Award

MEPH Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Award

17 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 May 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), based in Midlothian, has completed the procurement process for Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEPH) Services, engaging Emtec Facility Services Limited as the supplier. This contract covers planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and minor works modifications at SQA buildings in Glasgow and Midlothian. The procurement followed the open procedure method within the services category, adhering to EU regulations. The contract, active from 3rd September 2025, is valued at £171,000 and provides essential services at three SQA-occupied buildings for a duration of 1080 days with a potential 12-month renewal option.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in facility services, particularly those with expertise in MEPH services. Large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance packages are well-positioned to fulfil the SQA’s requirements and demonstrate their methodologies during the tender process. With openings for site visits and an electronic submission method for bids, businesses from the EU have shown keen interest, with electronic and foreign bids totalling two. This contract is covered by the GPA and has provisions for electronic invoicing, making it an attractive opportunity for tech-savvy service providers focusing on long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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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=MAR551862
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

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
£171,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMTEC FACILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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