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title: "Lift Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ac97"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Lift Consultant

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ac97

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a public procurement process to appoint a Lift Consultant to manage lift maintenance and installation services across the university estate. This tender falls under the category of lift-maintenance services and is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for June 7, 2021. The contract value is approximately £320,000, with a proposed duration of two years and options for three one-year extensions. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in lift consultancy and maintenance services, particularly those that comply with social, environmental, and labour obligations. Companies equipped with the necessary insurance and financial stability, along with a track record of managing similar projects, would be well-suited to compete. The tender encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well, given the prior interest shown in the tender process, with a total of seven bids received.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a single supplier to provide all Lift Consultancy services across the University estate. The appointed Lift Consultant will be required to manage the following; a) The existing Lift Term Maintenance Contract b) Lift Insurer Health Safety Inspection Reports c) New Lift Installations The Lift Consultant Engineer would on behalf of the UOE Estates Department, overview In-House and External Design Teams proposals on New Lift Installations. d) The Lift Consultant would on behalf of the UOE Estates Department attend all new lift installation handover meetings and produce a written report any issues arising. e) The Lift Consultant to provide Contract Administrator Services from RIBA stages 1-7 for the installation of replacement lifts. f) The Lift Consultant to provide CDM/Principal Designer Role for the installation of replacement lifts. g) The Lift consultant will assist the University with procuring a new lift maintenance contract. This will include inputting into the specification/tender documents and they may be asked to form part of the evaluation panel. Proposed contract duration is 2 years with 3 x 1-year extension options (2+1+1+1). This contract is being tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies may access and utilize this contract at any time during the life of the contract. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage open procedure.Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PCST, and may be required to submit means of proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this Contract Notice when competing the SPD in PCST.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Lift Consultant Engineer to manage the Lift Term Maintenance Contract and Lift Insurer Health Safety Inspection Reports. New Lift Installations. The Lift Consultant Engineer would on behalf of the UOE Estates Department, overview In-House and external Design Teams New Lift Installation proposals. The Lift Consultant would on behalf of the UOE Estates Department attend all new lift installation handover meetings and produce a written report any issues arising. The Lift Consultant would act as Contract Administrator and Principal Designer for the Installation of new Lift Installations. There will also be a requirement for the lift consultant to input into any procurement for a new lift maintenance contract. This may include writing the specification/tender documents and may require the consultant to form part of the evaluation panel.

Renewal: 2 years with the option to extend for a further 3 in total (2+1+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021380-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Approximately 12 months prior to the expiration of this agreement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £101,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEWAR PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42416100 - Lifts
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2021 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021380-2021
- 3 May 2021 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009510-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0024&from=EN
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/contents/enacted
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/493/contents/made
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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