Planning

Provision of Fire Alarm Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2025-29)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has released a planned procurement for the "Provision of Fire Alarm Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2025-29)." This initiative falls under the education industry category and involves services across the university's estate. Currently in the planning stage, key dates include a deadline for interested parties to register by 12 noon on 6 June 2025, and a future notice expected on 17 June 2025. The contracting process follows the initiation type of a tender, governed by regulations in place under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies proficient in fire alarm maintenance, security systems, and related services, especially those familiar with various system manufacturers. Businesses up to the challenge should have expertise in both ADT and non-ADT systems, along with a capacity for quick responsiveness to service calls. Organisations experienced in providing such specialised services stand a good chance to benefit from this contract, valued at approximately £777,000. The contract, designed to award only one lot per supplier, presents a substantial opportunity for growth to eligible contractors in the relevant service sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Fire Alarm 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 Fire Alarm Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2025-29) (UOS-33608-2025).

Lot Information

Non-ADT Systems

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a Contract / Lot to support the delivery of activities outlined below. This Contract / Lot will include, however, will not be limited to: - Annual maintenance, inspection, testing and repairs to various security systems in academic buildings and residences across the campus estate, in addition to some outlying properties: - Security systems include, however, are not limited to - fire alarm systems / EVCS / CO2 detection (battery operated and mains) / Gas extinguishing systems: - Access to, knowledge and familiarity with a variety of different system manufacturers' fire detection systems software and hardware for main panels and devices including detectors, call points, sounders, relay I/O units etc.: - Manufacturers include, however, are not limited to - Gent, Advanced, Ziton, Notifier, Moreley, and Apollo: - Adding and removing devices from systems: - System commissioning: - Response to call-outs to faults (maximum 4 hour response time): - Effectively diagnose faults, and effect expedient repair: - Carry out minor works to systems including device removal/additions/relocation; and - Knowledge and familiarity with Baldwin Boxall EVCS.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

ADT Systems

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a Contract / Lot to support the delivery of activities outlined below. This Contract / Lot will include, however, will not be limited to: - Annual maintenance, inspection, testing and repairs to various security systems in academic buildings and residences across the campus estate, in addition to some outlying properties: - Security systems include, however, are not limited to - fire alarm systems / EVCS / CO2 detection (battery operated and mains) / gas extinguishing systems: - Access to, knowledge and familiarity with ADT fire detection systems software, and hardware for main panels and devices including detectors, call points, sounders, relay I/O units etc.: - Adding and removing devices from systems: - System commissioning: - Response to call-outs to faults (maximum 4 hour response time): - Effectively diagnose faults, and effect expedient repair: - Carry out minor works to systems including device removal/additions/relocation; and - Knowledge and familiarity with Baldwin Boxall EVCS.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799620
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530981
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

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

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111500 - Fire suppression system

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

44482000 - Fire-protection devices

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

45343100 - Fireproofing work

45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£777,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 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

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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