Contract notice
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
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
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:
900 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71350000
71336000
71333000
71334000
71242000
71320000
71321000
79415200
79930000
79933000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
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
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
900 000.00
GBP
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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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 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:
30/10/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
30/03/2027
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
30/10/2026
Local time: 12:00
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
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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
UK
Telephone: +44 1382229961
E-mail: dundee@scotscourts.gov.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Dundee
Perth Road
Dundee
DD1 4HN
UK
Telephone: +44 1382386810
E-mail: s.v.kerr@dundee.ac.uk
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
UK
Telephone: +44 1382229961
E-mail: dundee@scotscourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/09/2026