirements and the manufacturer's recommendations (Spirax Sarco, ARI, Bailey and Nabic. The majority of equipment models fall under Spirax Sarco). Any repair, remedial or replacement works shall include, as is necessary, all associated works such as electrical isolation, supplies and protection, and any plumbing or ancillary mechanical services work and undertake all testing and commissioning of the equipment / system and issue all relevant documentation (O&M Manuals, H&S File etc.). All parts and components shall be sourced from the plant or equipment original manufacturer. The Contractor during the first 6 months of the contract, shall identify spares required to be kept on site to minimise equipment downtime, these spares are to be agreed with the contract manager and maintained at the required stock level. The Contractor shall provide a Reactive Works call-out service to the University. The Contractor shall minimise the time that equipment is out of service following a breakdown or damage by ensuring the availability of trained and competent personnel who are able to respond promptly in the event of breakdown within the contracted time periods. All activities which install, remove, refurbish, maintain, mothball, put in service or remove assets from service will be required to undertake Asset Data Management duties. Through this service contract appointment the Contractor shall maintain an accurate database of their own and record asset information from maintenance visits. This database shall be aligned to the UoE Asset Management Guideline (AMG). To comply with the University's Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000 Written Scheme of Examination, in programming the major annual services, the Contractor shall liaise with the University Estates and the Insurers so as to allow all necessary inspections to take place in unison with the service. The Contractor shall at all times keep engaged a competent person in charge who shall also act as the Contractor's Representative/Supervisor and shall provide along with his tender submission the name, contact details and experience of the person (minimum of 5 years relevant experience working on steam and other pressurised systems) who will provide the single point of contact for the duration of the Contract. This individual should have appropriate experience both managerially and technically on similar sized contracts. This contract is being tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. Any and all of the University of Edinburgh's Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise this Contract at any time during the relevant Contract period. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427724
    Steam Traps and Ancillary Equipment Servicing & Maintenance - The University of Edinburgh is wishing to procure the services of a single Contractor to provide a comprehensive servicing, maintenance and reactive works service covering the steam system traps and ancillary equipment, located across the various campuses' buildings; including laboratory and restricted areas. All work in laboratories must be carried out following the Guidance for University's Maintenance Staff and Contractors working in Laboratories. The Contractor shall take due account of the need to work without disruption to the operation of the buildings and their users. Out of normal hours working may be applicable for some teaching, staff and research areas. The Contractor shall undertake the service, testing and maintenance of the steam and condensate systems through undertaking the tasks in line with the University's requirements and the manufacturer's recommendations (Spirax Sarco, ARI, Bailey and Nabic. The majority of equipment models fall under Spirax Sarco). Any repair, remedial or replacement works shall include, as is necessary, all associated works such as electrical isolation, supplies and protection, and any plumbing or ancillary mechanical services work and undertake all testing and commissioning of the equipment / system and issue all relevant documentation (O&M Manuals, H&S File etc.). All parts and components shall be sourced from the plant or equipment original manufacturer. The Contractor during the first 6 months of the contract, shall identify spares required to be kept on site to minimise equipment downtime, these spares are to be agreed with the contract manager and maintained at the required stock level. The Contractor shall provide a Reactive Works call-out service to the University. The Contractor shall minimise the time that equipment is out of service following a breakdown or damage by ensuring the availability of trained and competent personnel who are able to respond promptly in the event of breakdown within the contracted time periods. All activities which install, remove, refurbish, maintain, mothball, put in service or remove assets from service will be required to undertake Asset Data Management duties. Through this service contract appointment the Contractor shall maintain an accurate database of their own and record asset information from maintenance visits. This database shall be aligned to the UoE Asset Management Guideline (AMG). To comply with the University's Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000 Written Scheme of Examination, in programming the major annual services, the Contractor shall liaise with the University Estates and the Insurers so as to allow all necessary inspections to take place in unison with the service. The Contractor shall at all times keep engaged a competent person in charge who shall also act as the Contractor's Representative/Supervisor and shall provide along with his tender submission the name, contact details and experience of the person (minimum of 5 years relevant experience working on steam and other pressurised systems) who will provide the single point of contact for the duration of the Contract. This individual should have appropriate experience both managerially and technically on similar sized contracts. This contract is being tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. Any and all of the University of Edinburgh's Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise this Contract at any time during the relevant Contract period. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.

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