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MEP Engineer and Design Team - Laurie Liddell Refurbishment

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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15 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the appointment of a supplier to provide MEP engineering and multi-disciplinary design team services for the Laurie Liddell Refurbishment at the Peffermill Campus, located in Edinburgh. The contract has been awarded to Drees & Sommer UK Limited following an open procedure under the Scotland Excel 0920 Building Construction Consultancy Framework Agreement. This project falls under the "services" category, specifically within the education industry. The procurement stage is now in the "Award" phase, and the contractual work will commence from 1 July 2026, extending through to 1 March 2029, subject to the phases defined in the RIBA Stages 0-7 contract framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in MEP engineering and integrated design services, especially those with experience in educational facility projects. SMEs like Drees & Sommer UK Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the viability for smaller firms to successfully compete when they bring specialised expertise to complex refurbishments. The contract is designed to be flexible, with the potential for extension, offering sustained growth prospects for the awarded party and any subcontracting entities involved. Businesses with capabilities in UK construction frameworks, particularly those with experience in direct awards and public sector projects, would find themselves well-suited to similarly structured opportunities for growth through such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MEP Engineer and Design Team - Laurie Liddell Refurbishment

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier for the provision of MEP engineering and multi-disciplinary design team services for the Laurie Liddell Refurbishment, located within the Peffermill Campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier for the provision of MEP engineering and multi-disciplinary design team services for the Laurie Liddell Refurbishment, located within the Peffermill Campus. This Contract award covers RIBA Stages 0-7 inclusive. The Contract is split into two phases outlined below. Phase 1: RIBA Stages 0-3 Phase 2: RIBA Stages 4-7 The initial Contract Term will cover Phase 1 only, and the University may, in its sole discretion, extend the Term of the Contract to proceed with Phase 2, in accordance with the Call-off Contract Terms. The indicative contract period for all stages is from 1 July 2026 until 1 March 2029, however, the actual contract term is tied to the phases as described above. This contract has been awarded via a Direct Award procedure under the Scotland Excel 0920 Building Construction Consultancy Framework Agreement (Lot 3: Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering). The form of contract is the NEC4 Professional Service Contract Short Contract as per the SXL framework call-off terms.. This contract has been awarded via a Direct Award procedure under the Scotland Excel 0920 Building Construction Consultancy Framework Agreement (Lot 3: Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering). Please note, the weightings above relate to the original framework tender.

Options: This Contract award covers RIBA Stages 0-7 inclusive. The Contract is split into two phases outlined below. Phase 1: RIBA Stages 0-3 Phase 2: RIBA Stages 4-7 The initial Contract Term will cover Phase 1 only, and the University may, in its sole discretion, extend the Term of the Contract to proceed with Phase 2, in accordance with the Call-off Contract Terms. The indicative contract period is from 1 July 2026 until 1 March 2029, however, the actual contract term is tied to the phases as described above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837107
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560230
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£294,148 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DREES & SOMMER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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