Award

Provision of an Access Control Maintenance Measured Term Contact (MTC) (2025-29)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 14:08

Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Planning

23 May 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of an Access Control Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2025-29)". This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of security equipment, specifically focusing on security and access control systems. The procurement took place through an open procedure, covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), and was conducted in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £288,000 GBP, was awarded to Dalkia Scotshield Limited, effective from 22nd December 2025. The procurement stage progressed from planning, announced in May 2025, to the award stage on 6th January 2026, highlighting a robust timeline of planning, tender, and award phases.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security equipment and maintenance services. Companies involved in the production or servicing of electronic security locks, enhanced security systems, and access control mechanisms are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. With an infrastructure requirement across multiple campuses, this tender can provide a platform for business growth and expansion into educational institutional contracts. The detailed selection criteria and environmental management standards required suggest that certified and experienced firms in these domains will be highly competitive in winning such business opportunities in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Access Control Maintenance Measured Term Contact (MTC) (2025-29)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") has awarded a Contract for the Provision of an Access Control Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2025-29) (UOS-36990-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a Contract for the Provision of an Access Control Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2025-29) UOS-36990-2025.

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-0520dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000695-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31351000 - Electric conductors for access control systems

35121000 - Security equipment

35121300 - Security fittings

42961100 - Access control system

44521120 - Electronic security lock

44521130 - Enhanced security lock

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 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. October 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
+44 7811592949

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

DALKIA SCOTSHIELD

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