--- title: "Hard FM" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801868-2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801868-2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801868-2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801868-2.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE" published: "2025-06-16" --- # Hard FM Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801868-2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801868-2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801868-2.json) ## Summary The University of Dundee is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Hard FM" services, inviting bids from capable Facilities Management contractors. This initiative aims to ensure effective management and safe operation of mechanical building services across the university's properties, including the City Centre and Ninewells Hospital Campuses in Dundee. The procurement is classified under the Education industry category and involves a significant contract value of £3,500,000 GBP. Key stakeholders should note the future notice date of 20th June 2025 for upcoming communication regarding this tender, which falls under the GPA agreement. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in Facilities Management, particularly those experienced in technically demanding environments. The contract requires delivering services across around 55 buildings, including data centres, research facilities, and sports complexes. Companies that excel in innovative approaches, underpinned by technology and effective communication, will be well-suited to seize this opportunity. Businesses with a track record of collaboration and continuous improvement can leverage this engagement to expand their footprint and enhance their portfolio within the educational sector. ## Notice The University of Dundee is seeking a reputable Facilities Management contractor with a proven record of accomplishment in directly delivering and managing technically demanding Hard FM services to similar clients and organisations. The aims and objectives of this contract are to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the mechanical building services engineering assets within the University of Dundee portfolio for the benefit of staff, students, and visitors to the University of Dundee. The maintenance service is delivered across the University's estate comprising the City Centre and Ninewells Hospital Campuses as well as other outlying properties. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Most of the facilities are around the Dundee area and comprise circa 55 buildings. These properties include an extensive variety of operational data centre and research facilities, teaching facilities, sport facilities and domestic properties. Please refer to the Project Information Document appendix for further information. It is anticipated that all FM services shall be underpinned by technology and robust policies and procedures, which will at times reflect good industry practice within an environment of continuous improvement. The selected contractor's innovative approach will ensure resilient services to the University and drive efficiencies resulting in optimised value for money. The selected contractor's collaborative partnering approach and effective communications will also ensure that there are good relations with all parties and that all potential synergies are maximised. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532670 | | 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 | 16 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | 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 DUNDEE | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 4HN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532670 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532670 Hard FM - The University of Dundee is seeking a reputable Facilities Management contractor with a proven record of accomplishment in directly delivering and managing technically demanding Hard FM services to similar clients and organisations. The aims and objectives of this contract are to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the mechanical building services engineering assets within the University of Dundee portfolio for the benefit of staff, students, and visitors to the University of Dundee. The maintenance service is delivered across the University's estate comprising the City Centre and Ninewells Hospital Campuses as well as other outlying properties. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundee.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801868 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000801868-2. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801868-2.json.