Tender

Air Conditioning-Cooling Plant Maintenance and Repair (GCU)

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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Tender

28 May 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Caledonian University is conducting an open procurement process for the maintenance and repair of air conditioning and cooling plant systems, under the title "Air Conditioning-Cooling Plant Maintenance and Repair (GCU)." This tender falls under the services category with the CPV classification 50730000 and is located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The contract period is set from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2029, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The tender is currently in the active stage, with bids to be submitted electronically by 1st July 2026. Key criteria for awarding the contract include service delivery quality and commercial cost considerations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HVAC maintenance and repair. Companies equipped with certified engineers compliant with F gas regulations and possessing relevant certifications and experience in service delivery will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The contract's value, combined with potential extensions, offers stability and long-term growth potential for companies that can demonstrate robust service capabilities and competitive pricing structures. Businesses with proven experience in similar projects and the ability to meet specific insurance and technical requirements stand a favourable chance to secure this contract.

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Notice Title

Air Conditioning-Cooling Plant Maintenance and Repair (GCU)

Notice Description

Air Conditioning-Cooling Plant Maintenance and Repair

Lot Information

Lot 1

Air Conditioning-Cooling Plant Maintenance and Repair

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further 2x12 month periods (subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirements)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050396-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
The next notice will be published when this contract is due to expire.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
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

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