Tender

MEPH Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Tender

07 May 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority has initiated an open tender process for Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEPH) Services, under the procurement ID SQA2503. This tender, primarily placed in the Education sector, calls for services across Glasgow and Midlothian sites in Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the 'tender' stage, with submissions due by 9th June 2025. There will be site visits in Dalkeith on the 13th and 14th of May 2025, and in Glasgow on the 15th of May 2025. Interested parties must submit electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The overall contract value is estimated at £300,000.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and minor works in mechanical and electrical services. Companies with expertise in engineering services installations will find this an attractive opportunity to leverage their industry-specific skills. The ability to demonstrate a comprehensive service delivery methodology while maintaining competitive pricing will be crucial due to the tender's quality and price award criteria. The open procedure invites wider competition, thus benefiting suppliers who can offer flexibility and innovation in meeting the evolving needs of public sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MEPH Services

Notice Description

Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEPH) Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service required is the planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and minor works modifications of the mechanical, electrical and public health (MEPH) engineering services installations at three SQA occupied buildings.

Renewal: 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798171
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529785
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452136720

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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