Tender

PURCH2694 Provision of Agreement for the Operation, Maintenance & Repair of Lift & Escalator Installations

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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29 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is seeking tenders for the provision of a contract concerning the operation, maintenance, and repair of lift and escalator installations across multiple sites. This procurement falls within the education sector and is managed under an open procedure, with electronic submissions required via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 30th June 2025, at midday. Interested parties must attend a site visit arranged for 10th June 2025 and interviews are scheduled to commence the week of 7th July 2025. The location for service delivery is Glasgow, within the UKM82 region.

This procurement offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for firms with expertise in lift and escalator maintenance services. The tender aims to establish a framework agreement potentially involving up to three suppliers, creating a competitive environment where well-prepared businesses can thrive. Enterprises with strong capabilities in quality assurance and competitive pricing, particularly those aligned with the community benefits objectives of employment, training, and supply-chain development, will find favourable prospects for growth. Candidates must meet financial and insurance prerequisites including a minimum yearly turnover of 1.2 million GBP and adequate insurance coverage. Businesses that focus on service quality and demonstrate substantial industrial experience will be well-positioned to succeed in this contract opportunity.

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Notice Title

PURCH2694 Provision of Agreement for the Operation, Maintenance & Repair of Lift & Escalator Installations

Notice Description

PURCH2694 Provision of Agreement for the Operation, Maintenance & Repair of Lift & Escalator Installations Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2694 Provision of Agreement for the Operation, Maintenance & Repair of Lift & Escalator Installations The university is seeking to enter a framework with up to 3 suppliers, although the University reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of suppliers, who can support the requirement to provide lift and escalator maintenance across multiple sites. SITE VISIT: 10 June 2025 Please contact Robert DeSykes on email Robert.desykes@glasgow.ac.uk before any site visit to allow security access and to confirm attendance INTERVIEW: week commencing 7 July 2025 Please refer to the PURCH2694 - Invitation to Tender document for additional information and specification.

Renewal: Fixed term period of 3 years with an extension period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800155
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531364
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Con Church
Contact Email
con.church@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413305476

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
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
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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