Planning

Provision of an Air Conditioning Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, a public education body in Glasgow, is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of an Air Conditioning Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)" with an estimated value of £910,007. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with interested parties required to register by 26 September 2025. This contract involves services within the repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical building installations, specifically air conditioning. The tender aims to establish a robust support system with provisions for a 24/7 helpdesk, maintenance, reactive and installation works across various air conditioning systems. The procurement process will adhere to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and is covered under the GPA. A future notice is anticipated on 30 September 2025.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) services and systems maintenance. Firms with experienced, qualified engineers are ideally suited to bid for this contract as it requires comprehensive maintenance and additional installation services. Establishing a presence in this contract could lead to further opportunities within the public sector, reinforcing business credibility and expanding service offerings. Such businesses can leverage this project to fortify their reputation in delivering critical infrastructure support, particularly in academic and research environments.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Air Conditioning Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of an Air Conditioning Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) (UOS-38542-2025) at the University of Strathclyde.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Maintenance of chillers: - Maintenance of split air conditioning systems: - Maintenance of VRV Systems: - Maintenance of humidifiers: - Maintenance of CCUs: - Maintenance of FCUs, including all associated controls: - Ad hoc reactive and / or additional installation works: - Provision of a 24/7 helpdesk and call out service that operates 365 days a year; and - Only suitably qualified engineers visiting sites, however, the engineer may have an accompanying apprentice. Additional information: Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055873-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery

42512000 - Air-conditioning installations

42512100 - Window air-conditioning machines

42512200 - Wall air-conditioning machines

42512400 - Vehicle air conditioners

42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331220 - Air-conditioning installation work

45331221 - Partial air-conditioning installation work

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£910,007 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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