Planning

Provision of Drain Cleaning & Investigation Services (2025-29)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

10 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has announced its plan to establish a contract for the Provision of Drain Cleaning & Investigation Services for the period 2025-2029. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a Prior Information Notice (PIN) issued. The industry category is education, and the services will be delivered across all University sites and buildings in Glasgow (UKM82). Interested parties must register their interest by 12 noon on 18th April 2025, with further market engagement to be conducted as per Regulation 41 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The planned value of the contract is £80,000, and the future notice date for further communication is set for 1st May 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in drainage services, including reactive maintenance, drainage surveys, remedial actions, and cleaning operations. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with the capability to provide comprehensive drainage solutions, including labour, materials, and specialised equipment like Vactor cleaning vehicles. The contract will also require detailed investigation reports supported by video footage, making it ideal for firms with advanced surveying and reporting capabilities. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their footprint within the educational sector and establish a reliable client relationship with the University of Strathclyde.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Drain Cleaning & Investigation Services (2025-29)

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Drain Cleaning & Investigation Services (2025-29) (UOS-36560-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. 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.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795443
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528096
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
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
Rene de Sousa
Contact Email
rene.de-sousa@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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