Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
Contact
James Clarke
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
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
Building Fabric Maintenance and Small Works (up to GBP 150k) MTC Framework Agreement
Reference number
EC0996
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to a Building Fabric Framework Agreement incorporating a Measured Term Contract, for the provision of reactive maintenance, planned small works and associated services, up to GBP 150,000, excluding VAT.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £21,006,215
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Edinburgh is appointing suppliers to a Building Fabric Framework Agreement incorporating a Measured Term Contract, for the provision of reactive maintenance, planned small works and associated services, up to GBP 150,000, excluding VAT.
The framework agreement commences on 2nd April 2025 and will be in place for a period of four years, expiring 1st April 2029, with no options to extend.
The primary purpose of the Framework is to provide a mechanism for carrying out building fabric maintenance work, including reactive repairs and planned small works or projects, such as alterations or renovations. It will also include any reactive maintenance or alteration work that may be required to mechanical and electrical plant and equipment, arising out of or associated with any building fabric maintenance work. The Framework Agreement will include the entire University of Edinburgh estate together with other property owned, occupied or otherwise used by the University of Edinburgh.
A list of trades commonly required under the framework are as noted below but not limited to these alone.
- Roofing: pitched and flat roof trades; lead and zinc work;
- Joinery: framing and finishing trades; including high quality window and door manufacture and internal shop-fitting trades;
- Masonry: Natural stone building, replacement and remedial work; lime mortar pointing;
- Hard landscaping: stone and concrete paving stones and bituminous road surfaces, paving, paths and car parks;
- Window work: maintenance, repair and replacement of uPVC, metal etc windows and skylights, especially opening and locking mechanisms;
- Doors: maintenance, repair and replacement of doors comprising all material types, operation types: including powered; all types of ironmongery; - easing, removal and trimming, adjusting door closers, repairing/replacing handles and locks;
- Internal wall finishes: plasterboard and plaster finishes; waterproof and laboratory grade board finishes;
- Internal floor and ceiling finishes;
- Kitchens and bathrooms: shower-pods and wet rooms; general plumbing and drainage;
- Medical laboratories and Veterinary laboratories and hospitals; scientific and medical experiment areas; specialist fixtures and fittings;
- Glazing to windows, doors, skylights and cupolas;
- External drainage services;
- Specialist external cleaning services;
- Pest Control services.
The framework agreement will operate under the Scotland (FA/Scot) 2014 Edition, incorporating the Measured Term Contract for use in Scotland (MTC/Scot) 2019 Edition all as published by the Scottish Building Contract Committee.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-016059
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
EC0996
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bell Group Limited
Bell Business Park, Rochsolloch Road
Airdrie
ML6 9BG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Firstcall Trade Services Ltd
2 The Roundal, Roddinglaw Business Park, Roddinglaw Road
Edinburgh
EH12 9DB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CBES Limited
Caledonia House, Lawmoor Street
Glasgow
G5 0US
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ashwood Scotland Limited
Unit 3, Tailend Court, Starlaw Road
Livingston
EH54 8TE
Telephone
+44 1506651412
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EC Specialist Contractors Limited
Unit 1B West Craigs Industrial Estate,, Turnhouse Road
Edinburgh
EH12 0BD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £21,006,215
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:792942)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court
Edinburgh Sheriff Court, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom