Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist

Location

Edinburgh

Description

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a contractor for provision of comprehensive water quality sampling, analysis, reporting, and chemical treatment supply services. These services will cover the University estate’s heating, chilled water, condenser water, and steam-generating circuits, with an estimated contract value of up to GBP 731,684.77 (excluding VAT). The contract will support the University in meeting its regulatory obligations and maintaining safe, efficient operation across its closed water systems. The proposed contract will run for an initial period of two years, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. The requirement will be procured as a single Lot.

Total Quantity or Scope

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a suitably qualified, resourced and experienced Water Quality Specialist to provide sampling, analysis, reporting services and chemical treatment as required for all heating and cooling closed-circuit water systems within defined buildings across the University’s campuses. … The Contractor shall be a member of the Closed Systems Control Association. All water analysis shall be carried out using the analytical services (microbiological and chemical) from UKAS accredited laboratories.

Renewal Options

Retender process to begin nine months prior to expiry This contract will run for an initial period of 24 months. As detailed in the ITT, the University has the option to extend this contract by 2 periods of 12 months, potentially taking the contract to a total of 48 months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30696. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The University is seeking a partnership with a supplier who is committed to delivering community benefits for this contract in the Edinburgh city region. We have provided an indicative community benefit menu to illustrate the type of community benefits that could be delivered, and we welcome your own organisations suggestions. The exact nature, delivery and/or monitoring arrangements of proposed community benefits may be clarified or co-created post tender, however, the bidder response will be enforced as part of the contract at the discretion of the University. See Schedule 11 - Community Benefits for EC1062 of the ITT, including appendices, for more information on Community Benefits. (SC Ref:817066)