Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
UK
Contact person: Steven Glynn
Telephone: +44 1316502759
E-mail: sglynn2@ed.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.ed.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Pest Control Services
Reference number: EC1079
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90922000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University of Edinburgh is awarding a contract for the provision of preventative and reactive pest control services to eradicate infestation of pests across the University estate and proof against future infestation. This will include but not be limited to accommodation, catering and events areas, offices and teaching areas.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
487 924.08
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Accommodation, Catering and Events
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77231200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Edinburgh is appointing a supplier to provide a range of pest control services across it's accommodation, catering and events premises.
Accommodation, Catering and Events (incorporating UoE Hospitality Collection) provides a comprehensive range of accommodation, conference, event and catering services for students and staff across the University and for all types of visitors to the University.
Services will include reactive and proactive visits.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract may be modified during its term without the need for a new procurement procedure, in accordance with the provisions of all applicable laws and regulations. Modifications may include, but are not limited to:
(i) Price Reviews: Adjustments to prices in accordance with predefined terms or based on market conditions, provided such modifications are within the scope of the original contract or Framework Agreement.
(ii) Additional Goods, Services, or Works: If additional goods, services, or works become necessary for the proper execution of the contract or framework agreement, and such goods, services, or works are of a nature consistent with the original agreement, they may be procured without initiating a new procurement procedure
(iii) Changes in Scope: Modifications to the scope of works, services, or goods may occur where the initial scope proves to be more extensive than originally anticipated, provided that the nature of the contract or Framework Agreement remains fundamentally unchanged. Including but not limited to adding or removing sites to/from either lot.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contract will run for a period of 2 years from 5th October 2026 with 2 optional 12 month extensions, potentially taking the contract to 4th October 2030
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Estates
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90922000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University is appointing a contract to carry out pest control services within its estate. Lot 2 includes a range of building types, including office setting and laboratories across Edinburgh and Midlothian.
Services will include reactive and proactive visits.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract may be modified during its term without the need for a new procurement procedure, in accordance with the provisions of all applicable laws and regulations. Modifications may include, but are not limited to:
(i) Price Reviews: Adjustments to prices in accordance with predefined terms or based on market conditions, provided such modifications are within the scope of the original contract or Framework Agreement.
(ii) Additional Goods, Services, or Works: If additional goods, services, or works become necessary for the proper execution of the contract or framework agreement, and such goods, services, or works are of a nature consistent with the original agreement, they may be procured without initiating a new procurement procedure
(iii) Changes in Scope: Modifications to the scope of works, services, or goods may occur where the initial scope proves to be more extensive than originally anticipated, provided that the nature of the contract or Framework Agreement remains fundamentally unchanged. Including but not limited to adding or removing sites to/from either lot.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contract will run for a period of 2 years from 5th October 2026 with 2 optional 12 month extensions, potentially taking the contract to 4th October 2030
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-034825
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Accommodation, Catering and Events
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Graham Environmental Services Ltd t/a Graham Pest Control
Skirmie Park, Welton Road Industrial Estate
Blairgowrie
PH10 6NP
UK
Telephone: +44 1250875555
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 317 731.04
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Estates
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GP Environmental Ltd
18 Overnewton St
Glasgow
G3 8RX
UK
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 170 193.04
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:843788)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
E-mail: sglynn2@ed.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/10/2026