--- title: "MEPH Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798171" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798171" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798171.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798171.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY" published: "2026-03-17" --- # MEPH Services Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798171 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798171) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798171.json) ## Summary The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), based in Midlothian, has completed the procurement process for Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEPH) Services, engaging Emtec Facility Services Limited as the supplier. This contract covers planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and minor works modifications at SQA buildings in Glasgow and Midlothian. The procurement followed the open procedure method within the services category, adhering to EU regulations. The contract, active from 3rd September 2025, is valued at £171,000 and provides essential services at three SQA-occupied buildings for a duration of 1080 days with a potential 12-month renewal option. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in facility services, particularly those with expertise in MEPH services. Large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance packages are well-positioned to fulfil the SQA’s requirements and demonstrate their methodologies during the tender process. With openings for site visits and an electronic submission method for bids, businesses from the EU have shown keen interest, with electronic and foreign bids totalling two. This contract is covered by the GPA and has provisions for electronic invoicing, making it an attractive opportunity for tech-savvy service providers focusing on long-term partnerships within the public sector. ## Notice Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEPH) Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 The service required is the planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and minor works modifications of the mechanical, electrical and public health (MEPH) engineering services installations at three SQA occupied buildings. Renewal: 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551862 | | 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 | 17 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | May 2029 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £171,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY | | Locality | MIDLOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 1FD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EMTEC FACILITY SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551862 - 7 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529785 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529785&idx=11 28th May 2025 - Water risk info - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529785&idx=10 27th May 2025 - ECIR Quantities - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529785&idx=9 21st May 2025 - Please complete and attach to submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529785&idx=5 7th May 2025 - SQA2503 Shawfair Asset Register - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529785&idx=6 7th May 2025 - SQA2503 Optima Asset Register - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529785&idx=7 7th May 2025 - SQA2503 Asset List - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529785&idx=8 7th May 2025 - SQA2503 Grounds - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529785&idx=1 7th May 2025 - SQA2503 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529785&idx=2 7th May 2025 - Instructions to tenders - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529785&idx=3 7th May 2025 - SQA2503 Return doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529785&idx=4 7th May 2025 - SQA2503 Newtongrange Asset Register - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529785 MEPH Services - Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEPH) Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551862 MEPH Services - Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEPH) Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sqa.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798171 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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