Design Team for Energy Ventilation Projects

What this is

The University of Edinburgh is procuring a Design Team for Energy and Ventilation Projects across the University estate. The Design Team will provide mechanical, electrical and building services engineering design consultancy for HVAC, ventilation, heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects. Estimated value is £477,875 over 48 months. Minimum turnover of £500,000 (3 years of accounts) required. Award criteria are 80% Quality and 20% Price. Insurance: Professional Indemnity £2m, Employer's Liability £10m, Public Liability £5m.

Key points

• 80% Quality / 20% Price — strongly quality-led; technical expertise and experience are the primary decision factors
• Covers HVAC, ventilation and heat decarbonisation design across University of Edinburgh estate
• Minimum turnover £500,000 (3 years accounts) mandatory
• Estimated value £477,875 over 48-month framework

Who can bid

Open procedure. Minimum turnover £500,000 (3 years accounts). Insurance: PI £2m, EL £10m, PL £5m. Relevant M&E/building services design experience for energy/ventilation projects required.

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How it is scored

Quality 80% · Price 20% 80% Quality (technical expertise, team qualifications, methodology and approach to energy/ventilation design, relevant project examples, project management capability) and 20% Price. Quality-led evaluation — price is a minor factor.

Money

Estimated value £477,875 excluding VAT over 48 months. Minimum turnover £500,000 (3 years). Insurance: PI £2m, EL £10m, PL £5m.

How to submit

Tenders submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland portal by 8 June 2026 at 12:00.

Clarifications

Clarification questions via Public Contracts Scotland messaging prior to deadline of 8 June 2026.

Contract period

48-month (4-year) framework. Design Team for Energy and Ventilation Projects across the University of Edinburgh estate, covering HVAC, heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency schemes.

Classification

CPV 71321000 — Heating and ventilation engineering services for buildings 71334000 — Mechanical and electrical engineering services71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services71315200 — Building consultancy services71320000 — Engineering design services71313000 — Environmental engineering consultancy services ScotlandEdinburgh and Lothians