Planning

Steam Traps and Ancillary Equipment Servicing & Maintenance

  • University Of Edinburgh

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-004911

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-029aa0

Published 11 March 2021, 9:16am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University Of Edinburgh

Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street

Edinburgh

EH1 1HT

Contact

Maria Dick

Email

maria.dick@ed.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Steam Traps and Ancillary Equipment Servicing & Maintenance

Reference number

EC0949

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The University of Edinburgh is wishing to procure the services of a single Contractor to provide a comprehensive servicing, maintenance and reactive works service to the University covering the steam system traps and ancillary equipment, located across the various campuses’ buildings. This currently stands at 13 buildings in total, including laboratory and restricted areas. All work in laboratories must be carried out following the Guidance for University’s Maintenance Staff and Contractors working in Laboratories.

Estimated term period: 2 years with options to extend the contract for a further 2 years (1+1).

The Contractor shall undertake the service, testing and maintenance of the steam and condensate systems through undertaking the tasks in line with the University’s requirements and the manufacturer’s recommendations (Spirax Sarco, ARI, Bailey and Nabic. The majority of equipment models fall under Spirax Sarco).

The Contractor shall take due account of the need to work without disruption to the operation of the buildings and their users. Out of normal hours working may be applicable for some teaching, staff and research areas.

Any repair, remedial or replacement works shall include, as is necessary, all associated works such as electrical isolation, supplies and protection, and any plumbing or ancillary mechanical services work and undertake all testing and commissioning of the equipment / system and issue all relevant documentation (O&M Manuals, H&S File etc.).

All parts and components shall be sourced from the plant or equipment original manufacturer.

The Contractor during the first 6 months of the contract, shall identify spares required to be kept on site to minimise equipment downtime, these spares are to be agreed with the contract manager and maintained at the required stock level.

During the Contract Term, the Contractor shall provide a Reactive Works call-out service to the University. The Contractor shall minimise the time that equipment is out of service following a breakdown or damage by ensuring the availability of trained and competent personnel who are able to respond promptly in the event of breakdown within the contracted time periods.

All activities which install, remove, refurbish, maintain, mothball, put in service or remove assets from service will be required to undertake Asset Data Management duties. Through this service contract appointment the Contractor shall maintain an accurate database of their own and record asset information from maintenance visits. This database shall be aligned to the UoE Asset Management Guideline (AMG).

To comply with the University’s Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000 Written Scheme of Examination, in programming the major annual services, the Contractor shall liaise with the University Estates and the Insurers so as to allow all necessary inspections to take place in unison with the service.

The Contractor shall at all times keep engaged a competent person in charge who shall also act as the Contractor’s Representative/Supervisor and shall provide along with his tender submission the name, contact details and experience of the person (minimum of 5 years relevant experience working on steam and other pressurised systems) who will provide the single point of contact for the duration of the Contract. This individual should have appropriate experience both managerially and technically on similar sized contracts.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance

Edinburgh

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Still to be determined. Likely to be one stage Open procedure capturing PQQ/SPD and ITT under one tender process.

two.2.14) Additional information

Once published, the tender documents will be available on Public Contracts Scotland Tender portal. Please ensure you are register before noting your interest in this PIN.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

26 March 2021


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Questions can be posted via PCS PIN.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=647206.

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