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Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultant Services

University of Dundee · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 24 Sept 2026, 09:56.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV71242000 — Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
  • CPV71320000 — Engineering design services
  • CPV71321000 — Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
  • CPV71333000 — Mechanical engineering services
  • CPV71334000 — Mechanical and electrical engineering services
  • CPV71336000 — Engineering support services
  • CPV71350000 — Engineering-related scientific and technical services
  • CPV79415200 — Design consultancy services
  • CPV79930000 — Specialty design services
  • CPV79933000 — Design support services

Lots

  • 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.£900k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
UoD-EFM035-TC-2026
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
71321000
Description
Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
1

Type

document

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Communication

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
As per Tender documents

Applies To

supplier

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
30 Oct 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
30 Mar 2027, 23:59

Expected award period

Starts
30 Oct 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
30 Oct 2026, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Value

Amount
900,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71350000
Description
Engineering-related scientific and technical services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71336000
Description
Engineering support services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71333000
Description
Mechanical engineering services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71334000
Description
Mechanical and electrical engineering services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71242000
Description
Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71320000
Description
Engineering design services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
71321000
Description
Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
79415200
Description
Design consultancy services
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
79930000
Description
Specialty design services
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
79933000
Description
Design support services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Delivery Location

Description
Dundee

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic
Entry 2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Id
technical

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
University of Dundee
Id
GB-FTS-25511

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Dundee

Address

Street Address
Procurement, 3rd Floor, Tower Building, Nethergate
Locality
Dundee
Region
UKM71
Postal Code
DD1 4HN
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Stewart Hamilton Kerr
Telephone
+44 1382386810

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
09
Description
Education
Organisation 2
Name
Dundee Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-9263

Identifier

Legal Name
Dundee Sheriff Court

Address

Street Address
Sheriff Court House, 6 West Bell Street
Locality
Dundee
Postal Code
DD1 9AD
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1382229961

Roles

reviewBody
reviewContactPoint
Organisation 3
Name
University of Dundee
Id
GB-FTS-169264

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Dundee

Address

Street Address
Perth Road
Locality
Dundee
Postal Code
DD1 4HN
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1382386810

Roles

mediationBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Dundee · UKM71 · DD1 4HN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM71

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 090374-2026tender ·