Planning

Provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (including Edge Protection) (2026-30)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is in the planning stage for a project titled "Provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (including Edge Protection) (2026-30)." This procurement falls under the services category identified by CPV code 50000000, related to repair and maintenance services. The location for this project is the University of Strathclyde, University Campus in Glasgow (UKM82), and the planned contract spans from 2026 to 2030 with an estimated value of £362,982. Interested parties must register by 12 noon on 30 January 2026, with further notice expected on 5 February 2026, in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Contact Amanda McFarlane, Senior Procurement Specialist, for inquiries at the University of Strathclyde.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of safety access systems, particularly those with expertise in site-safety equipment and installation. Firms capable of providing comprehensive maintenance solutions, including safety inspections and certifications for roof edge protection systems, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies offering supply and installation services for safety structures and ad-hoc reactive services will find this contract a viable avenue for growth. The contract offers a stable, long-term prospect for the selected provider to engage with an education-sector client, leveraging their expertise in maintaining essential campus safety infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (including Edge Protection) (2026-30)

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (including Edge Protection) (2026-30).

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: - Safety inspection, testing and certification of free-standing roof edge protection systems across the John Anderson Campus: - Planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) of campus wide safety access systems including eye bolts, abseil points, building edge protection 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; and - Ad hoc / reactive services / works. Additional information: Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007149-2026
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

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
£362,982 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2026Expired
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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