--- title: "The University of Edinburgh - Mechanical Building Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000625152" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625152" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000625152.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000625152.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2020-07-13" --- # The University of Edinburgh - Mechanical Building Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000625152 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625152) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000625152.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is preparing to initiate a procurement process for the "Mechanical Building Services" project, focusing on services within two avian research buildings located in Edinburgh, UK. The planned tender aims to appoint a single supplier for the service and maintenance of mechanical systems, which includes air filtration services to adhere to Home Office requirements. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 24 August 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £500,000, and the successful bidder will be responsible for maintaining a range of systems critical to the avian facilities' operation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and building services, particularly those experienced in working with respiratory hazards and air filtration technologies. Companies with expertise in managing mechanical systems in research or laboratory environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the potential for additional reactive maintenance tasks, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with health and safety standards and possess knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements will likely find this tender aligns well with their service offerings. ## Notice The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a single supplier to support the University Estates team with the Service and Maintenance of defined mechanical building services within two avian research buildings, including the provision of air filters serving the supply and extract ventilation systems, so keeping these services in a good and safe working order. The project will deliver the service contract to inspect, service and maintain specific mechanical building services within the Bumstead and Greenwood Buildings' avian facilities in line with Home Office requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a single supplier to support the University Estates team with the Service and Maintenance of defined mechanical building services within two avian research buildings, including the provision of air filters serving the supply and extract ventilation systems, so keeping these services in a good and safe working order. The project will deliver the service contract to inspect, service and maintain specific mechanical building services within the Bumstead and Greenwood Buildings' avian facilities in line with Home Office requirements. All service and maintenance tasks shall be in line with the requirements of the relevant SFG 20 task schedules and the manufacturer's recommendations. Within both buildings, the birds are kept in a specific pathogen free (SPF) status allowing research into their susceptibility and resistance to avian pathogens. The buildings are equipped with various air filtration media to assist in the control measures required to operate such as facility. The successful Contractor must be familiar with the HSE 'Respiratory hazards of poultry dust - Statement of evidence' and 'Controlling exposure to poultry dust: Guidance for employers - ais39' documentation to inform their particular risk assessments and working method statements. Other services that shall be serviced and maintained under this contract are: - General air handling and ventilation systems - LTHW heating systems including plate heat exchangers - Chilled Water systems - DX cooling integral to air handling system - Ultra-violet water sterilisers - Water storage tanks, hot water calorifiers and domestic water distribution systems (excluding L8 checks) - Smoke control installation - Plant room cleanliness The contract shall also have provision for the Contractor to undertake instructed reactive, repair and replacement tasks relating to the maintained systems. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390329 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Aug 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work - 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations - 71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system ## Release History - 13 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390329 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390329&idx=1 15th July 2020 - Further information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390329 The University of Edinburgh - Mechanical Building Services - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a single supplier to support the University Estates team with the Service and Maintenance of defined mechanical building services within two avian research buildings, including the provision of air filters serving the supply and extract ventilation systems, so keeping these services in a good and safe working order. The project will deliver the service contract to inspect, service and maintain specific mechanical building services within the Bumstead and Greenwood Buildings' avian facilities in line with Home Office requirements. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625152 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=625152 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625152. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000625152.json.