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Provision of Drain Cleaning, Repairs & Investigation Services (2027-31)

University of Strathclyde

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Planning

15 Oct 2026 at 11:56

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde intends to establish a contract for reactive drain cleaning, repairs and investigation services across its sites and buildings in Glasgow. The work covers drainage surveys to investigate problems and identify remedial action, repair works to resolve defects, and the supply of materials and labour. The contractor will provide written survey reports with video footage, suitable drain-cleaning equipment and a Vactor vehicle for clearing foul water and solid waste. This is a drainage maintenance and repair services requirement, with associated drainage works and cleaning. The scope described is indicative and may change before the procurement reaches the market.

The process is at the planning stage: the University has stated an intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. It expects to establish one contract and anticipates publishing the next notice on 18 January 2027. The planned contract is described as covering 2027–31, and its estimated value is £600,000. The University may undertake further preliminary market consultation under Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested parties were asked to register by 12 noon on 16 November 2026 to express interest in that consultation; this is not a tender submission deadline. The procurement information is subject to change. No award criteria or tender procedure are set out at this planning stage.

This requirement is suited to drainage contractors able to provide a responsive service across multiple university buildings and sites, rather than suppliers focused only on one-off drain clearance. Relevant capability includes investigating drainage faults, carrying out surveys and repairs, setting out remedial work, and supplying the labour, materials and specialist equipment needed to complete it. The buyer specifically anticipates written reports supported by video footage and a Vactor cleaning vehicle capable of clearing foul water and solid waste. Businesses with the operational capacity to combine investigation, cleaning and repair services, and to mobilise equipment and staff across the University’s Glasgow locations, are likely to be best placed to prepare. The buyer has not yet set out specific accreditation or experience requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Drain Cleaning, Repairs & Investigation Services (2027-31)

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Drain Cleaning, Repairs & Investigation Services (2027-31) (UOS-45982-2026).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Provide a range of reactive drainage services across all University sites and buildings: - Provide drainage surveys, this service will investigate drainage issues, and establish the required remedial action necessary to resolve drainage defects: - Provide materials & labour rates to carry out drainage repair works to resolve drainage defects: - Provide written drainage reports which include video film footage to support the survey investigation: - Provide all necessary drain cleaning equipment to carry out the required services; and - Provide a Vactor cleaning vehicle to clear foul water and solid waste. Additional information: Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078865
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097410-2026
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

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45232452 - Drainage works

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90912000 - Blast-cleaning services for tubular structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jan 20273 months to go
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

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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