Planning

Provision of an Intruder Alarm Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is in the planning stage of procuring a contract for the provision of an Intruder Alarm Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) for the period from 2026 to 2030. This procurement process is categorised under the services sector with a focus on education, aligning with CPV codes including 31625000, 45312200, and 35121700. The contract, valued at £180,000, will be executed within the University's premises in Glasgow, within the region UKM82. Interested parties should note the upcoming future notice date of 30 March 2026 and are encouraged to register their interest by 12 noon on 23 March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security systems maintenance and installations. Companies with expertise in planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance of intruder alarm systems, including integration with access control, CCTV, and remote monitoring, would find this contract particularly suitable. Moreover, those well-versed in UK and European standards such as BS EN 50131 and PD 6662 will compete effectively. The capacity to support various alarm system Grades and provide remote monitoring in partnership with an approved Alarm Receiving Centre enhances the opportunity for growth and further partnership with the University of Strathclyde.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Intruder Alarm 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 Intruder Alarm Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) (UOS-41832-2026).

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: - Planned, preventative and reactive maintenance of all existing intruder alarm systems across the University's sites: - 24/7/365 emergency call-out and fault response capability: - Supply, installation, and configuration of replacement components where required: - System health checks, testing and verification in accordance with relevant standards: - Support for integration with access control, CCTV, and remote monitoring systems (where applicable): - Provision of maintenance reports, service logs, and asset updates following each visit: - Ability to maintain and repair a variety of intruder alarm system makes/models, including both wired and wireless technologies: - Compliance with current UK/European standards including (as applicable): BS EN 50131 series (Alarm Systems - Intrusion and Hold-up Systems) / PD 6662 (Scheme for Intruder Alarm Systems) / BS 8243 (Installation & Configuration of Intruder Alarm Systems): - Capability to support Grade 2, Grade 3 or Grade 4 systems depending on operational requirements; and - Remote monitoring support in partnership with an approved Alarm Receiving Centre (if required).. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826345
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551541
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

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

35121700 - Alarm systems

45312200 - Burglar-alarm system installation work

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 20262 weeks to go
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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