Planning

Prior Information Notice (PIN) - UPS Service & Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Planning

28 Apr 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland, located in Paisley, is in the planning stage of its procurement process for a contract titled "Prior Information Notice (PIN) - UPS Service & Maintenance". This contract falls under the education industry category and encompasses service delivery across several campuses, including Paisley, London, Lanarkshire, Dumfries, and Ayr. The tender aims to secure UPS service visits, reporting, and emergency call-out services with bidders required to be factory trained by AEC. The contract is planned to begin on 1st July 2025, with electronic submissions starting from 16th May 2025. The process is governed by the terms and conditions of the University of the West of Scotland.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in UPS maintenance services, particularly those with experience and certifications from AEC. Companies with a minimum annual turnover of £400,000 over the past three years and who have previously demonstrated expertise in similar services will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, since electronic submission is allowed and encouraged, businesses with established capabilities in handling digital procurement processes will have an advantage. This contract is especially ideal for enterprises that can ensure rapid response and service continuity, honour warranties, and provide access to necessary spare parts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice (PIN) - UPS Service & Maintenance

Notice Description

The University requires a contractor to carry out scheduled UPS service visits, reporting and emergency/fault call outs. The purpose of this PIN (Prior Information Notice) is to seek notes of interest from the market place Bidders must be full factory trained and certified by AEC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bidders are required to carry out UPS Service Requirements as detailed below: 1. Two services per annum carried as close to 26 weeks apart in agreement with the university. 2. Service reports sent to client within 48 hours of service being completed 3. Faults call out service Mandatory Requirements UPS Engineers must be fully factory trained and certificated by AEC. on all AEC UPS Equipment. The company must have full access to AEC spare parts The company must be able to honour all remaining warranties on all installed AEC UPS's.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796762
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529091
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 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 THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jen.robertson@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483110

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529091
    Prior Information Notice (PIN) - UPS Service & Maintenance - The University requires a contractor to carry out scheduled UPS service visits, reporting and emergency/fault call outs. The purpose of this PIN (Prior Information Notice) is to seek notes of interest from the market place Bidders must be full factory trained and certified by AEC.

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