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Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultant Services

University of Dundee

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24 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is procuring mechanical and electrical design consultancy for its Estates and Campus Services Department. The consultant will provide design and specification information for tender documents and support projects through RIBA stages 0–7, from initiation to completion. Work covers capital projects, refurbishment, maintenance, conservation, compliance upgrades, space reconfiguration and wider estate development across the University’s buildings in Dundee. The estate includes academic and teaching buildings, research laboratories, libraries, student residences, heritage properties and commercial spaces. Some projects will involve premises controlled by the National Health Service. The services are intended to support teaching and research, improve campus use, meet statutory and safety requirements, preserve historic buildings where applicable, and advance carbon and value-for-money objectives.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The procurement is divided into one lot. The submission deadline was 12:00 on 30 October 2026; bids must remain valid until 30 March 2027. The term contract has an initial three-year period, with two possible one-year extensions, and the stated contract period is 1,800 days. The estimated value is £900,000. Evaluation gives 40% weighting to quality and 60% to price. Suitability requirements are set out in the tender documents, and bidders must provide the names and qualifications of assigned staff. Variants are not permitted. The tender documents require bids in English; a fee applies to access the documents.

This opportunity is suited to established mechanical and electrical design consultancies able to support projects from early initiation through completion, and to prepare comprehensive designs and specifications for use in tendering. The work calls for experience across a varied institutional estate, including laboratories, teaching facilities, residences, commercial premises and heritage buildings. Suppliers should be able to manage capital, refurbishment, maintenance, conservation and compliance projects, and work within statutory and procurement requirements. Some assignments will require strict compliance with NHS standards, procedures and approval processes. The client’s aims include net-zero carbon delivery, improved space use, safety, conservation and whole-life cost efficiency. The term-contract arrangement offers scope across several project types, but workload and minimum spend are not guaranteed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultant Services

Notice Description

The University Estates and Campus Services Department will have several construction and projects to advance over the next five years which will require the selective input of external consultants, including M&E (Mechanical and Electrical) Design Services. The scope, standards, and expectations for the provision of M&E design works and associated services are to support the delivery of capital, refurbishment, and maintenance projects within Estates for the University of Dundee. The appointed M&E design consultant shall provide comprehensive design and specification information suitable for issue as part of tender documents, and support the project throughout the RIBA work stages 0 - 7 (project initiation - to completion) while ensuring construction projects deliver value for money, comply with statutory and procurement requirements, and support the University's strategic estates objectives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Dundee is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultancy to provide services under a Term Contract for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 (1 + 1) years. The University operates across multiple buildings and manages a diverse estate including academic buildings, research laboratories, teaching facilities, libraries, student residences, heritage properties and commercial spaces. Some projects will be located within or interface with premises controlled by the National Health Service (NHS), requiring strict compliance with NHS standards, procedures, and approval processes. The appointed Consultant will support the University's Estates and Campus Services Department in delivering capital projects, refurbishment works, conservation projects, compliance upgrades, space reconfiguration, and strategic estate development initiatives. As part of each project, the University's Estates Department aim to: Support excellence in teaching and research Deliver net-zero carbon commitments in alignment with Scottish Government targets Improve space utilisation and campus experience Ensure statutory compliance and safety Preserve and enhance listed and historic buildings (where applicable) Deliver value for money and whole-life cost efficiency No guarantee of workload or minimum spend is provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000843863
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565171
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71320000 - Engineering design services

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

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71336000 - Engineering support services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79930000 - Specialty design services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Dundee
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565171
    Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultant Services - The University Estates and Campus Services Department will have several construction and projects to advance over the next five years which will require the selective input of external consultants, including M&E (Mechanical and Electrical) Design Services. The scope, standards, and expectations for the provision of M&E design works and associated services are to support the delivery of capital, refurbishment, and maintenance projects within Estates for the University of Dundee. The appointed M&E design consultant shall provide comprehensive design and specification information suitable for issue as part of tender documents, and support the project throughout the RIBA work stages 0 - 7 (project initiation - to completion) while ensuring construction projects deliver value for money, comply with statutory and procurement requirements, and support the University's strategic estates objectives.

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