Tender

UoD-EFM151-TC-2026 - HVAC Hard FM

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is conducting an open tender process for their HVAC Hard FM services, aiming to secure a reputable Facilities Management contractor with expertise in mechanical engineering within the Education sector. The tender package includes maintenance services for the University's City Centre, Ninewells Hospital Campuses, and other properties in Dundee, excluding plumbing and electrical services. Interested parties must submit electronic bids by 18 March 2026, with the award period commencing on the same date. The procurement is under the management of Stewart Kerr from the Procurement department in Dundee, with further details and submission guidelines available on Public Contracts Scotland's website.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in Hard FM mechanical engineering services, particularly those with experience in complex HVAC systems. Eligible suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate their quality and pricing strategies as defined by the award criteria, which prioritises quality at 30% and price at 70%. Businesses that are members of organisations such as BESA, CIBSE, and BSRIA will find themselves at an advantage in meeting the suitability criteria. With a contract valued at £700,000 over seven years, this tender represents a substantial opportunity for enterprises seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector education facilities management industry.

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Notice Title

UoD-EFM151-TC-2026 - HVAC Hard FM

Notice Description

The University of Dundee is seeking a reputable Facilities Management contractor with a proven record of accomplishment in directly delivering and managing technically demanding Hard FM mechanical engineering HVAC services to similar clients and organisations. The aims and objectives of this contract are to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the mechanical building services engineering assets as listed within this tender package within the University of Dundee portfolio for the benefit of staff, students, and visitors to the University of Dundee. For clarity, plumbing and electrical building engineering services are excluded from this scope of works. The maintenance service is delivered across the University's estate comprising the City Centre and Ninewells Hospital Campuses as well as other outlying properties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Dundee is seeking a reputable Facilities Management contractor with a proven record of accomplishment in directly delivering and managing technically demanding Hard FM mechanical engineering HVAC services to similar clients and organisations. The aims and objectives of this contract are to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the mechanical building services engineering assets as listed within this tender package within the University of Dundee portfolio for the benefit of staff, students, and visitors to the University of Dundee. For clarity, plumbing and electrical building engineering services are excluded from this scope of works. The maintenance service is delivered across the University's estate comprising the City Centre and Ninewells Hospital Campuses as well as other outlying properties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823203
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549356
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

39563530 - Ventilation ducting

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

39715200 - Heating equipment

39715210 - Central-heating equipment

39715220 - Electric heating resistors

39717200 - Air-conditioning appliances

42131110 - Central-heating radiator valves

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery

42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines

42520000 - Ventilation equipment

42943700 - Heating circulators

44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials

44115220 - Heating materials

44163121 - Heating pipes

44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts

44621110 - Central-heating radiators

44621111 - Non-electrically-heated central-heating radiators

44621112 - Parts of central-heating radiators

44621220 - Central-heating boilers

44621221 - Parts of central-heating boilers

45232141 - Heating works

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
Stewart Kerr
Contact Email
svkerr@dundee.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382386810

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549356
    UoD-EFM151-TC-2026 - HVAC Hard FM - The University of Dundee is seeking a reputable Facilities Management contractor with a proven record of accomplishment in directly delivering and managing technically demanding Hard FM mechanical engineering HVAC services to similar clients and organisations. The aims and objectives of this contract are to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the mechanical building services engineering assets as listed within this tender package within the University of Dundee portfolio for the benefit of staff, students, and visitors to the University of Dundee. For clarity, plumbing and electrical building engineering services are excluded from this scope of works. The maintenance service is delivered across the University's estate comprising the City Centre and Ninewells Hospital Campuses as well as other outlying properties.

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