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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee has completed the procurement process for the "Standby Generator PPM Servicing and On-Call Service" contract, classified under the services category in the education industry. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure and reached the award stage on 1st June 2026. The contracting authority is situated in Dundee (UKM71), and this tender involved planned preventive maintenance (PPM) for all standby generators. The final contract was awarded to Dieselec Thistle Generators with a contract value of £75,000.0 GBP.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for growth-oriented businesses in the generator servicing sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering comprehensive generator maintenance services. Companies with experience in aligning their services with industry best practices and adhering to manufacturer recommendations and legislative requirements will be well-positioned to compete. Given the open procurement method, there was significant engagement, with seven bids submitted, including two from SMEs. This reflects a robust interest and competitive dynamics that businesses can leverage in future tenders of similar nature.

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Notice Title

Standby Generator PPM Servicing and On-Call Service

Notice Description

PPM Maintenance for All Standby Generators

Lot Information

Lot 1

Standby Generator PPM, Servicing & On-Call Service Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828172
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557418
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

31120000 - Generators

31160000 - Parts of electric motors, generators and transformers

31161000 - Parts for electrical motors and generators

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIESELEC THISTLE GENERATORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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