UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for External Audit Services. The University has three (3) wholly owned subsidiary companies, UHI Research and Enterprise Ltd (UHIRE), MPI (Dornoch) Limited and MPI (Elgin) Limited whose accounts are consolidated with the University’s.  It is expected that these services will be required from June 2026 for an initial period of 4 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract, with UHI having the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months periods following the Initial Term. The 4 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP180,000 to GBP240,000 (excluding VAT). The value provided in section II.1.5 and II.2.6. is the estimated maximum value for the full contract term (initial term plus optional extensions).

The University wishes to invite tenders to supply and work with The University in a Research Collaboration Project. The subject of the Project is the evaluation of technologies for the production of adherent, hard, inorganic antimicrobial coatings.

The University wishes to invite tenders to supply and work with The University in a Research Collaboration Project. The subject of the Project is the evaluation of technologies for the production of adherent, hard, inorganic antimicrobial coatings. The Research Collaboration Project will be guided by a Research Collaboration Agreement. The Research Collaboration Agreement will be added to the University of the Highlands and Islands' Terms and Conditions of Contract as an Addendum. It should be noted that this will be agreed following contract award. The University does not have a standard Research Collaboration Agreement which can be shared. The coatings will be applied primarily, but not exclusively, to healthcare products such as surgical instruments and implants. The successful applicant (The Contractor) will work with The University under the terms of an agreed Research Collaboration Agreement.

The University has a requirement for the Provision of Parts for the construction of a Physical Vapour Deposition System. This requirement is split into four (4) Lots. Lot 1 - Provision of 5Kw Pulsed DC Power Supplies Lot 2 - Provision of a High Frequency 6Kw Power Supply for Substrate Bias Lot 3 - Provision of a 1600 litre per second turbomolecular pump Lot 4 - Provision of a dry pump (circa 1000 litres per min)

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of a Hotel Booking Service. The purpose of the Hotel Booking Service is to allow ‘guests’ the ability to book a room at our Residences, located in Inverness, Dornoch, Elgin and Fort William.

The University wishes to invite tenders to supply The University with a plasma assisted chemical vapour deposition (PA-CVD) system for the formation of amorphous carbon coatings in diamond form SP3 at low temperatures.

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for the Provision of a Mass Spectrometer.

The University wishes to invite tenders to supply and work with the University in a Research Collaboration Project. The subject of the Project is the evaluation of technologies for the production of adherent, hard, inorganic antimicrobial coatings. The Research Collaboration Project will be guided by a Research Collaboration Agreement. The Research Collaboration Agreement will be added to the University of the Highlands and Islands' Terms and Conditions of Contract as an Appendix. It should be noted that the detailed terms and conditions will be discussed and agreed following contract award.

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a sole supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for staff and students. For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North Highland - UHI Outer Hebrides - UHI Perth - UHI West Highland - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science It should be noted that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland are expected to merge into one institution in the summer of 2023. In the event this merger takes place, the newly formed institution will have access to this Framework Agreement.

The Authority is seeking to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Electrical Testing to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots. Lot 1 is for PAT Testing and Lot 2 is for Fixed Wire Testing. For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Inverness - UHI North Highland - UHI Outer Hebrides - UHI West Highland - Sabhal Mòr Ostaig It should be noted that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland are expected to merge into one institution in the summer of 2023. In the event this merger takes place, the newly formed institution will have access to this Framework Agreement. Each named Academic Partner may join the Framework Agreement at any time during the Framework Agreement, for some this will be when their existing supply Agreements expire; this means that from the beginning of the Framework Agreement, participation may be phased in. Please note that this procurement exercise is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 – PAT Testing Lot 2 – Fixed Wire Testing The Authority intends to appoint a maximum of one (1) Contractor to each Lot. Tenderers can tender for one and/or multiple Lots. Tenderers should indicate which Lot(s) they are tendering for in the Single Procurement Document (SPD). Tender responses will be evaluated on a Lot by Lot basis. The Tenderer can tender for one or multiple lots as long as they have the capacity and capability to meet the specification of requirements.

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a sole supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Occupational Health Services. For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are under no obligation to use the Framework. - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North Highland - UHI Outer Hebrides - UHI West Highland - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science It should be noted that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland are expected to merge into one institution in the summer of 2023. In the event this merger takes place, the newly formed institution will have access to this contract. Each named Academic Partner may join the Framework Agreement at any time during the Framework Agreement, for some this will be when their existing supply Agreements expire; this means that from the beginning of the Framework Agreement, participation may be phased in.

he Contractor shall be required to provide internet coverage for the University, and afford ‘guests’ the ability to book a room via direct bookings and online travel agents. The Contractor shall be responsible for managing online booking services on behalf of the University. Responsibilities shall include, but shall not be limited to: - Updating of rates (only when requested by the University) and availability - Advertising promotions - Content management - Dealing with guest requests and providing phone support - Liaise with all Booking Channels and report no shows and cancellations to avoid excess commission charges - Facilitating and processing all guest payments on behalf of the University and facilitating the transfer of funds to a nominated bank account by the University - Providing accurate information to all guests in relation to facilities at the property (such as, but not limited to: check-in/out times, reception opening hours and payment information). - Liaise with the University throughout the process from point of referral through to the Guest check in

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of an Integrated Student Admissions System. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners. UHI Academic Partners include: UHI Argyll UHI Inverness UHI Moray UHI North Highland Orkney College UHI UHI Outer Hebrides UHI Perth UHI Shetland UHI West Highland Highland Theological College Sabhal Mor Ostaig Scottish Association for Marine Science UHI Executive Office Please note that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland will be merging to become UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. The merged college will have access to the System.

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Occupational Health Services. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 – Staff Lot 2 – Students The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands with access to Lot 1 are: -UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Perth - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands with access to Lot 2 are: - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray

The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 - General Project Management and Estates Consultancy Services Lot 2 – Property Consultancy Services For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Perth - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a Framework Agreement for the Provision of an External Health and Safety Advisor. The named Academic Partners of the University are: - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Perth - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 – General Health & Safety Lot 2 – Fire Safety Each named Academic Partner may join the Framework Agreement at any time during the Framework Agreement, for some this will be when their existing supply Agreements expire; this means that from the beginning of the Framework Agreement, participation may be phased in.

The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students’ Allowance Assessments.