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

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is currently engaging in an open procurement process for the provision of an Intruder & Disabled Toilet Alarm Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) covering the years 2026 to 2030. This tender is in the education services category and involves maintenance services across the University's sites in Glasgow. The contract covers planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance, including emergency callouts. The procurement is managed by Magnus Tuck, the Procurement Co-ordinator, and the tender submissions must be electronically submitted by noon on 25th May 2026. The tender procedure is open, allowing any appropriately qualified business to compete without restrictions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in alarm and security systems maintenance and repair. Firms with experience in handling both wired and wireless technologies and those familiar with UK/European standards such as BS EN 50131 series and BS 8243 will find this procurement opportunity particularly suitable. The contract has a base duration of 24 months, with potential extensions, fostering long-term business growth. The anticipated contract value is GBP 217,676, a promising figure for businesses capable of meeting the detailed technical and financial requirements stipulated, including holding necessary qualifications, and insurance as defined in the tender documents.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of an Intruder & Disabled Toilet 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 measured term contract (MTC) to support the delivery of activities outlined below. The 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). Emergency call outs require the Contractor to arrive at the site within 4 hours to ensure that the site is made safe / secure immediately and shall adopt a "first fix" approach. The site should be corrected within a maximum of 24-hours. The Contractor will be required to confirm that they have access to spares, including panels, to ensure this is achievable. This Contract will be awarded on a sole supply basis and will be largely related to Services.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

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.

Renewal: The contract duration is 24-months, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12-month periods. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to utilise the extension periods at its discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830067
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554511
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£217,676 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, it is envisaged that when this Contract comes to an end that the Contracting Authority will tender this requirement again - a Contract Notice is expected to be published in c. April 2030.

Notice Status

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

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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