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Animal Room Containment Testing & Reporting

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract to Airtight Testing Scotland Ltd for the provision of animal room air containment testing and reporting services. This contract falls under the services category and is primarily located in Edinburgh, within the UKM75 region. The procurement process followed was an open procedure, starting with the tender posted on 22 November 2024 and subsequently awarded on 21 February 2025. The contract has an initial duration of 3 years, from 21 February 2025 to 20 February 2028, with potential extensions up to 20 February 2030. The total contract value is estimated at £150,000 GBP.

This procurement process represents an excellent opportunity for specialised businesses in the field of environmental and air quality testing to engage with a prestigious institution such as the University of Edinburgh. Companies with expertise in air containment and reporting services, particularly those with necessary qualifications and experience in handling sensitive environments, are well-suited to perform and compete in such tenders. Engaging in this contract can lead to significant business growth, offering sustained work over a multi-year period and the potential to extend the engagement further. Additionally, this offers substantial visibility and accreditation benefits within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Animal Room Containment Testing & Reporting

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is appointing a supplier for animal room air containment testing and reporting services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Comprehensive testing and reporting services to the University covering checks on the air containment within the BVS Animal Facilities' clean environment spaces located across the various University's campuses' buildings. The initial contract period is for 3 years, from 21st February 2025 to 20th February 2028. The University has the option to extend for two additional periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 20th February 2030 if all extensions are applied.

Options: The initial contract period is for 3 years, from 21st February 2025 to 20th February 2028. The University has the option to extend for two additional periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 20th February 2030 if all extensions are applied.

Renewal: The initial contract period is 3 years with two options to extend for periods of 1-year each (3+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784056
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526103
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 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
James Clarke, Suzanne Toole
Contact Email
jclarke5@ed.ac.uk, suzie.toole@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

AIRTIGHT TESTING SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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