This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 01:00

Tender

02 Jun 2025 at 01:00

Planning

14 Oct 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the award stage of its tender process for an Electrical Works and Associated Services Framework Agreement. This process, initiated using an open procedure, aimed at appointing suppliers to a framework agreement covering reactive maintenance, planned small works, and associated services across the University's estate in Edinburgh, UKM75 region. Managed under the SBCC Framework Agreement for Scotland, the initial contract period spans from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028, with provisions for two additional one-year extensions, potentially extending until 12 April 2030. The contract value totals approximately £21,336,497.70 over a forecasted four-year spend. The procurement was divided into two lots: Science & Engineering and Medical & Veterinary Sciences (Lot 1) and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, ACE, and Professional Services (Lot 2), each aimed to ensure quality service provision within the institutional premises.

The framework provides significant opportunities for businesses within the electrical works sector to engage with a prestigious institution like the University of Edinburgh, offering services to over 550 buildings. It includes bids from large and SME suppliers such as OCS Technical Services Limited, JGM - John G Mackintosh, CBES Limited, and Taylor and Fraser, indicating scope for diversified business participation. The evaluation criteria heavily weigh on quality (70%) and price (30%), encouraging competitive offerings. The framework is designed to balance dependencies on suppliers by restricting any supplier to a maximum ranking of first place in one lot. Businesses with experience in similar services and possessing the required certifications stand a good chance in this competitive process, fostering growth through engagement with one of Scotland's prominent universities.

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Notice Title

Electrical Works and Associated Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to an Electrical Works and Associated Services Framework Agreement (incorporating a Measured Term Contract) for the provision of reactive maintenance, planned small works and associated services to all Electrical plant and equipment within the University of Edinburgh estate. The initial contract period is 2 years from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 12 April 2030 if all extensions are applied.

Lot Information

Science & Engineering (KB) and Medical & Veterinary Sciences

The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to a Framework Agreement for the provision of Electrical Works and Associated Services across its Science & Engineering (Kings Buildings) and Medical & Veterinary Sciences properties. The Framework Agreement was 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 Framework at any time during the life of the agreement. The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 12 April 2030 if all extensions are applied. The overarching terms of the Framework is the SBCC Framework Agreement for use in Scotland (FA/Scot) 2014 Edition. All call-offs awarded under the framework shall come under the Measured Term Contract for use in Scotland (MTC/Scot) 2019 Edition. The University may opt to utilise the NEC4 Contract for call-offs, where applicable. This Framework Agreement has been awarded via an Open Procedure.

Options: The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 12 April 2030 if all extensions are applied.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial term of 2 years, with two options to extend for periods of 1-year each (2+1+1).

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE) and Professional Services.

The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to a Framework Agreement for the provision of Electrical Works and Associated Services across its Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE) and Professional Services properties. The Framework Agreement was 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 Framework at any time during the life of the agreement. The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 12 April 2030 if all extensions are applied. The overarching terms of the Framework is the SBCC Framework Agreement for use in Scotland (FA/Scot) 2014 Edition. All call-offs awarded under the framework shall come under the Measured Term Contract for use in Scotland (MTC/Scot) 2019 Edition. The University may opt to utilise the NEC4 Contract for call-offs, where applicable. This Framework Agreement has been awarded via an Open Procedure.

Options: The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 12 April 2030 if all extensions are applied.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial term of 2 years, with two options to extend for periods of 1-year each (2+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780473
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553974
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,336,497 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,336,497 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,336,497 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12 months prior to framework expiry date.

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
4
Supplier Names

CBES Limited

JGM - John G Mackintosh

OCS Technical Services Limited

Taylor and Fraser

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516134
    Electrical Works and Associated Services Framework Agreement - The University of Edinburgh is intending to go back out to market at the start of 2025 for the provision of Electrical Works and Associated Services to service the University of Edinburgh's Estate of approximately 550 varied buildings in Edinburgh and Midlothian, including all buildings and other property owned, occupied or otherwise used by the University of Edinburgh. The activity is spread over five locations covering 800,000 square metres with student accommodation provided at the Pollock Halls of Residence and across a range of flats around city. Other locations include Central Edinburgh Area, Kings Buildings, Bush Estate, the Roslin Institute, the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and Firbush Outdoor Education Centre. The next generation Agreement will cover the provision of reactive electrical services maintenance and repairs, planned small works and associated builder's work in connection with electrical work only. As required under CDM 2015, the Provider(s) is responsible for the co-ordination, supervision and administration of the Works, including all sub contracts. The Provider shall arrange and monitor a programme with each sub-contractor, supplier, local authority and statutory undertaker, and obtain and supply information as necessary for the co-ordination of the work. The estimated total contract value is based on forecast spend over a 4 year period.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531550
    Electrical Works and Associated Services Framework Agreement - The University of Edinburgh will shortly be going out to tender via an Open Procedure to appoint suppliers to a Framework Agreement (incorporating a Measured Term Contract) for the provision of Electrical Works and Associated Services to service the University of Edinburgh's Estate of approximately 550 varied buildings in Edinburgh and Midlothian, including all buildings and other property owned, occupied or otherwise used by the University of Edinburgh. The Framework is 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 Framework at any time during the life of the agreement. The framework agreement will operate under the SBCC Framework Agreement for use in Scotland (FA/Scot) 2014 Edition and all call-offs/contracts awarded under the framework will operate under the SBCC Measured Term Contract for use in Scotland (MTC/Scot) 2019 Edition, or, the NEC 4 Contract (where applicable). The next generation Agreement will cover the provision of reactive electrical services maintenance and repairs, planned small works and associated builder's work in connection with electrical work only. As required under CDM 2015, the Provider(s) is responsible for the co-ordination, supervision and administration of the Works, including all sub contracts. The Provider shall arrange and monitor a programme with each sub-contractor, supplier, local authority and statutory undertaker, and obtain and supply information as necessary for the co-ordination of the work. For the purposes of this Framework Agreement the University of Edinburgh estate will be divided into two areas or Lots outlined below. Lot 1 - Science & Engineering (Kings Buildings) and Medical & Veterinary Sciences Lot 2 - Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE) and Professional Services. Suppliers will be allowed to bid for any number of Lots and may be awarded onto one or both Lots, however, to reduce dependency on the first ranked supplier, a supplier may only be ranked first in one of the Lots and consideration will be given to the supplier's Lot preference. The four (4) highest scoring suppliers will be invited on to each of the Lots. The service requirements are the same in each Lot and both Lots will have the same quality and price questions and weightings. In the event a supplier is ranked first in both Lots, consideration will be given to the first ranked supplier's preferred Lot. The second ranked supplier in the remaining Lot will be allocated first ranking. The Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial term of 2 years, with two options to extend for periods of 1-year each (2+1+1). The estimated total contract value is based on forecast spend across both Lots over a 4 year period.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553974
    Electrical Works and Associated Services Framework Agreement - The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to an Electrical Works and Associated Services Framework Agreement (incorporating a Measured Term Contract) for the provision of reactive maintenance, planned small works and associated services to all Electrical plant and equipment within the University of Edinburgh estate. The initial contract period is 2 years from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 12 April 2030 if all extensions are applied.

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