Tender

PSSR Asset - Pre Inspection enablement

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee has initiated a tender process titled "PSSR Asset – Pre Inspection enablement," focusing on the services industry category, specifically engineering insurance services. This procurement aims to cover the University's operational district heating network and related engineering assets under the HSE Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. Located in Dundee, the tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 9th February 2026. The procurement process follows an open procedure, encouraging electronic submissions, and is valued at £800,000. Bidders are encouraged to ensure compliance with the tender's technical and economic requirements by the indicated deadline.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in engineering services, particularly those with experience in pressure systems and Boiler & Pressure Systems safety. Companies with expertise in working within live and operational engineering environments and qualified personnel in Boiler & Pressure Systems will find this tender attractive. The contract's scope, focused on maintaining critical infrastructure, presents growth opportunities for service providers looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects, especially in the education sector governed by public law.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSSR Asset - Pre Inspection enablement

Notice Description

The University's operational district heating network, compressed air systems, pressurisation vessels, chillers over 25kw and steam distribution systems engineering assets are encompassed by all the requirements of the HSE Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR). These regulations and the associated HSG ACOPS requires the University to offer its PSSR engineering assets for frequent inspection by an externally appointed competent person insurance inspector. The frequency of these insurance inspections varies for individual assets at inspection periodicities of 12, 24 and 48 months. The individual asset and its associated stored energy risk is assessed by the insurance company and the University is notified that the inspection type to be undertaken shall be either a Thorough inspection, Sub-Thorough inspection or a Working inspection.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University's operational district heating network, compressed air systems, pressurisation vessels, chillers over 25kw and steam distribution systems engineering assets are encompassed by all the requirements of the HSE Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR). These regulations and the associated HSG ACOPS requires the University to offer its PSSR engineering assets for frequent inspection by an externally appointed competent person insurance inspector. The frequency of these insurance inspections varies for individual assets at inspection periodicities of 12, 24 and 48 months. The individual asset and its associated stored energy risk is assessed by the insurance company and the University is notified that the inspection type to be undertaken shall be either a Thorough inspection, Sub-Thorough inspection or a Working inspection.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001867-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66519200 - Engineering insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
Stewart Hamilton Kerr
Contact Email
s.v.kerr@dundee.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382386810

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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