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06 Aug 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is the purchasing authority for a public procurement process focused on the replacement of air handling units at the Curran Building, designated as a construction work project. The primary location for this project is Glasgow, and it is categorised under the "works" industry. The tendering process was initiated on 8th January 2025, and it has progressed to the award stage as of 6th August 2025. Livingston Building Services Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at GBP 304,545.13. This procurement process involves significant roles, including Client (University of Strathclyde), Contract Administrator and Quantity Surveyor (Currie & Brown UK Ltd), and Principal Designer and Consulting Engineers (Pick Everard).

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical services. Companies that have experience in construction work, particularly in building installations and replacements, can find this type of project advantageous. The opportunity is well-suited for medium to large contractors with the capacity to handle comprehensive service installations and coordination. Additionally, businesses with suitable insurance coverage and a track record of financial stability, as demonstrated by a minimum average yearly turnover of GBP 560,000, are positioned to compete effectively in such tenders. The project also ensures a demand for sophisticated design capabilities, offering firms like mechanical and electrical consulting engineers the chance to showcase their expertise.

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Notice Title

Award of Project for Air Handling Unit Replacement at the Curran Building (2025)

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a contractor to undertake a project to replace air handling units with the Curran Building. The project involves the design, coordination and development, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the mechanical and electrical services for the replacement of air handling units within the Curran Building. The Contractor will be responsible for completing the Works relevant to the project and based on the Specification. 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 / Client: University of Strathclyde / Contract Administrator: Currie & Brown UK Ltd (01300409) / Quantity Surveyor: Currie & Brown UK Ltd (01300409) / Principal Designer: Pick Everard / Mechanical Consulting Engineer: Pick Everard / Electrical Consulting Engineer: Pick Everard / Clerk Of Works: University of Strathclyde. 1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: Average Yearly Turnover - The Tenderer will be required to have a minimum average yearly turnover of GBP PS560,000 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-r6ebe6-0000804558
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536408
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

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£304,545 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 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

Consumer Scotland

Environmental Standards Scotland

Falkirk Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Forth Valley College

Glasgow Caledonian University

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

National Records of Scotland

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Forestry

Scottish Government

Scottish Government- SASA

Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate)

Social Security Scotland

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
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
41
Supplier Names

ABM UK

Alpha Marketing UK Ltd

Brewster Brothers Ltd

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

DFFC LTD

Data Orchard CIC

Econ Engineering Ltd

Entserv UK Ltd

GMC Corsehill Ltd

Global HSE Solutions

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS LIMITED

Harper Macleod LLP

Harvey Nash Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

HighWater (Scotland) Ltd

Holmes Miller Ltd.

Inseto (UK) Limited

Ipsos Scotland

Knoxfield Estate Services Ltd

Land Use Consultants Limited

Livingston Building Services Ltd

Luce Bay Plant Hire Ltd

MB Productions LTD

Michael Ramage Forestry

Moray Marine Solutions LTD

Mphasis

Myrtle Coffee Services Ltd

NCC Group Security Services Limited

POWATEC GmbH

Peta Hay Consultancy Limited

Redcentric Solutions Limited

Ryder Architecture Limited

Sanderson Government and Defence

Spinwell Global Ltd

Storrier & Donaldson Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited

Trustmarque Solutions Ltd

VWR International Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

Wylie Shanks Architects LLP

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