Tender

Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Design Services

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Heriot-Watt University entails an open tender for Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Design Services, aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for the University's Estates Services. The buying organisation is located at the Edinburgh Campus, with the procurement tagged under the Education industry category. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is set for 26th March 2026 at 12:00 PM, following an electronic submission method. The procurement follows an open procedure with a projected value of £400,000 and promises a contract period of 1080 days, starting from the award date on the 26th of March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in mechanical and electrical consultancy design services, particularly those capable of meeting stringent technical and economic selection criteria. Businesses that execute services reserved for specific professions, and are adept at delivering high-quality and competitively priced solutions, stand a good chance to thrive under this framework agreement. Small to medium-sized enterprises, as well as large firms, can leverage this contract to expand their footprint within the Scottish educational sector, while aligning with community benefit requirements and contributing to the local economy. Participation requires compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and may necessitate parent company guarantees for subsidiary entities.

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Notice Title

Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Design Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Design Services to the University Estates Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Design Services to the University Estates Services.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 24 months (12+12), subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823862
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550286
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20262 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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