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PSSR Asset – Pre Inspection enablement

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

University of Dundee

LOCATION

Eastern Scotland, United Kingdom

VALUE

£800,000

DEADLINE

February 09, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

66519200

REFERENCE

001867-2026

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Original Tender Description

The University's operational district heating network, compressed air systems, pressurisation vessels, chillers over 25kw and steam distribution systems engineering assets are encompassed by all the requirements of the HSE Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR). These regulations and the associated HSG ACOPS requires the University to offer its PSSR engineering assets for frequent inspection by an externally appointed competent person insurance inspector. The frequency of these insurance inspections varies for individual assets at inspection periodicities of 12, 24 and 48 months. The individual asset and its associated stored energy risk is assessed by the insurance company and the University is notified that the inspection type to be undertaken shall be either a Thorough inspection, Sub-Thorough inspection or a Working inspection.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The bidder must be an externally appointed competent person insurance inspector.
  • The bidder must be capable of performing inspections in accordance with HSE Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) and associated HSG ACOPS.
  • The bidder must be able to assess individual asset and its associated stored energy risk.
  • The bidder must be able to undertake Thorough inspection, Sub-Thorough inspection, or Working inspection as notified by the insurance company.
  • The bidder must be able to provide services for a contract duration of 72 months.
  • The bidder must be able to provide services for the specified assets: district heating network, compressed air systems, pressurisation vessels, chillers over 25kw, and steam distribution systems.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate expertise in inspecting PSSR-regulated engineering assets, specifically: district heating network, compressed air systems, pressurisation vessels, chillers over 25kw, and steam distribution systems.
  • Possess the capability to perform inspections at periodicities of 12, 24, and 48 months.
  • Ability to conduct different types of inspections: Thorough inspection, Sub-Thorough inspection, and Working inspection.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and adherence to HSE Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) and associated HSG ACOPS.
  • Ability to assess stored energy risk for individual assets.
  • Possess necessary equipment and methodologies for accurate and compliant inspections.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific minimum financial turnover or financial stability requirements are detailed in the provided tender information.
  • Ability to deliver services within the estimated contract value of 800,000.0 EUR over the 72-month contract duration.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • All submissions must be received by the deadline: 2026-02-09 12:00:00.
  • Bidders must provide evidence of being an externally appointed competent person insurance inspector.
  • Bidders must demonstrate their capability to meet all technical requirements outlined in the tender.

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Summary:
This document is a contract notice from the University of Dundee announcing an open tender for external competent person insurance inspectors to perform frequent inspections of its PSSR-regulated engineering assets, including district heating, compressed air, and steam systems.

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70
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender clearly outlines the need for specialized PSSR asset inspection services but suffers from a significant lack of detailed documentation and evaluation criteria, which hinders fair competition and comprehensive bid preparation.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender explicitly states that mandatory exclusion grounds are not detailed in the provided information, which is a significant omission as these are standard legal requirements in public procurement. The absence of full tender documents also makes a comprehensive legal compliance assessment difficult.

Absence of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds
Lack of full tender documents for comprehensive legal review
Clarity40/100

The description of the required services and the extracted eligibility and technical capability requirements are generally clear and specific regarding the scope of work and necessary expertise for PSSR inspections.

Completeness83/100

This is a major weakness. The tender explicitly states 'No documents attached' and 'No document content available,' meaning critical information such as detailed specifications, terms and conditions, contract drafts, and crucially, evaluation criteria are missing. This severely impedes bidders' ability to prepare comprehensive and compliant proposals.

Absence of full tender documents
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness80/100

The requirements for PSSR inspection expertise are specialized but appear directly relevant to the service needed. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria and full documentation creates an opaque process that could undermine fairness and equal treatment of bidders. The lack of specific financial stability requirements also presents a risk.

Lack of transparent evaluation criteria
Potential for subjective evaluation due to missing documentation
Practicality40/100

While the service requirements themselves are practical for a specialized inspector, the complete absence of tender documents makes it impractical for bidders to understand the full scope, risks, and contractual obligations, thereby hindering the submission of well-informed and competitive bids.

Impractical for bidders to prepare comprehensive bids without full documentation
Data Consistency100/100

The information provided within the extracted sections is consistent and coherent, with no apparent contradictions.

Sustainability0/100

The tender does not include any explicit green procurement, social, or innovation criteria, indicating a missed opportunity to integrate broader sustainability objectives into the procurement process.

Absence of green procurement criteria
Absence of social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of required specialized PSSR inspection services
Specific technical and eligibility requirements for the core service
Estimated value and contract duration are clearly stated

Concerns

Complete absence of tender documents and detailed content
Missing evaluation criteria, leading to an opaque selection process
Lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and financial stability requirements
No consideration for sustainability, social, or innovation aspects

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive tender documents, including detailed specifications, terms and conditions, and a draft contract.
2. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria and methodology to ensure transparency and fairness.
3. Include standard mandatory and discretionary exclusion grounds and specify financial stability requirements as per relevant procurement regulations.

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