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14 Apr 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council, a prominent regional authority, is initiating a comprehensive procurement process for a Mechanical and Electrical Works Framework Agreement, focusing on servicing various properties within Edinburgh (Region UKM75). This tender spans multiple specialist services under the public services category, such as electrical works, fire suppression systems, water pump maintenance, and CCTV installations. Planned to proceed through the open procurement method, the tender process calls for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland portal by 21st May 2026 at 15:00. Noteworthy, the award period will commence immediately following the tender deadline, indicating swift progression to the award stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the mechanical and electrical services sector, particularly those capable of providing maintenance, repair, and installation solutions across diverse property types. Well-suited companies are those with strong technical proficiency in the relevant categories (e.g., electrical compliance, fire safety, mechanical systems) and those fulfilling economic and financial criteria. The framework allows for multiple participants to secure contracts through mini-competitions or direct awards, encouraging involvement from SMEs and fostering growth through the provision of employment and community benefits. The tender emphasises high standards regarding quality, sustainability, and prompt payment practices, making it attractive to businesses prioritising compliance and corporate social responsibility.

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Notice Title

Mechanical and Electrical Works Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a multi-Lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation services across its property portfolio. The Framework Agreement will cover a range of specialist services including electrical works, fire systems, water pumps, ventilation systems, dry risers, CCTV, and associated M&E services. Services and Works will be delivered across housing and non-domestic properties, with call-off contracts awarded via mini-competition or direct award.

Lot Information

CCTV Systems and Lighting Masts

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of CCTV Systems and Lighting Masts across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Communal Laundrettes

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Communal Laundrettes across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Associated Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Associated Electrical and Mechanical Upgrades across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) compliance

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) compliance across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Electrical Rewiring and Refits

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Electrical Rewiring and Refits across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Door Entry Systems

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Door Entry Systems across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Fire Suppression Systems and Fire Alarms

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Fire Suppression Systems and Fire Alarms across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Emergency Generator Repair and Maintenance

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Emergency Generator Repair and Maintenance across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Communal TV Aerials and IRS

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Communal TV Aerials and IRS across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Water Pumps

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Water Booster Pump and Tanks across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Automatic Opening Vents

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Automatic Opening Vents across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Dry Risers and Fire Appliances

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Dry Risers and Fire Appliances across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of PAT testing across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools and other operational facilities.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829272
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553802
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

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

31127000 - Emergency generator

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35125300 - Security cameras

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45312310 - Lightning-protection works

45331210 - Ventilation installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

45350000 - Mechanical installations

50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

50511000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,660,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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