Planning

Supply & Delivery of Building, Timber & Trade Materials, including Power Tools (2025-2029)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is in the planning stage of a contract aimed at the supply and delivery of building, timber, and trade materials, including power tools, for the period 2025–2029. The procurement falls under the goods category with a CPV classification of building materials and covers deliveries to the University in Glasgow, UKM82 region. Interested parties must register by 12 noon on 07 November 2025, with a future notification date set for 14 November 2025. The procurement is aligned with legal framework 32014L0024 and is covered by the GPA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building supplies, timber, insulation, and power tools to establish a steady relationship with the University of Strathclyde. Companies proficient in providing high-quality construction materials, coupled with an efficient delivery system and electronic catalogue capabilities, will find this contract particularly beneficial. With a contract value estimated at £240,981, this opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand within the education sector and build long-term client partnerships.

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Notice Title

Supply & Delivery of Building, Timber & Trade Materials, including Power Tools (2025-2029)

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Supply & Delivery of Building, Timber & Trade Materials, including Power Tools (2025-2029) at the University of Strathclyde.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - General building supplies: - Timber and sheet materials: - Insulation and damp-proofing products: - Paints and decorating materials: - Fixings and fasteners: - Hand tools and power tools: - All deliveries must be delivered to the University's appointed location, and the Contractor must contact the University's nominated representative on the working day before any delivery is due; and - Implementation of an electronic catalogue for ordering products that will be uploaded onto our Financial Management System (FMS), allowing users to purchase from a core product list with fixed pricing windows. Additional information: Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d600
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069277-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

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


CPV Codes

03419000 - Timber

43830000 - Power tools

44111000 - Building materials

44316400 - Hardware

44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,981 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 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
Amanda McFarlane, Senior Procurement Specialist
Contact Email
amanda.mcfarlane@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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