Planning

Provision of a Lift Maintenance Manager (2025-29)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, is initiating a procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of a Lift Maintenance Manager (2025-29)." Currently in the planning stage, this process falls under the education industry category, focusing on essential service management within the university premises. This procurement involves a substantial financial commitment of £175,000 and is classified within the "services" category. Key schedule details include a requirement for interested parties to register by 12 noon on 8 August 2025, with a future notice expected on 15 August 2025. The primary contact for this procurement process is Amanda McFarlane, Senior Procurement Specialist at the University.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in lift maintenance, consultancy services, and compliance management. Enterprises offering comprehensive services in day-to-day operation, health and safety compliance, certification, and minor upgrading works will find this contract particularly beneficial. It allows for engagement in a sole supplier arrangement, promising stability and ongoing collaboration potential over a four-year period. Small to medium enterprises with experience in maintenance management for educational or large institutional environments will be well-suited to compete for and benefit from this opportunity, leveraging their expertise to support the university's operational demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Lift Maintenance Manager (2025-29)

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of a Lift Maintenance Manager (2025-29) at the University of Strathclyde.

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, consultancy advice/services in relation to the following: - Day-to-day operation of the equipment: - Management and compliance with health & safety: - Testing, inspecting and certification: - Insurance inspections: - Minor upgrading works: - Management / auditing of annual maintenance agreements; and - General administration. The Contract will be awarded on a sole supply basis, and its remit largely relates to Services.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805600
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535844
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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

45313100 - Lift installation work

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 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
Amanda McFarlane, Senior Procurement Specialist
Contact Email
amanda.mcfarlane@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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