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title: "EC0974 High Voltage (HV) Switching, Maintenance and Authorisation Service Contract"
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published: "2023-07-31"
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# EC0974 High Voltage (HV) Switching, Maintenance and Authorisation Service Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000724471

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh recently awarded a High Voltage Switching, Maintenance, and Authorisation Service Contract to Freedom Group of Companies Ltd. The contract value is £750,000. The procurement method used was an Open Procedure, and the contract was signed on 7th July 2023. The contract is being overseen by the University of Edinburgh and is classified in the services category within the Education industry. The contract was awarded by the University of Edinburgh and is currently in the active stage.

This tender for High Voltage Switching, Maintenance, and Authorisation services presents an opportunity for businesses in the electrical services sector. Companies with expertise in high voltage equipment maintenance and servicing, especially those with experience in large-scale service contracts, are well-suited to compete. The tender process allows for electronic submissions and provides details of the contract terms and submission requirements on the Public Contracts Scotland website. Businesses interested in growth through service contract opportunities should consider this tender from the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

The University appointed a HV Services Contractor for a High Voltage (HV) Switching, Maintenance and Authorisation Service Contract, including annual maintenance, call outs and remedial works, system modifications or major/minor upgrades/replacements and additional associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University appointed a HV Services Contractor for a High Voltage (HV) Switching, Maintenance and Authorisation Service Contract, including annual maintenance, call outs and remedial works, system modifications or major/minor upgrades/replacements and additional associated services.. The contract value is based on anticipated maintenance costs and an estimate for reactive works and associated services.

Renewal: This Contract is for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for up to two years (3+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484881 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Early 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | FREEDOM GROUP OF COMPANIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31214000 - Switchgear
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
- 50532200 - Repair and maintenance services of transformers
- 50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484881
- 6 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472889

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472889
  EC0974 High Voltage (HV) Switching, Maintenance and Authorisation Service Contract - The University wishes to appoint a HV Services Contractor for a High Voltage (HV) Switching, Maintenance and Authorisation Service Contract, including annual maintenance, call outs and remedial works, system modifications or major/minor upgrades/replacements and additional associated services. Please refer to the ITT tender documents for full details of the scope.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484881
  EC0974 High Voltage (HV) Switching, Maintenance and Authorisation Service Contract - The University appointed a HV Services Contractor for a High Voltage (HV) Switching, Maintenance and Authorisation Service Contract, including annual maintenance, call outs and remedial works, system modifications or major/minor upgrades/replacements and additional associated services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000724471
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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