Planning

Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist

  • University Of Edinburgh

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-040709

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0560c8

Published 17 July 2025, 9:02am



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

Email

kbondar@ed.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1316502759

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.ed.ac.uk

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)