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Estates: Service & Maintenance of Water Purification Units

University of St Andrews

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31 Aug 2026 at 09:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews is seeking a contractor to service and maintain water purification units across its estate. The work covers planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, compliance support and management of consumables. The units provide purified and de-ionised water for teaching, research and operational activities, so the requirement focuses on continuity of service, water quality assurance, health and safety compliance and reliable equipment. The procurement is for repair and maintenance services for medical and precision equipment (CPV 50400000). The requirement covers approximately 25 assets of different types, all located in laboratories in various buildings on the North Haugh in St Andrews. The University of St Andrews is both the buyer and the organisation managing the requirement.

The process has reached tender: the University invited offers through an open procedure. Bids must be submitted electronically in English by 5 October 2026 at 12:00. The bid opening and start of the award period are scheduled for the same date and time. The contract is for 720 days, with two possible 12-month renewals subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. Bids must remain valid for 90 days after the submission deadline. Variants are not allowed. A document access fee applies. The selection and evaluation requirements are set out in the tender documents, including economic and technical criteria; supplier suitability criteria also apply. Electronic ordering and payment are used, and electronic invoicing is allowed.

This opportunity suits a specialist maintenance contractor with practical experience servicing water purification equipment in laboratory or comparable technical environments. Suppliers should be able to plan and deliver preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, manage replacement consumables and support compliance obligations. The requirement calls for dependable asset management across multiple buildings and equipment types, with enough field capacity to maintain continuity for teaching, research and operational users. Contractors should be able to assure water quality, maintain health and safety standards, diagnose faults and keep accurate service records. The buyer also asks tenderers to identify certain staff who would be involved in contract delivery, so bidders should have an established delivery team with relevant technical qualifications and clearly defined responsibilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Estates: Service & Maintenance of Water Purification Units

Notice Description

The University of St Andrews seeks to appoint a competent contractor to provide planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, compliance support, and consumables management for water purification units across its estate. The systems provide purified water (including de ionised water) in support of teaching, research, and operational activities. Continuity of service, water quality assurance, health and safety compliance, and asset reliability are critical.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of St Andrews seeks to appoint a competent contractor to provide planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, compliance support, and consumables management for water purification units across its estate. The systems provide purified water (including de ionised water) in support of teaching, research, and operational activities. Continuity of service, water quality assurance, health and safety compliance, and asset reliability are critical. Approximately 25 assets of different types all situated in laboratories in various buildings on the North Haugh in St Andrews. Full details available in the procurement documents. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Renewal: 2 x 12 months possible subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ef0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082400-2026
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

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is likely the University will continue to have similar requirements. If so, any relevant procurement will be advertised approx. 6 months prior to any new contract requirement.

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 St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

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