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title: "Emergency Standby Diesel Generators - Service, Inspect, Test and Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ed45"
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# Emergency Standby Diesel Generators - Service, Inspect, Test and Maintenance Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ed45

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is awarding a contract for Emergency Standby Diesel Generators maintenance services. The contract covers inspecting, testing, and maintaining around 50 generators across various university sites. The service includes emergency call-out cover with a 4-hour response time and servicing in and out of standard working hours. The framework agreement is for a 4-year term, with the first-ranked supplier providing the comprehensive service, supported by a reserve list of suppliers. The University's role in this procurement is as the buying organisation, and the procurement stage is now in the award phase with a completed status.

This tender for Emergency Standby Diesel Generators maintenance services presents business opportunities for suppliers in the repair and maintenance services industry. Companies capable of providing comprehensive maintenance solutions for standby generators, including emergency call-out services, quality workmanship, and adherence to health and safety standards, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an Open Procedure with an emphasis on quality (80%) and cost (20%) criteria, providing an opportunity for competitive bidding. The location for service delivery is primarily in Edinburgh, and the industry category for this procurement is services, specifically repair and maintenance services.

## Notice

Framework agreement for a Comprehensive Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Maintenance Service which will service, inspect, test and maintain in a good and safe working order the emergency standby generator plant and associated equipment on the various systems throughout the University of Edinburgh estate. There are approximately 50 standby diesel generators that support essential services across all University sites. The contract shall include emergency call out cover with a maximum 4-hour response time. The contract will require an engineer to attend at black starts per building per annum. Although the majority of work will be within 08.00 - 17.00 hours, the contractor must also attend to out of hours and weekend work when required. The service will include responsibility for updating an existing equipment schedule covering all emergency standby generator plant and associated equipment, including age and assessment of condition of equipment. The framework agreement is being tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. Any and all of the University of Edinburgh's Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise this Contract at any time during the relevant Contract period. The Contractor shall undertake service, testing and maintenance tasks in line with the requirements of the SFG 20 schedules listed below and the manufacturer's recommendations. As part of the major service a full load bank test shall be conducted. 43 - 01 Introductory Procedures - Power Generators 43 - 02 Power Generation: Standby Generators 43 - 03 Lead Acid Batteries - Unsealed 43 - 04 Battery Charging Equipment 56 - 05 Storage Tanks - Oil or 56 - 06 Underground Oil Storage Tanks, whichever is applicable. 40 - 10 Oil Pipework Items to be included but not limited to for Services: Record: kVA, Voltage, Amps, Phase(s), Frequency Record Run Hours Engine oil level Fuel system. Exhaust system Drive belts/bearings - visual inspection Turbo oil feeds/drains Coupling Alternator bearings Security of guards General tighten of all nuts etc Air through canopy/room Radiator Water hoses & clips Water level/anti-freeze protection level Battery electrolyte levels & S.G of cells Battery charger/voltage Generator output breaker Control panel wiring & components Indicator lamps/lamp test Low oil pressure shutdown protection Over speed protection High engine temp protection Other protection Alternator connections Running check for fuel/oil/water/exhaust leaks Instruments/meters Governor response Engine heaters General room conditions/tidy/warm Battery type & Quantity Change oil filter elements. Change engine Oil. Change fuel filters. Change air filters Oil sample taken Fuel Delivery system; check fuel level indicators/gauges, safety alarm systems and overfill prevention systems. Calibrate as necessary. During the Contract Term, the Contractor shall provide a Reactive Works call-out service to the University. Reactive Works refers to repairs that are done when equipment has already broken down, in order to restore the equipment to its normal operating condition. The Contractor shall respond to Emergency call outs within a period of 4 hours. All parts and components shall be sourced from the plant or equipment original manufacturer. As instructed by the University, the Contractor shall support the Estate's Electrical Engineer in the undertaking of a 'Black Start' exercise, through the provision of attendance of engineer(s) to assist and monitor the exercise. The Contractor shall be able to supply temporary generators of various output capacities for delivery and connection on site within a period of 24 hours of notification. If instructed by the University to replace any equipment, the Contractor shall ensure and provide verification to the University that the replacement equipment meets the exact or better specification of the Equipment being removed. The purchase of replacement Equipment shall remain optional to the University throughout the Contract Term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Procurement will be conducted through the use of the Open Procedure. The Invitation to tender (ITT) will evaluate both the quality and cost elements and is weighted 80 percent Quality and 20 percent Cost. A Quality threshold will apply, bidders are required to achieve a score of 48 or more out of 80 to progress to award. This is a ranked framework agreement with the highest ranked supplier appointed to provide the comprehensive service in full. A second and third ranked supplier will make up a reserve list of two suppliers. Should the successfully appointed first ranked supplier subsequently become unable to perform their services in accordance with the expectations of the Framework, the University has the right to appoint the supplier, ranked 2nd during the original ITT evaluation to replace the supplier unable to perform services under this Framework Agreement. Should the 2nd ranked supplier be unable to provide the services under this Framework for any reason, the University will approach the 3rd ranked supplier. Bidders will be required to complete the following sections within PCS-T: ITT Qualification Section (Pass/Fail): Bidders will be required to complete the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) requesting general information concerning the bidder, exclusion criteria and selection criteria (including suitability, economic and financial standing, technical and professional ability, quality assurance schemes etc.). Bidders will be required to provide three examples of works and associated services that demonstrate the range of project types and contracts undertaken by your Practice and carried out during the past five years that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience in delivering services of a comparative nature and of a similar scale and complexity. The Services to be carried out under the Framework Agreement are described in the SFG 20 schedules. See Section II.1.4 of this contract notice and Schedule 3 of the ITT for full details of scope of supplies and services required. ITT Award l Section (80 percent Quality and 20 percent Cost) Bidders must confirm compliance with mandatory service requirements. Quality - Bidders will be required to answer weighted award criteria questions such as on Service Delivery, Approach to working with the University and Problem Solving, Quality Workmanship, Contract Management, The Team, Health & Safety and Fair Work and Sustainability practices. Technical Scores shall be allocated based on the total percentage achieved by the response out of the maximum possible percentage. This takes into account the score out of 4 and the weighting allocated to individual questions. Objective Scoring Criteria: 0 Unacceptable - Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 1 Poor - Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 2 Acceptable - Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 3 Good Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 4 Excellent - Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. Cost - The bidder will be required to complete a Pricing Schedule. The bidder who submits the lowest cost will be awarded the maximum score and others awarded a score pro rata, in relation to the lowest bid. Additional information: he term of the Framework Agreement is 24 months with an option to extend a further 24 months in total. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: 24 months in total

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020511-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 12 months prior to framework expiry date |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £438,502 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | DIESELEC THISTLE GENERATORS; WB POWER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2024 at 18:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020511-2024
- 23 Jan 2024 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002330-2024
- 4 Aug 2023 at 14:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022793-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756027
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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