Award

Provision of Drain Cleaning, Repairs & Investigation Services (2025-29)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 13:05

Tender

05 Aug 2025 at 11:56

Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, situated in Glasgow, has orchestrated a comprehensive procurement process for the "Provision of Drain Cleaning, Repairs & Investigation Services" covering the period from 2025-2029. This service contract falls under the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, with a primary focus on delivering reactive drainage services and investigation solutions across all university sites. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation. Essential dates include the award date on 11th November 2025, marking the completion of the tender process, with the tender initially entering the active stage in August 2025. The total value of the contract amounts to £281,851, signifying a substantial commitment to maintaining and enhancing campus infrastructure.

This procurement exercise presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in drainage solutions, repairs, and cleaning services. Companies like DAMM Environmental Ltd, the successful supplier, are well-suited to benefit due to the technical and quality demands outlined, which prioritise both service excellence and cost efficiency. The tender emphasises the integration of community benefits and mandates high standards of quality assurance and environmental management, making it an attractive proposition for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of meeting these criteria. The long-term nature of the contract could provide enduring business growth, fostering sustained engagement in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Provision of Drain Cleaning, Repairs & Investigation Services (2025-29)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") has awarded a Contract for the Provision of Drain Cleaning, Repairs & Investigation Services (2025-29) (UOS-36560-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a Contract for the Provision of Drain Cleaning, Repairs & Investigation Services (2025-29) (UOS-36560-2025).

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Renewal: The contract duration is 24-months, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12-month periods. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to utilise the extension periods at its discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051dd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076457-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45232411 - Foul-water piping construction work

45232452 - Drainage works

45232453 - Drains construction work

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90912000 - Blast-cleaning services for tubular structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£281,851 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£281,851 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, it is envisaged that when this Contract comes to an end that the Contracting Authority will tender this requirement again - a Contract Notice is expected to be published in c. August 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Magnus Tuck, Procurement Co-ordinator
Contact Email
magnus.tuck@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAMM ENVIRONMENTAL

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