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Supply, Delivery, Commissioning & Maintenance of Side Stream Filtration Units (2026-30)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow has concluded the procurement process for the "Supply, Delivery, Commissioning & Maintenance of Side Stream Filtration Units (2026-30)" under the award stage. This contract involves the provision of goods within the education sector and is valued at £296,683 GBP. The process utilised a negotiated route without prior publication due to limited technical competition, as only one company, Enwa Water Technology UK, was able to meet the specific requirements following a prior information notice. The contract was signed on 8 April 2026 and spans a four-year period, providing critical support to the university's district heating network.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for growth in the water technology industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in advanced filtration systems. Businesses that offer innovative solutions and technical expertise in water treatment will find this sector rewarding. The contract's demand for high-quality filtration, pH control, and corrosion inhibition creates an avenue for companies in the environmental technology field to showcase their capabilities in delivering cutting-edge equipment that enhances infrastructure efficiency and sustainability. The procurement is focused on ensuring robust maintenance and technical advancement, offering potential for continued collaboration and development beyond initial supply.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, Commissioning & Maintenance of Side Stream Filtration Units (2026-30)

Notice Description

The University has awarded a Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Commissioning & Maintenance of Side Stream Filtration Units (2026-30) (UOS-39828-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Commissioning & Maintenance of Side Stream Filtration Units (2026-30) (UOS-39828-2025).

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. 13 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, 2 companies responded to this questionnaire, however, only 1 (ENWA Water Technology AS (FC023654) T/A ENWA Water Technology UK) 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-r6ebe6-0000822716
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553785
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

42514300 - Filtering apparatus

42910000 - Distilling, filtering or rectifying apparatus

42912000 - Liquid filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus

42912100 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering liquids

42912130 - Apparatus for filtering or purifying beverages

42912300 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

42912310 - Water filtration apparatus

51514100 - Installation services of liquid filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus

51514110 - Installation services of machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£296,683 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ENWA WATER TECHNOLOGY AS T/A ENWA WATER TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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