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16 Jul 2025 at 17:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Award of Project for Lab Alteration Works at the James Weir Building (IM3AGES) (2025)." This procurement falls under the works category, specifically focusing on construction work for university buildings and refurbishment work. The awarded contract involves lab alteration works on Level 2 of the James Weir Building, with a tender period from 7th November 2025 to 1st October 2027. Key roles include ECD Architects as the Contract Administrator and Keegans Ltd as the Principal Designer. The contract was awarded to Clark Contracts Ltd for a value of £106,744.25 and includes a 12-month defects liability period. The contract was signed on 7th September 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those specialising in refurbishment and construction work for educational institutions. Companies with a strong track record in similar projects and the capability to meet the specified insurance and turnover requirements would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process stipulated that the tenderer must maintain professional risk indemnity and employer's liability coverage, among other insurance requirements. Such opportunities can enhance the successful bidder's portfolio and offer exposure to further public sector projects, fostering growth and development within the industry.

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Notice Title

Award of Project for Lab Alteration Works at the James Weir Building (IM3AGES) (2025)

Notice Description

The University is seeking to to appoint a contractor to undertake lab alteration works on Level 2, within the James Weir Building. The Contractor will be responsible for completing the Works relevant to the project and based on the Works Information / Scope. Inclusive of this project is a 12-month defects liability period. Please note, the following roles have been set out as part of the Contract: Employer: University of Strathclyde / Project Manager: University of Strathclyde / Contract Administrator: ECD Architects / Principal Designer: Keegans Ltd / Quantity Surveyor: Currie & Brown UK Ltd / Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: Davie + McCulloch Ltd / Supervisor: University of Strathclyde / James Darroch,Project Manager, Estates Planning. 1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: Average Yearly Turnover - The Tenderer will be required to have a minimum average yearly turnover of GBP 272,000 for the past 2 financial years. 2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: Insurance Requirements - It is a requirement that the Tenderer hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below; SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.1a: Professional Risk Indemnity: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 2 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.1b - Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.2 - Public Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims. Product Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in the aggregate. Contractors' All Risk: Contract Value + 15%. Motor Vehicle Insurance: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 5 million for Property Damage, and unlimited in respect of Third Party Injury.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799163
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534855
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,744 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Additional Buyers

East Dunbartonshire Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Glasgow Caledonian University

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

NHS Fife

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Housing Association Ltd

Scottish Forestry

Scottish Government

Stirling Council

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
31
Supplier Names

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Adamsons Drinks Ltd

BRB Electrical Limited

Cackette Projects Limited

Clark Contracts Ltd

Consilium Contracting Services Ltd

Dunston (Ship Repairs) Ltd

EKOS

ELA Electrical

Echoview Software Pty Ltd

Elite Training and Consultancy (Scotland) Ltd

Farid Hillend Engineering Limited

Fraser of Allander, University of Strathclyde

Galloway Drainage Supplies Ltd.

George Mac Aulay

Harvey Nash Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Jackson Trawls Ltd

MAM Contracting Ltd

Merritt-Harrison Catering Consultancy

Morgan Hunt

Optimat

Progressive Partnership

SC039144

The Lines Between Ltd.

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights)

Tranter

Turner & Townsend

Walker Fire (UK) Ltd.

William Yule & Son Limited

Youth Scotland

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