Asbestos Works and Services

A Tender Notice
by UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Works)
Duration
4 year
Value
£5M
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
16 Jan 2026
Delivery
To 16 Feb 2030 (est.)
Deadline
16 Feb 2026 12:00

Related Terms

Location

Edinburgh

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

The University of Edinburgh requires an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for the provision of asbestos surveys, analytical services, removal and remediation works. This project will be divided into 3 lots. Lot 1 Asbestos Removal Works. Lot 2 Surveying and Analytical Services –Central & Med and Vets Lot 3 Surveying and Analytical Services – Kings Buildings & This will be via an Open procedure bidders must self-certify adherence to selection criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Bidders may submit bids for all or any of the Lots. However, where a bidder is evaluated as successful across all Lots, they will be required to confirm their preferred appointment, either Lot 1 OR Lot 2 and/or Lot 3, prior to contract award. Where a bidder is awarded a position on Lot 1 it will not be awarded a position on Lot 2 or 3. For Lot 2 and 3 if a bidder is successful in both, the same supplier will not be ranked 1st in Lots 2 OR 3. In this event a supplier is ranked 1st in both Lots, the supplier will be awarded 1st rank in their preferred Lot and be ranked 2nd in the remaining Lot with the original 2nd ranked supplier being elevated to 1st rank. It is estimated this will be a 4 year Framework on a 2+1+1 basis. Value Estimates as: 1 Asbestos Removal Works Across the estate 4,000,000 GBP 2 Surveying and Analytical Services Central & Med & Vets 360,000GBP 3 Surveying and Analytical Services Kings Building & Accommodation Area. 360,000GBP

Lot Division

1 Asbestos Removal Works
  • Value: £4M

The University of Edinburgh has a requirement to establish contracting arrangements to appoint suppliers to a Framework Agreement for the provision of Asbestos Works and Services Framework . It is proposed this procurement will be conducted through the use of an Open Procedure. The evaluation process shall be as follows. The SPD (Scotland) will include a series of Minimum Standards in relation to mandatory and discretionary criteria which govern the public sector and this specific requirement. These are pass/fail requirements and failure to provide adequate evidence on request of how these requirements shall be met will result in automatic exclusion from the Tendering process. Each Bidder passing the Minimum Standards will then be subject to a technical and commercial evaluation.The Technical section is allocated a total weighting of 80%. Scores shall be allocated based on the total percentage achieved by the response out of the maximum possible percentage. This takes into account the score out of 4. Bidders will be required to achieve a minimum score of 50% or more of the overall technical score of 80% in order to progress to the commercial stage of evaluation. The Commercial (Price) section is allocated a total weighting of 20%. A pre recorded video will be required as part of the submission The bidder who submits the lowest cost will be awarded the maximum score allocated to the price element and all other bids awarded a score pro rata, in relation to the lowest bid. … However, where a bidder is evaluated as successful across all Lots, they will be required to confirm their preferred appointment, either Lot 1 OR Lot 2 and/or Lot 3 prior to contract award. … Note: Technical Scoring Methodology 0 Unacceptable Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 1 Poor Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 2 Acceptable Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 3 Good Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 4 Excellent Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full.

2 Surveying and Analytical Services Central & Med and Vets
  • Value: £360K

Lot 2 Surveying and Analytical Services Central & Med and Vets. The University of Edinburgh has a requirement to establish contracting arrangements to appoint suppliers to a Framework Agreement for the provision of Asbestos Works and Services Framework . It is proposed this procurement will be conducted through the use of an Open Procedure. The evaluation process shall be as follows. The SPD (Scotland) will include a series of Minimum Standards in relation to mandatory and discretionary criteria which govern the public sector and this specific requirement. These are pass/fail requirements and failure to provide adequate evidence on request of how these requirements shall be met will result in automatic exclusion from the Tendering process. Each Bidder passing the Minimum Standards will then be subject to a technical and commercial evaluation.The Technical section is allocated a total weighting of 80%. Scores shall be allocated based on the total percentage achieved by the response out of the maximum possible percentage. This takes into account the score out of 4. Bidders will be required to achieve a minimum score of 50% or more of the overall technical score of 80% in order to progress to the commercial stage of evaluation. The Commercial (Price) section is allocated a total weighting of 20%. A pre recorded video will be required as part of the submission The bidder who submits the lowest cost will be awarded the maximum score allocated to the price element and all other bids awarded a score pro rata, in relation to the lowest bid. … However, where a bidder is evaluated as successful across all Lots, they will be required to confirm their preferred appointment, either Lot 1 OR Lot 2 and/or Lot 3 prior to contract award. … Note: Technical Scoring Methodology 0 Unacceptable Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 1 Poor Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 2 Acceptable Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 3 Good Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 4 Excellent Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full.

3 Surveying and Analytical Services Kings Buildings & Accommodation Area
  • Value: £360K

Lot 3 Surveying and Analytical Services Kings Buildings & Accommodation Area. The University of Edinburgh has a requirement to establish contracting arrangements to appoint suppliers to a Framework Agreement for the provision of Asbestos Works and Services Framework . It is proposed this procurement will be conducted through the use of an Open Procedure. The evaluation process shall be as follows. The SPD (Scotland) will include a series of Minimum Standards in relation to mandatory and discretionary criteria which govern the public sector and this specific requirement. These are pass/fail requirements and failure to provide adequate evidence on request of how these requirements shall be met will result in automatic exclusion from the Tendering process. Each Bidder passing the Minimum Standards will then be subject to a technical and commercial evaluation.The Technical section is allocated a total weighting of 80%. Scores shall be allocated based on the total percentage achieved by the response out of the maximum possible percentage. This takes into account the score out of 4. Bidders will be required to achieve a minimum score of 50% or more of the overall technical score of 80% in order to progress to the commercial stage of evaluation. The Commercial (Price) section is allocated a total weighting of 20%. A pre recorded video will be required as part of the submission The bidder who submits the lowest cost will be awarded the maximum score allocated to the price element and all other bids awarded a score pro rata, in relation to the lowest bid. … However, where a bidder is evaluated as successful across all Lots, they will be required to confirm their preferred appointment, either Lot 1 OR Lot 2 and/or Lot 3 prior to contract award. … Note: Technical Scoring Methodology 0 Unacceptable Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 1 Poor Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 2 Acceptable Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 3 Good Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 4 Excellent Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full.

Renewal Options

The Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial term of 2 years, with two options to extend for periods of 1year each (2+1+1).

Award Criteria

Quality 80.0
PRICE 20.0

CPV Codes

  • 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

Indicators

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

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 30950. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 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: Community Benefits will apply. Further information will be detailed within our ITT documentation The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30950. 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: A community benefits points system will operate this relates the the value of the lot. Higher the spend more points required. The ITT document and Appendix 12 within the tender pack details this. (SC Ref:820386)

Reference

  • FTS 003904-2026

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