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Prior Information Notice

Hard FM

  • First published: 23 June 2025
  • Last modified: 23 June 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-054dac
Published by:
University of Dundee
Authority ID:
AA22823
Publication date:
23 June 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The University of Dundee is seeking a reputable Facilities Management contractor with a proven record of accomplishment in directly delivering and managing technically demanding Hard FM services to similar clients and organisations.

The aims and objectives of this contract are to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the mechanical building services engineering assets within the University of Dundee portfolio for the benefit of staff, students, and visitors to the University of Dundee.

The maintenance service is delivered across the University`s estate comprising the City Centre and Ninewells Hospital Campuses as well as other outlying properties.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

University of Dundee

Procurement, 3rd Floor, Tower Building, Nethergate

Dundee

DD1 4HN

UK

Contact person: Stewart Hamilton Kerr

Telephone: +44 1382386810

E-mail: s.v.kerr@dundee.ac.uk

NUTS: UKM71

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.dundee.ac.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00105

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


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

Hard FM

Reference number: UoD-EFM151-TC-2025

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79993000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The University of Dundee is seeking a reputable Facilities Management contractor with a proven record of accomplishment in directly delivering and managing technically demanding Hard FM services to similar clients and organisations.

The aims and objectives of this contract are to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the mechanical building services engineering assets within the University of Dundee portfolio for the benefit of staff, students, and visitors to the University of Dundee.

The maintenance service is delivered across the University`s estate comprising the City Centre and Ninewells Hospital Campuses as well as other outlying properties.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 3 500 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

66519200

71300000

71314310

71330000

71333000

71334000

71336000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Dundee

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is anticipated that all FM services shall be underpinned by technology and robust policies and procedures, which will at times reflect good industry practice within an environment of continuous improvement. The selected contractor`s innovative approach will ensure resilient services to the University and drive efficiencies resulting in optimised value for money.

The selected contractor`s collaborative partnering approach and effective communications will also ensure that there are good relations with all parties and that all potential synergies are maximised.

Initial asset data gathering and mobilisation phase

Undertake a full review, verification and life cycle assessment of the existing HVAC assets and provide a comprehensive condition assessment report to build and inform a strategy for effective life cycle replacement along with projected associated costs.

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Carry out a review of the University`s existing mechanical building services PPM maintenance programme and provide a report with comments and recommendations for change and improvement.

All future HVAC PPM`s are to be undertaken in accordance with industry best practice and engineering documents SFG 20, CIBSE Guide M, maintenance engineering management (2023), and as agreed with the University's head of mechanical and plumbing building engineering services.

Provide enough full time skilled, competent, and experienced HVAC engineering support staff on campus Monday Friday 0800 1600 hrs. to undertake all the PPM`s in accordance with the scheduled frequencies. Examples of HVAC assets requiring PPM include but are not limited to asset lists.

Planned Preventative Maintenance, Reactive maintenance & General items

Provide enough full time multi-skilled, competent, and experienced HVAC engineering support staff with Gas Safe qualifications on campus Monday, Friday 0800,1600 hrs, responding to staff and student general HVAC complaints requiring investigation, action, and repair. Examples such as heating, cooling and ventilation issues, water leaks and natural gas leaks.

Provide at least one suitably multi-skilled skilled, competent, and experienced engineering support staff member with Gas Safe qualifications to always provide reactive maintenance and emergency response support out with normal (dayshift) working hours, at weekends and on public holidays 24 7, 365 days a year.

General items

Carry out annual Mono propylene glycol level checks within chilled water systems, topping up and adding additional chemicals as necessary to achieve the desired frost protection levels.

Carry out site checks and inspections within all University engineering plantrooms on at least one occasion every week identifying and rectifying faults, failures, snagging items, health and safety items and water or air leaks.

Within the scope of this new Hard FM contract, there is a desire to include transfer several existing UoD framework contracts into this new Hard FM work package.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

20/06/2025

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Hard FM

Reference number: UoD-EFM151-TC-2025

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79993000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The University of Dundee is seeking a reputable Facilities Management contractor with a proven record of accomplishment in directly delivering and managing technically demanding Hard FM services to similar clients and organisations.

The aims and objectives of this contract are to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the mechanical building services engineering assets within the University of Dundee portfolio for the benefit of staff, students, and visitors to the University of Dundee.

The maintenance service is delivered across the University`s estate comprising the City Centre and Ninewells Hospital Campuses as well as other outlying properties.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 3 500 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79993000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Dundee

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Most of the facilities are around the Dundee area and comprise circa 55 buildings. These properties include an extensive variety of operational data centre and research facilities, teaching facilities, sport facilities and domestic properties. Please refer to the Project Information Document appendix for further information.

It is anticipated that all FM services shall be underpinned by technology and robust policies and procedures, which will at times reflect good industry practice within an environment of continuous improvement. The selected contractor`s innovative approach will ensure resilient services to the University and drive efficiencies resulting in optimised value for money.

The selected contractor`s collaborative partnering approach and effective communications will also ensure that there are good relations with all parties and that all potential synergies are maximised.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

20/06/2025

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

(SC Ref:801868)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

16/06/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79993000 Building and facilities management services Miscellaneous business-related services
66519200 Engineering insurance services Engineering, auxiliary, average, loss, actuarial and salvage insurance services
71300000 Engineering services Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71336000 Engineering support services Miscellaneous engineering services
71314310 Heating engineering services for buildings Energy and related services
71334000 Mechanical and electrical engineering services Miscellaneous engineering services
71333000 Mechanical engineering services Miscellaneous engineering services
71330000 Miscellaneous engineering services Engineering services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
s.v.kerr@dundee.ac.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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