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title: "EC0841 Fire and Smoke Dampers - Maintenance & Reactive Works"
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# EC0841 Fire and Smoke Dampers - Maintenance & Reactive Works

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565974

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is currently seeking suppliers for the EC0841 Fire and Smoke Dampers - Maintenance & Reactive Works tender. This procurement process falls under the education industry in Edinburgh and is in the planning phase. The tender, divided into four Lots, aims to establish contracts for comprehensive testing and maintenance of fire and smoke dampers across various university buildings. The tender deadline for submissions is set for 18th January 2019. This selective procurement method employs a two-stage restricted procedure requiring bidders to meet specified selection criteria through the electronic submission of documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in facilities management, fire safety services, or maintenance operations. Companies that specialise in fire safety equipment, service delivery in the education sector, or those with experience in similar maintenance frameworks would be particularly well-suited to compete. Bidders capable of demonstrating financial sustainability and possessing relevant certifications in quality management and health and safety practices are encouraged to apply, ensuring they can meet the university's stringent requirements while contributing to community benefits that align with the institution's mission.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint of up to four suppliers to provide a comprehensive testing, maintenance and reactive works service to the University covering the numerous fire and smoke dampers, fire curtains and shutters and mechanical and natural smoke control ventilators located across the various campuses' buildings throughout the University's Estate. This project will be divided into four Lots. We will apply a two stage restricted procedure. For each Lot, bidders must self-certify adherence to selection criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage. Specific selection requirements are detailed in Section III of this Notice, are the same for each Lot unless otherwise indicated. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific requirements in this Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPD's, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders.

### Lot Information

Accommodation

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint of up to four suppliers to provide a comprehensive testing, maintenance and reactive works service to the University covering the numerous fire and smoke dampers, fire curtains and shutters and mechanical and natural smoke control ventilators located across the various campuses' buildings throughout the University's Estate. This work was previously undertaken by three contractors and direct operatives, however, the University is now seeking to contract out all Fire and Smoke Dampers maintenance works to comply with statutory requirements. It is the intention of the University of Edinburgh to award the contract for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further year (3+1). The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 which places a duty of care on the University of Edinburgh to take such general fire precautions as will ensure, so far as reasonably practical, the safety of the building and safety of the people within it shall apply. The supplier with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) will be awarded to each Lot however to mitigate any risk to University, any one organisation should be limited to winning a maximum of two Lots, subject to satisfying the University of their capacity/capability to successfully deliver the Service. Building lists with areas noted, and whether they have smoke vent / shutter etc. in addition to fire / smoke dampers will be provided at ITT stage.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Kings Buildings

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint of up to four suppliers to provide a comprehensive testing, maintenance and reactive works service to the University covering the numerous fire and smoke dampers, fire curtains and shutters and mechanical and natural smoke control ventilators located across the various campuses' buildings throughout the University's Estate. This work was previously undertaken by three contractors and direct operatives, however, the University is now seeking to contract out all Fire and Smoke Dampers maintenance works to comply with statutory requirements. It is the intention of the University of Edinburgh to award the contract for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further year (3+1). The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 which places a duty of care on the University of Edinburgh to take such general fire precautions as will ensure, so far as reasonably practical, the safety of the building and safety of the people within it shall apply.II2. The supplier with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) will be awarded to each Lot however to mitigate any risk to University, any one organisation should be limited to winning a maximum of two Lots, subject to satisfying the University of their capacity/capability to successfully deliver the Service. Building lists with areas noted, and whether they have smoke vent / shutter etc. in addition to fire / smoke dampers will be provided at ITT stage.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 3 years with the option to extend for a further year (3+1).

Med & Vets Buildings

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint of up to four suppliers to provide a comprehensive testing, maintenance and reactive works service to the University covering the numerous fire and smoke dampers, fire curtains and shutters and mechanical and natural smoke control ventilators located across the various campuses' buildings throughout the University's Estate. This work was previously undertaken by three contractors and direct operatives, however, the University is now seeking to contract out all Fire and Smoke Dampers maintenance works to comply with statutory requirements. It is the intention of the University of Edinburgh to award the contract for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further year (3+1). The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 which places a duty of care on the University of Edinburgh to take such general fire precautions as will ensure, so far as reasonably practical, the safety of the building and safety of the people within it shall apply.II2. The supplier with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) will be awarded to each Lot however to mitigate any risk to University, any one organisation should be limited to winning a maximum of two Lots, subject to satisfying the University of their capacity/capability to successfully deliver the Service. Building lists with areas noted, and whether they have smoke vent / shutter etc. in addition to fire / smoke dampers will be provided at ITT stage.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 3 years with the option to extend for a further year (3+1).

Central & Holyrood Buildings

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint of up to four suppliers to provide a comprehensive testing, maintenance and reactive works service to the University covering the numerous fire and smoke dampers, fire curtains and shutters and mechanical and natural smoke control ventilators located across the various campuses' buildings throughout the University's Estate. This work was previously undertaken by three contractors and direct operatives, however, the University is now seeking to contract out all Fire and Smoke Dampers maintenance works to comply with statutory requirements. It is the intention of the University of Edinburgh to award the contract for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further year (3+1). The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 which places a duty of care on the University of Edinburgh to take such general fire precautions as will ensure, so far as reasonably practical, the safety of the building and safety of the people within it shall apply.II2. The supplier with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) will be awarded to each Lot however to mitigate any risk to University, any one organisation should be limited to winning a maximum of two Lots, subject to satisfying the University of their capacity/capability to successfully deliver the Service. Building lists with areas noted, and whether they have smoke vent / shutter etc. in addition to fire / smoke dampers will be provided at ITT stage.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 3 years with the option to extend for a further year (3+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338670 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Tendering process for renewal of this contract is likely to be approx. 12 months prior to the expiry of the contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,998,750 |
| Lots value | £3,019,750 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 42512510 - Dampers
- 50222100 - Repair and maintenance services of dampers

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338670

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338670
  EC0841 Fire and Smoke Dampers - Maintenance & Reactive Works - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint of up to four suppliers to provide a comprehensive testing, maintenance and reactive works service to the University covering the numerous fire and smoke dampers, fire curtains and shutters and mechanical and natural smoke control ventilators located across the various campuses' buildings throughout the University's Estate. This project will be divided into four Lots. We will apply a two stage restricted procedure. For each Lot, bidders must self-certify adherence to selection criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage. Specific selection requirements are detailed in Section III of this Notice, are the same for each Lot unless otherwise indicated. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific requirements in this Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPD's, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders.

## Notice URLs

- http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0024&from=EN
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/governance-strategic-planning/strategic-planning/strategic-plan/vision-and-mission
- 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
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565974
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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