The University of Stirling is seeking a contractor for the maintenance services of commercial and domestic boilers and associated equipment.

The response times to breakdowns and emergencies at the University of Stirling will be as follows: - Within 1 hour where possible and no later than 2 hours: Extreme Emergencies. E.g. Total boiler failure resulting in loss of heating services etc and Gas interruptions. - Same Working Day: A serious failure. e.g. A failure that may affect the function of the University if left overnight; - Within 24 hours: to attend to all other advised failures. The requirement to meet these response times is seen as an important part of the contract and, as failure to respond within these timescales could lead to loss of facilities, the contract may be terminated if response times are not met. The University of Stirling also reserves the right to call upon the services of others where necessary and to contra charge the Contractor where appropriate. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=845851. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The appointed Contractor will be encouraged to deliver community benefits. This may include but not limited to the following: - Trade Apprenticeships - Modern Apprenticeships or equivalent - Work experience - Work placements / secondments opportunities - Local community engagement e.g. school visits (SC Ref:845851) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=845851

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

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