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title: "Design services for ACF CR3 Dry Air Cooler Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827935"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Design services for ACF CR3 Dry Air Cooler Replacement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827935

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently concluded an award process for design services focused on the ACF CR3 Dry Air Cooler Replacement at its Easter Bush Campus in Edinburgh. This contract, tagged under the education category, seeks to redesign the cooling system for Computer Room 3 at the Advanced Computer Facility. The project spans from 26th March 2026 to potentially 25th March 2031, covering services up to RIBA Stage 7 based on funding availability. With the procurement method established as an open procedure, the project falls under the 'services' category and represents an active stage of contract implementation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering fields, particularly those specialising in building service design consultancy. As the contract includes groundwork from system surveys to substantial design stages, businesses with expertise in handling large-scale projects will find this a fitting endeavour. Furthermore, smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to compete effectively in this sector, as evidenced by the award to RSP Consulting Engineers, an SME. This contract not only offers work stability over an extended period but also allows businesses to collaborate with a renowned institution such as the University of Edinburgh, enhancing their portfolio and industry reputation.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh (Building Services Group) has appointed a contractor to provide Building Services Design Consultancy Services to redesign the cooling system serving Computer Room 3 (CR3) at the Advanced Computer Facility (ACF), located at the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus. This includes surveys of the existing system and controls, desktop reviews of the existing system information and a design to RIBA Stage 3 with associated costings. The contract includes provision to extend services up to RIBA Stage 7, subject to the availability of future funding and the necessary approvals. Contract Period The contract start date is 26th March 2026, to allow the supplier to complete the cooling system redesign to RIBA stage 3 by 25th September 2026. The call-off contract commenced on 26th March 2026 and shall continue for a period of up to five (5) years (until 25th March 2031), or until completion of the Services (including any instructed Stages 4-7), whichever occurs sooner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh (Building Services Group) has appointed a contractor to provide Building Services Design Consultancy Services to redesign the cooling system serving Computer Room 3 (CR3) at the Advanced Computer Facility (ACF), located at the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus. This includes surveys of the existing system and controls, desktop reviews of the existing system information and a design to RIBA Stage 3 with associated costings. The contract includes provision to extend services up to RIBA Stage 7, subject to the availability of future funding and the necessary approvals. Contract Period The contract start date is 26th March 2026, to allow the supplier to complete the cooling system redesign to RIBA stage 3 by 25th September 2026. The call-off contract commenced on 26th March 2026 and shall continue for a period of up to five (5) years (until 25th March 2031), or until completion of the Services (including any instructed Stages 4-7), whichever occurs sooner.. Award against framework: Direct Award utilising the 0920 Scotland Excel Building & Construction Consultancy Framework, Lot 3 - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering.

Options: The contract commenced on 26th March 2026 and shall continue for a period of up to five (5) years, or until completion of the Services (including any instructed Stages 4-7), whichever occurs sooner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552797 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £497,000 |

## 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 | RSP CONSULTING ENGINEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 42113130 - Condenser air-cooling systems
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71321200 - Heating-system design services
- 79311100 - Survey design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552797

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552797
  Design services for ACF CR3 Dry Air Cooler Replacement - The University of Edinburgh (Building Services Group) has appointed a contractor to provide Building Services Design Consultancy Services to redesign the cooling system serving Computer Room 3 (CR3) at the Advanced Computer Facility (ACF), located at the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus. This includes surveys of the existing system and controls, desktop reviews of the existing system information and a design to RIBA Stage 3 with associated costings. The contract includes provision to extend services up to RIBA Stage 7, subject to the availability of future funding and the necessary approvals. Contract Period The contract start date is 26th March 2026, to allow the supplier to complete the cooling system redesign to RIBA stage 3 by 25th September 2026. The call-off contract commenced on 26th March 2026 and shall continue for a period of up to five (5) years (until 25th March 2031), or until completion of the Services (including any instructed Stages 4-7), whichever occurs sooner.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827935

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