Mechanical Works and Associated Services

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Mechanical Services Framework Agreement (incorporating a Measured Term Contract) for the provision of reactive maintenance, planned works and associated services to all mechanical plant and equipment within the University of Edinburgh estate. The framework may also be utilised for Small Projects and Minor Works capital projects where appropriate. The Framework is tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. Any and all of the University of Edinburgh’s Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise this Framework at any time during the life of the agreement. The Framework Agreement will include the University of Edinburgh's estate of approximately 550 buildings in Edinburgh and Midlothian and other property owned, occupied or otherwise used by the University of Edinburgh. Lists of University of Edinburgh properties are provided within this Invitation to Tender. The framework agreement will operate under the JCT FA 2016 Framework Agreement 2016 and all call-offs awarded under the framework will come under the Measured Term Contract for use in Scotland MTC/Scot (2011 Edition). The work to be carried out under the Framework Agreement is as described in the General Directions, Tasks and Specification information in the NSR Schedule of Rates for mechanical services are listed below: S10 - Cold water S11 - Hot water S12 - Hot and cold water (small scale) S13 - Pressurized water S20 - Treated/Deionised/Distilled water S32 - Natural gas S41 - Fuel oil storage/distribution S60 - Fire hose reels S61 - Dry risers S62 - Wet Risers S65 - Fire hydrants S71 - Foam fire fighting T10 - Gas/oil fired boilers T14 - Heat pumps T15 - Solar collectors T16 - Alternative fuel boilers T30 - Medium temperature hot water heating T31 - Low temperature hot water heating T32 - Low temperature hot water heating (small scale) T50 - Heat Recovery U41 - Fan-coil air conditioning U60 - Air Conditioning Units U70 - Air curtains Y10 - Pipelines Y11 - Pipeline ancillaries Y20 - Pumps Y21 - Water tanks/cisterns Y30 - Air ductlines Y31 - Air ductline ancillaries Y41 - Fans Y45 - Silences/Acoustic Treatment Y46 - Grills/diffusers/louvres Y50 - Thermal insulation Y53 - Control components - Mechanical Builders Work (Excavation, Concrete, Markers and covers, Cable ducts and troughs, Metalwork, Painting, Cutting away and making good and Removing and refixing) The activity is spread over five locations covering 800,000 square metres with student accommodation provided at the Pollock Halls of Residence and across a range of flats around city. Other locations include Central Edinburgh Area, Kings Buildings, Bush Estate, the Roslin Institute, the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and Firbush Outdoor Education Centre. As required under CDM 2015, the Provider(s) is responsible for the co-ordination, supervision and administration of the Works, including all sub contracts. The Provider shall arrange and monitor a programme with each sub-contractor, supplier, local authority and statutory undertaker, and obtain and supply information as necessary for the co-ordination of the work.