Trend BEMS Comprehensive Maintenance, Replacement and Upgrade Works

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

22 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is planning a procurement process for the comprehensive maintenance, replacement, and upgrade of its Trend building energy management system (BEMS). The initiative, categorised under the education sector, aims to engage a single supplier for both planned and reactive maintenance services across its estate, which includes approximately 50 sites in the region UKM75 (Edinburgh). This process is currently at the planning stage as of 22 June 2026, with an anticipated tender release planned for early August 2026. The procurement follows the open procedure method and covers services with an estimated total contract value of £2,500,000 over six years, including £1,000,000 for maintenance services and £1,500,000 for upgrade works. The contract is foreseen for an initial term of two years, extendable for up to four additional years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in building energy management systems, especially those with accredited Trend Expert Engineers. Companies capable of demonstrating technical competence and possessing relevant certifications will be well-positioned to compete. The flexible contract terms allow for potential business growth through additional work orders, although the University reserves discretion on the volume of business. SMEs specialising in control system upgrades, maintenance, and commissioning will likely find this an attractive opportunity to engage with a prestigious educational institution and expand their footprint in the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Trend BEMS Comprehensive Maintenance, Replacement and Upgrade Works

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is due to go out to market within the next month or two to invite competitive tenders to establish contracting arrangements with a single supplier for a fully comprehensive planned and reactive maintenance service for the UoE Trend building energy management system (BEMS) and associated control equipment. Fully comprehensive includes for supply, replacement and commissioning of faulty items associated with the BEMS. In addition, the Contract includes the provision for planned upgrade works. The purchase of replacement equipment and provision for planned upgrades shall remain optional, at the sole discretion of the University, throughout the Contract Term. The Contract is across the entire University of Edinburgh estate, which includes approximately 50 sites, 1250 controllers, and 19000 hardware points. It is intended that the contract will in place for an initial term of 2 years with four options to extend for periods of 1-year each (2+1+1+1+1). Estimated Total Contract Value (over 6 years): 2,500,000 GBP excluding VAT Maintenance Services Estimated Total Value (over 6 years): 1,000,000 GBP excluding VAT Planned Upgrade Works Estimated Total Value (over 6 years): 1,500,000 GBP excluding VAT It is important to note that these values are estimates only. The University will not guarantee these spend levels or any volume of business under this Contract. There shall be no obligation on the part of The University of Edinburgh to issue orders in relation to replacement equipment and provision for planned upgrade works aspects of this Contract to the appointed Service Provider. Please note the information provided here may change prior to tender publication. Interested parties should note their interest to this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful service provider will be required to meet minimum technical standards and provide evidence-based requirements: - A minimum of three (3) Trend Expert Engineers accredited in IQVision Building Management Systems. These engineers need to have completed the Trend Engineering, SET Engineering, Cyber Security and IQVision Operator and Engineering training courses. The successful service provider must be able to provide cards and certificates for the minimum of three Trend Expert Engineers to demonstrate their accreditation. - Operators must be capable of carrying out LV and ELV Control panel modifications and component replacements. The successful service provider must be able to provide electrical competency cards and certificates or training records of operatives to demonstrate their accreditation. - The successful service provider must have IQVision and SET software licence agreements from the installed systems manufacturer. The successful service provider must be able to provide licence agreement certification or relevant documentation to demonstrate they meet this requirement. The intention is to use the Open Procedure to tender the contract, however, this may change depending on the volume of interest this Notice generates. This tender will be published in due course on the Public Contracts Scotland Tender website. This is a different website to this website. Please ensure you are registered on the tender website which is free of charge to do so. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835293
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558469
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558469
    Trend BEMS Comprehensive Maintenance, Replacement and Upgrade Works - The University of Edinburgh is due to go out to market within the next month or two to invite competitive tenders to establish contracting arrangements with a single supplier for a fully comprehensive planned and reactive maintenance service for the UoE Trend building energy management system (BEMS) and associated control equipment. Fully comprehensive includes for supply, replacement and commissioning of faulty items associated with the BEMS. In addition, the Contract includes the provision for planned upgrade works. The purchase of replacement equipment and provision for planned upgrades shall remain optional, at the sole discretion of the University, throughout the Contract Term. The Contract is across the entire University of Edinburgh estate, which includes approximately 50 sites, 1250 controllers, and 19000 hardware points. It is intended that the contract will in place for an initial term of 2 years with four options to extend for periods of 1-year each (2+1+1+1+1). Estimated Total Contract Value (over 6 years): 2,500,000 GBP excluding VAT Maintenance Services Estimated Total Value (over 6 years): 1,000,000 GBP excluding VAT Planned Upgrade Works Estimated Total Value (over 6 years): 1,500,000 GBP excluding VAT It is important to note that these values are estimates only. The University will not guarantee these spend levels or any volume of business under this Contract. There shall be no obligation on the part of The University of Edinburgh to issue orders in relation to replacement equipment and provision for planned upgrade works aspects of this Contract to the appointed Service Provider. Please note the information provided here may change prior to tender publication. Interested parties should note their interest to this notice.

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