Planning

Provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2025-29)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 00:00

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

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a contract entitled "Provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2025-29)". This contract falls under the services category, specifically within the education sector, and is estimated to be valued at £160,000. The relevant industries are closely associated with maintenance and safety systems for campus environments. The contracting authority seeks to maintain and regularly inspect safety access installations such as eye bolts, abseil points, and latch way systems across the university’s facilities. Interested businesses are required to express their interest by 12 noon on 5 June 2025. Additional notices or updates about the procurement are scheduled to be communicated on 6 June 2025.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies involved in the maintenance and testing of safety systems, particularly those with expertise in planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) and the ability to respond with ad hoc/reactive services. The contract presents a strong growth opportunity for firms in the safety access systems sector, especially those located within or near the Glasgow area, or with prior experience supplying similar services to educational institutions. Businesses experienced in executing comprehensive maintenance schedules and agile in delivering additional services upon demand would be most competitive in this procurement process. The University of Strathclyde may further engage with the market via preliminary consultations, allowing potential bidders to influence the final procurement strategy and establish a strong rapport with this reputable buying organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2025-29)

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2025-29) (UOS-36989-2025).

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: - Planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) of campus wide safety access systems including eye bolts, abseil points and latch way systems. Eye bolts and latch ways require inspection and maintenance on an annual basis, and abseil points require testing every six months; and - Ad hoc / reactive services / works.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798408
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530912
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

35113100 - Site-safety equipment

35113300 - Safety installations

45233292 - Installation of safety equipment

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 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
Kenneth Carlin, Category Manager
Contact Email
kenneth.carlin@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

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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