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Provision of a Carrier Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for a Carrier Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) for the period 2026-2030. This project, in the education industry category, was processed through a limited procurement method leading to the award of the contract to Carrier Solutions UK Ltd. This negotiation was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, based on technical reasons. The award decision was formalised on 28th January 2026, with the contract valued at GBP 363,874 over 48 months. The project, aimed at maintaining Carrier chillers at the university, includes additional provisions such as a 24-hour call-out service and full access to Carrier software for ongoing monitoring and updates. The procurement method aligns with Regulation 33 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in chiller maintenance and related services, particularly those with technical expertise and capabilities to fulfil complex service requirements. Companies that excel in software management for monitoring and updating chillers, provide round-the-clock support, and have a proficient team of engineers could benefit from this venture. Such contracts enhance the supplier's portfolio and provide sustained business growth through long-term service agreements. The procurement framework provides a platform for suppliers to showcase technical acumen and expand their footprint within the educational sector in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Carrier Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)

Notice Description

This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice relates to a project to establish an agreement for the Provision of a Carrier Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) at the University of Strathclyde. The estimated value of the Contract across a 48-month period is GBP 363,874, exclusive of VAT.

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: - maintaining Carrier chillers to the manufacturer's specification: - providing a 24-hour call out service: - providing engineers that are suitably qualified, and have experience/familiarity with all Carrier chillers: - having full access rights to Carrier software for monitoring purposes: - having an awareness of software updates, and being in a position to update software versions during maintenance visits; and - providing data trace on CCN (Carrier Control Network) on run load conditions.

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Procurement Information

A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published via Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) on 09 December 2025, with a request for interested parties to register their interest no later than 12 noon on 19 December 2025. 12 companies noted an interest by this specified closing date, and as part of market engagement for this opportunity, a questionnaire was issued to those same suppliers. Please note, only 1 company (Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (03723803)) responded to this questionnaire, and the University confirmed that they can fulfill the requirements set out under the Prior Information Notice (PIN). Therefore it has been determined that the appropriate route to market for this requirement is the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 33 - Use of the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication; - (1) A contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice in any of the following cases - b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons - (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821916
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548227
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31141000 - Water coolers

31161200 - Gas cooling systems

31161600 - Stator cooling water systems

42113130 - Condenser air-cooling systems

42122160 - Cooling pumps

42122161 - Cooling-water pumps

42152100 - Reactor-cooling systems

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

42943300 - Immersion coolers

42943500 - Recirculating coolers

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£363,874 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kenneth Carlin, Category Manager
Contact Email
kenneth.carlin@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARRIER SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548227
    Provision of a Carrier Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) - This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice relates to a project to establish an agreement for the Provision of a Carrier Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) at the University of Strathclyde. The estimated value of the Contract across a 48-month period is GBP 363,874, exclusive of VAT.

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