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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

University of Dundee

Procurement, 3rd Floor, Tower Building, Nethergate

Dundee

DD1 4HN

Contact

Stewart Hamilton Kerr

Email

s.v.kerr [at] dundee.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1382386810

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Internet address(es)

Main address

Buyer's address

I.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

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

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultant Services

Reference number

UoD-EFM035-TC-2026

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The University Estates and Campus Services Department will have several construction and projects to advance over the next five years which will require the selective input of external consultants, including M&E (Mechanical and Electrical) Design Services.

The scope, standards, and expectations for the provision of M&E design works and associated services are to support the delivery of capital, refurbishment, and maintenance projects within Estates for the University of Dundee.

The appointed M&E design consultant shall provide comprehensive design and specification information suitable for issue as part of tender documents, and support the project throughout the RIBA work stages 0 – 7 (project initiation – to completion) while ensuring construction projects deliver value for money, comply with statutory and procurement requirements, and support the University’s strategic estates objectives.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £900,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
• 71336000 - Engineering support services
• 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
• 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
• 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
• 71320000 - Engineering design services
• 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
• 79415200 - Design consultancy services
• 79930000 - Specialty design services
• 79933000 - Design support services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Dundee

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Dundee is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultancy to provide services under a Term Contract for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 (1 + 1) years.

The University operates across multiple buildings and manages a diverse estate including academic buildings, research laboratories, teaching facilities, libraries, student residences, heritage properties and commercial spaces.

Some projects will be located within or interface with premises controlled by the National Health Service (NHS), requiring strict compliance with NHS standards, procedures, and approval processes.

The appointed Consultant will support the University’s Estates and Campus Services Department in delivering capital projects, refurbishment works, conservation projects, compliance upgrades, space reconfiguration, and strategic estate development initiatives.

As part of each project, the University’s Estates Department aim to:

Support excellence in teaching and research

Deliver net-zero carbon commitments in alignment with Scottish Government targets

Improve space utilisation and campus experience

Ensure statutory compliance and safety

Preserve and enhance listed and historic buildings (where applicable)

Deliver value for money and whole-life cost efficiency

No guarantee of workload or minimum spend is provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40

Price - Weighting: 60

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £900,000

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

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

As per Tender documents

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

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

Date

30 October 2026

Local time

12:00pm

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

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until: 30 March 2027

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

30 October 2026

Local time

12:00pm

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

(SC Ref:843863)

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VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Dundee Sheriff Court

Sheriff Court House, 6 West Bell Street

Dundee

DD1 9AD

Email

dundee [at] scotscourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1382229961

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

University of Dundee

Perth Road

Dundee

DD1 4HN

Email

s.v.kerr [at] dundee.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1382386810

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Dundee Sheriff Court

Sheriff Court House, 6 West Bell Street

Dundee

DD1 9AD

Email

dundee [at] scotscourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1382229961

Country

United Kingdom