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Provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (including Edge Protection) (2025-29)

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 14:25

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is actively seeking tenders for the provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) spanning from 2025 to 2029. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category within the repair and maintenance sector and primarily pertains to site-safety equipment and safety installations. The contract's geographic focus is the John Anderson Campus in Glasgow, UK, with an estimated value of £402,981. This tender is in the active stage, employing an open procedure method, and interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 27th April 2026. The contract includes community benefits in compliance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, encouraging social value as part of the delivery process.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in safety access systems, maintenance services, and related training. Companies equipped with competencies in safety inspections, certifications, and system installations, particularly those meeting the technical standards like BS EN 13374 and BS 4211, are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the procurement will be of interest to organisations capable of providing ad hoc or reactive services alongside planned and preventative maintenance activities. With the scope to renew the contract for additional periods, businesses have the potential for sustained engagement and service provision with the University of Strathclyde, a renowned educational institution, thus enabling significant business development and sector presence in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (including Edge Protection) (2025-29)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (including Edge Protection) (2025-29) (UOS-36989-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde (the "University") is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. The Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Carry out safety inspections, testing, and certification of all free-standing roof edge protection systems across the John Anderson Campus in full accordance with the requirements of BS EN 13374:2013 + A1:2018, using competent and appropriately trained personnel: - Carry out Safety inspection to roof fixed roof ladder access system inline with BS 4211:2005+A1:2008 Specification for permanently fixed ladders: - BS EN 12951:2004 Prefabricated accessories for roofing - Permanently fixed roof ladders Product specification and test methods: - A detailed report must be provided, including photographic evidence, system locations, and Pass/Fail certification: - The principal systems covered under this Contract include the EVO Guardrail Safety System (including inclined and radius configurations and associated accessories) and IKO roofing rail systems, specifically the Elite Safety Systems Po-Guard edge protection system and related accessories: - Planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) of campus wide safety access systems including eye bolts, abseil points and latch way systems. Eye bolts and latch ways require inspection and maintenance on an annual basis, and abseil points require testing every six months: - Supply, delivery & installation of safety access systems where required: - Provide training - Safe Work at Height Training (for Site Operatives) and Rescue & Evacuation Training at height; and - Ad hoc / reactive services / works. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027378-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

35113100 - Site-safety equipment

35113300 - Safety installations

45233292 - Installation of safety equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£402,981 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£402,981 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
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. March 2030.

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 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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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