Planning

Provision of an Air Conditioning Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, a central purchasing body, is planning a procurement process for an Air Conditioning Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) covering the years 2026 to 2030. This initiative, described in a Prior Information Notice (PIN), is classified under the education sector and aims to address maintenance services for various air conditioning systems. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a future notice date set for 30th September 2025. Located in Glasgow, the contract is valued at approximately £910,007 GBP and will include comprehensive maintenance services, provision of a 24/7 helpdesk, and potentially involve further market engagement as per The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested parties must register by 12 noon on 26th September 2025.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in HVAC maintenance services, particularly those specialising in chillers, split air conditioning systems, VRV systems, and related installations. The contract’s scope includes essential services, ad hoc installation works, and requires contractors with appropriately qualified engineers, potentially offering opportunities for apprenticeships as well. Companies that can provide a robust 24/7 support service would be well-suited to compete in this procurement, aligning with the University’s requirement for continuous operational support. By engaging with this tender, businesses can secure a long-term contract, fostering potential growth within the educational establishment sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Air Conditioning Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of an Air Conditioning Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) (UOS-38542-2025) at the University of Strathclyde.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Maintenance of chillers: - Maintenance of split air conditioning systems: - Maintenance of VRV Systems: - Maintenance of humidifiers: - Maintenance of CCUs: - Maintenance of FCUs, including all associated controls: - Ad hoc reactive and / or additional installation works: - Provision of a 24/7 helpdesk and call out service that operates 365 days a year; and - Only suitably qualified engineers visiting sites, however, the engineer may have an accompanying apprentice.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809857
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539035
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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery

42512000 - Air-conditioning installations

42512100 - Window air-conditioning machines

42512200 - Wall air-conditioning machines

42512400 - Vehicle air conditioners

42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331220 - Air-conditioning installation work

45331221 - Partial air-conditioning installation work

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£910,007 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 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
Magnus Tuck, Procurement Co-ordinator
Contact Email
magnus.tuck@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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