Planning

Provision of Electric Motor Maintenance & Associated Services (2026-30)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 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 the provision of electric motor maintenance and associated services spanning from 2026 to 2030. This project, with a reference number UOS-42030-2026, is currently at the planning stage. As part of the education sector and identified under CPV code 50532100, the procurement invites interested parties to register their interest by 12 noon on 10 April 2026. The university is a buyer and central purchasing body with a budget of £150,000 for this procurement, focusing on services within the UKM82 region and tasked with maintaining and servicing electrical motors and associated systems.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in electric motor maintenance, rewinds, mechanical overhauls, motor control systems, and emergency call-out services. Firms equipped with expertise in dynamic balancing, vibration analysis, and providing comprehensive engineering solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Those capable of delivering test reports, wiring diagrams, and certifications will find further opportunity to demonstrate their competencies. Engaging with this procurement process can not only enhance a company's portfolio within the educational sector but also establish long-term relations with a prominent university.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Electric Motor Maintenance & Associated Services (2026-30)

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Electric Motor Maintenance & Associated Services (2026-30) (UOS-42030-2026) 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: - providing maintenance of electric motors & other associated systems: - providing motor rewinds including: attending site, provision of lifting equipment (where required) to remove motor, remove from site, rewind using Class F or H insulation, dynamic balancing to ISO 21940, bearing replacement and, electrical testing & certification: - provide mechanical overhaul including: complete disassembly and inspection, shaft and rotor condition assessment, replacement of bearings and seals, machining and refurbishment, laser alignment, vibration analysis: -maintenance of motor control systems including: design, supply, installation and commissioning of motor control panels, supply and commissioning of inverters (VSDs), parameter programming and optimisation, functional testing and safety verification, and harmonic assessment: - providing a 24-hour call out service; and - providing test reports, material certificates, wiring diagrams, as-built drawings & warranty certificates following inspection (where applicable).. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827435
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553126
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

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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

31110000 - Electric motors

31160000 - Parts of electric motors, generators and transformers

42124100 - Parts of engines or motors

50532100 - Repair and maintenance services of electric motors

51111000 - Installation services of electric motors, generators and transformers

51111100 - Installation services of electric motors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 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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