Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
Contact
Kristina Bondar
Telephone
+44 1316502759
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.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
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
Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist
Reference number
EC1062
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 intends to issue a tender within the next month to establish contracting arrangements for the provision of comprehensive water quality sampling, reporting, and chemical treatment supply services. These services will cover the University estate’s heating, chilled water, condenser water, and steam-generating circuits, with an estimated contract value of up to GBP 600,000 (excluding VAT). The contract will support the University in meeting its regulatory obligations and maintaining safe, efficient operation across its closed water systems.
The proposed contract will run for an initial period of two years, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. The requirement will be procured as a single Lot.
The University is seeking notes of interest from providers with the capability and capacity to deliver these services across the majority of its estate. Interested parties are invited to register their interest in response to this notice.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
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
The University of Edinburgh intends to issue a tender within the next month to establish contracting arrangements for the provision of comprehensive water quality sampling, reporting, and chemical treatment supply services. These services will cover the University estate’s heating, chilled water, condenser water, and steam-generating circuits, with an estimated contract value of up to GBP 600,000 (excluding VAT).
The proposed contract will run for an initial period of two years, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. The requirement will be procured as a single Lot.
The Contractor shall be a member of the Closed Systems Control Association. All water analysis shall be carried out using the analytical services (microbiological and chemical) from UKAS accredited laboratories.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 August 2025
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
The procurement strategy for this tendering exercise is still to be finalised therefore the information provided is indicative and may change.
All interested parties are requested to register their interest in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).
The University will use Public Contract Scotland (PCS) to issue contract Notice, which link to Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) for the tender documents and process. The University would recommend you register on both sites, if not already done. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visits https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/show/Search_View.aspx?ID=804324
(SC Ref: 804324)
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=804324.
(SC Ref:804324)