This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

21 Apr 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has concluded the procurement process for the maintenance and reactive work on Air Cooled Chillers and Close Control Units (CCUs) across its campuses, spanning from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029, with potential extensions till 2031. Conducted using a selective Restricted Procedure, this tender is within the education sector and is split into two lots: Lot 1 for Air Cooled Chillers and Lot 2 for CCUs. Contracts have been awarded to Lovat's Group Ltd and Celsius Cooling Ltd for Lot 1 and Lot 2, respectively, with an estimated contract value of £1,250,000. Key aspects like technical quality (weighted at 70%) and pricing (weighted at 30%) were considered in the evaluation process.

This tender opportunity opens avenues for businesses specializing in technical maintenance and service delivery within institutional facilities to participate in similar future procurements, particularly those geared towards educational establishments. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in technical maintenance services can leverage such contracts for sustained business growth. Participation requires a proven ability to handle complex estates and a commitment to high standards in service quality and environmental management. Such tenders offer insight into the procedural dynamics of university-led projects, fostering collaboration across sectors capable of meeting stringent technical and financial criteria.

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Notice Title

EC1047 Air Cooled Chillers and Close Control Units Maintenance & Reactive Work

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed two suppliers to provide maintenance services and reactive works for Air Cooled Chillers and Close Control Units (CCUs) that are spread throughout the University's Estate. This contract is split into two lots as follows, with one supplier appointed per lot. Lot 1: Air Cooled Chillers; and Lot 2: Close Control Units (CCUs). The initial contract period is for 3 years from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The University has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 31st January 2031 (3+1+1). The contracts have been awarded following an openly advertised Restricted Procedure (two-stage tender process).

Lot Information

Air Cooled Chillers

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier to provide maintenance services and reactive work for Lot 1, comprising Air Cooled Chillers that are spread throughout the University's Estate. The contract has been awarded following an openly advertised Restricted Procedure (two-stage tender process).

Options: The University has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 31st January 2031 if all extensions are applied (3+1+1).

Renewal: Initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years in total (3+1+1).

Close Control Units (CCUs)

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier to provide maintenance services and reactive work for Lot 2, comprising Close Control Units (CCUs) that are spread throughout the University's Estate. The contract has been awarded following an openly advertised Restricted Procedure (two-stage tender process).

Options: The University has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 31st January 2031 if all extensions are applied (3+1+1).

Renewal: Initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years in total (3+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796523
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548098
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Tendering process for renewal of this contract is likely to be approx. 6 to 9 months prior to the expiry of the contract.

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
2
Supplier Names

Celsius Cooling Ltd

Lovat's Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528706
    EC1047 Air Cooled Chillers and Close Control Units Maintenance & Reactive Work - The University of Edinburgh will shortly be going out to tender via a Restricted Procedure to engage two suitably qualified, resourced, and experienced organisations to provide maintenance services and reactive works for Air Cooled Chillers and Close Control Units (CCUs) that are spread throughout the University's Estate. This contract shall be split into two lots as follows: Lot 1: Air Cooled Chillers; and Lot 2: Close Control Units (CCUs). Bidders can choose to bid for either one or both Lots. Where a bidder opts to bid for both Lots, they will need to state their preference between Lot 1 and Lot 2. The top scoring bidder will be appointed to each Lot, however, UoE will not appoint the same bidder to both Lot 1 and Lot 2. Should the same bidder top score for both Lot 1 and Lot 2, they will be appointed to their preferred Lot. For the other remaining Lot (the top scoring bidder's non-preferred Lot), the second-ranked Bidder will be appointed. It is anticipated that the contract will be in place for an initial period of 3 years, with two options to extend for periods of 1-year each (3+1+1).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548098
    EC1047 Air Cooled Chillers and Close Control Units Maintenance & Reactive Work - The University of Edinburgh has appointed two suppliers to provide maintenance services and reactive works for Air Cooled Chillers and Close Control Units (CCUs) that are spread throughout the University's Estate. This contract is split into two lots as follows, with one supplier appointed per lot. Lot 1: Air Cooled Chillers; and Lot 2: Close Control Units (CCUs). The initial contract period is for 3 years from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The University has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 31st January 2031 (3+1+1). The contracts have been awarded following an openly advertised Restricted Procedure (two-stage tender process).

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