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Deadline
Expired
February 16, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
003904-2026
Value
£4,720,000
Location
Eastern Scotland, United Kingdom
Published
May 13, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 16, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 09, 2026

Submission Deadline

February 16, 2026

Budget
£4,720,000
Duration
48 months
Location
Eastern Scotland
Type
Open Procedure
77
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender 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 & Accommodation Area. 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

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Requirements & Qualifications

13 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (7)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (2)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS7
--Bidders must self-certify adherence to selection criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T.
--Bids must be submitted via an Open procedure.
--Bidders may submit bids for all or any of the Lots (Lot 1: Asbestos Removal Works; Lot 2: Surveying and Analytical Services – Central & Med and Vets; Lot 3: Surveying and Analytical Services – Kings Buildings & Accommodation Area).
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidders must self-certify adherence to all mandatory exclusion grounds as defined by the ESPD (Scotland).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Bidders must self-certify adherence to all eligibility criteria as defined by the ESPD (Scotland).
--Bidders must be capable of providing asbestos surveys, analytical services, removal, and remediation works across the University of Edinburgh estate.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Bidders must self-certify adherence to all technical and professional capability criteria as defined by the ESPD (Scotland).
--Bidders must be capable of delivering services for Lot 1 (Asbestos Removal Works), Lot 2 (Surveying and Analytical Services – Central & Med and Vets), and/or Lot 3 (Surveying and Analytical Services – Kings Buildings & Accommodation Area), depending on the lots bid for.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Bidders must self-certify adherence to all economic and financial standing criteria as defined by the ESPD (Scotland).

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Documents

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OCDS RecordDOC
003904-2026_ocds_record.json

The University of Edinburgh seeks a 4-year framework agreement for asbestos removal, surveying, and analytical services across three lots, requiring bidders to self-certify via ESPD (Scotland) with specific restrictions on lot awards.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
003904-2026_ocds_release.json

The University of Edinburgh seeks a framework agreement for asbestos surveys, analytical services, removal, and remediation across three lots, requiring bidders to self-certify selection criteria via ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T, with specific award restrictions across lots.

Official PDF VersionPDF
003904-2026_official.pdf

The University of Edinburgh seeks a four-year framework agreement for estate-wide asbestos works and services, divided into three lots for removal, surveying, and analytical services, requiring bidders to self-certify via ESPD (Scotland) and allowing bids for any or all lots with specific award restrictions.

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Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender outlines a four-year framework agreement for asbestos works and services, divided into three lots, utilizing an Open procedure and ESPD (Scotland) for self-certification, but suffers from a critical lack of explicit evaluation criteria and detailed requirements.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender adheres to standard legal frameworks by using an Open procedure and referencing ESPD (Scotland) for mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility criteria. The NUTS code is appropriate for the contracting authority's location.

Clarity60/100

The overall purpose and lot structure are clearly defined. However, the rules for awarding multiple lots are complex and could lead to misinterpretation. The use of EUR for the overall estimated value and GBP for lot-specific values introduces a minor inconsistency.

Complex and potentially confusing rules for awarding multiple lots.
Inconsistency in currency used for overall estimated value (EUR) versus lot-specific values (GBP).
Completeness100/100

While basic tender information is provided, there is a significant omission of explicit evaluation criteria and detailed technical/financial requirements beyond general references to ESPD (Scotland). This lack of detail hinders bidders' ability to prepare comprehensive proposals.

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria (e.g., quality vs. price weighting, specific sub-criteria).
Lack of detailed technical and financial requirements, relying solely on general ESPD (Scotland) references.
Fairness80/100

The division into lots and the restrictions on awarding multiple lots (e.g., Lot 1 excludes Lot 2/3, and only one 1st rank for Lot 2/3) are positive aspects designed to promote competition and prevent single supplier dominance. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria severely compromises the transparency and fairness of the evaluation process.

Lack of explicit evaluation criteria undermines transparency and fairness for bidders.
Practicality40/100

The framework agreement approach and lotting strategy are practical for managing diverse asbestos services across an estate. Self-certification via ESPD (Scotland) streamlines the initial application. However, the complexity of the lot award restrictions might pose administrative challenges.

Complexity of lot award restrictions could lead to administrative difficulties and bidder confusion.
Data Consistency100/100

There is an inconsistency between the overall estimated value stated in EUR and the sum of the lot-specific values stated in GBP. Furthermore, the summary for 'Document 1' is entirely irrelevant to this tender, indicating a significant data integrity issue in the provided information.

Discrepancy between overall estimated value (EUR) and sum of lot-specific values (GBP).
Summary for 'Document 1' is completely irrelevant to the tender.
Sustainability0/100

The tender does not include any explicit requirements or considerations related to environmental, social, or innovation aspects, representing a missed opportunity for a public sector body.

Absence of green procurement criteria.
Absence of social criteria.

Strengths

Clear division of services into three distinct lots, promoting specialization and potentially broader market participation.
Utilization of a framework agreement for efficient, long-term provision of services.
Self-certification via ESPD (Scotland) simplifies the initial application process for bidders.
Restrictions on lot awards aim to prevent single supplier dominance and foster competition.
Open procedure ensures broad market access for potential bidders.

Concerns

Critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria, compromising transparency and fairness.
Lack of detailed technical and financial requirements beyond general ESPD references.
Complex and potentially confusing rules for awarding multiple lots.
Inconsistency in currency and total value estimation between overall and lot-specific figures.
Absence of sustainability, social, or innovation criteria.

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish comprehensive evaluation criteria for each lot, including weighting for quality and price.
2. Provide more detailed technical and financial requirements within the tender documents, rather than solely relying on general ESPD references.
3. Simplify and clarify the rules for awarding multiple lots to ensure easy understanding for all bidders.

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