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Provision of a Carrier Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 13:59

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 12:20

Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of a Carrier Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)." This procurement falls under the services category within the cooler groups repair and maintenance sector, located in Glasgow, Scotland, specifically in the region designated as UKM82. The contract is part of a limited procurement process, awarded without prior publication, effectively concluded with the contract signing on 6th March 2026. The planned value of this contract is £363,874, and it was originally announced through a Prior Information Notice (PIN) with interested parties required to register by the 19th December 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for those businesses specialising in advanced cooling technology and maintenance services. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd has been awarded the contract and is well-suited due to their technical expertise and access rights to Carrier software, which are prerequisite for this project. Businesses with capabilities in maintaining advanced cooling systems, providing 24-hour services, and employing technicians acquainted with Carrier chillers stand to benefit in participating in similar contracts in the future. The negotiated procurement method underscores the specialised technical requirements and limited competition in this field, thus favouring providers with unique technical capabilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Carrier Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)

Notice Description

The University has awarded a Contract for the Provision of a Carrier Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) (UOS-39827-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a Contract for the Provision of a Carrier Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) (UOS-39827-2025).

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.

Procurement Information

A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published via Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) on 09 December 2025, with a request for interested parties to register their interest no later than 12 noon on 19 December 2025. 12 companies noted an interest by this specified closing date, and as part of market engagement for this opportunity, a questionnaire was issued to those same suppliers. Please note, only 1 company (Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (03723803)) responded to this questionnaire, and the University confirmed that they can fulfill the requirements set out under the Prior Information Notice (PIN).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f222
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021349-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31141000 - Water coolers

31161200 - Gas cooling systems

31161600 - Stator cooling water systems

42113130 - Condenser air-cooling systems

42122160 - Cooling pumps

42122161 - Cooling-water pumps

42152100 - Reactor-cooling systems

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

42943300 - Immersion coolers

42943500 - Recirculating coolers

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£363,874 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£363,874 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CARRIER SOLUTIONS

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