Tender

Laboratory & Workshop Equipment - Preventative Maintenance, Reactive Works and Inspection

  • Heriot-Watt University

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-031587

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04a522

Published 2 October 2024, 4:23pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Heriot-Watt University

Moyen House, Research Park North, Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton, Edinburgh

EH14 4AP

Contact

Richard Kinghorn

Email

R.G.Kinghorn@hw.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1314513704

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://hw.ac.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

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

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

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

Laboratory & Workshop Equipment - Preventative Maintenance, Reactive Works and Inspection

Reference number

HWU-UK-2425-014-00

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, reactive works and inspection to the The University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £200,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Autoclaves (Preventative Maintenance)

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Chiller Systems (Preventative Maintenance)

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Compressors (Preventative Maintenance)

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Cryogenic Pressure Vessels (PM & Inspection)

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, reactive works and inspection to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Gas Detection Systems (PM & Inspection)

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, reactive works and inspection to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Gas Regulators (PM & Inspection)

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, reactive works and inspection to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Gas Supply Systems (PM & Inspection)

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, reactive works and inspection to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lifting Moving Equipment (Preventative Maintenance)

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Laser Cutting Equipment (Preventative Maintenance)

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Ovens (Preventative Maintenance)

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Pumps (Preventative Maintenance)

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Steam Boilers (Preventative Maintenance)

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Testing Equipment (Preventative Maintenance)

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Workshop Machinery (Preventative Maintenance)

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton Campus

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University is looking to procure the services of a Contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and reactive works to the University covering laboratory and workshop equipment, located across the various buildings on its Edinburgh campus.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 24 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University’s requirements.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

Bidders will be required to have a minimum “general” yearly turnover of the amount listed below, for the last 2 years. Where turnover information is not available for the time period requested, the bidder will be required to state the date which they were set up/started trading.

The Successful Contractor will be required to provide two years audited accounts, or equivalent prior to awarded to the Contract, or confirm in their tender submission the publicly accessible, free, online location of accounts if available in such a format. There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the Contractor’s economic and financial standing.

It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any contract, the types and levels of insurance listed below.

Bidders also must confirm they can provide the following supporting evidence at point of award

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

Turnover Requirements

Bidders will be required to have a minimum “general” yearly turnover of 400,000 GBP for the last 2 years.

Insurance Requirements

It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any contract, the following types and levels of insurance:

Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5,000,000 GBP

Professional Indemnity Insurance = 1,000,000 GBP

Public Liability Insurance = 5,000,000 GBP


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

4 November 2024

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

4 November 2024

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Tenderers will be asked to submit the following forms. These forms are for information only and will not be scored.

Form of Tender

Bona Fide Tender

Freedom of Information

Supply Chain Code of Conduct

The Successful Tenderer must confirm that they comply with the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

The Successful Tenderer will be required to provide two years audited accounts, or equivalent prior to awarded to the Contract, or confirm in their tender submission the publicly accessible, free, online location of accounts if available in such a format.

There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the Contractor’s economic and financial standing.

Where the capability & capacity of a subcontractor, members of a consortia or any other body will be relied on, separate SPD(s) are required from each of those other parties relied on.

Where subcontractors are to be used but their capability & capacity are not relied on, the University may choose to request separate SPD(s).

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27704. The ITT code is itt_56671.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27704. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

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six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Edinburgh

Country

United Kingdom