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Supply & Delivery of Building, Timber & Trade Materials, including Power Tools (2025-2029)

University of Strathclyde

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23 Apr 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, is actively seeking tenders for the supply and delivery of building, timber, trade materials, and power tools for a contract running from 2025 to 2029. This tender falls under the education and goods category and employs an open procurement method, encouraging wide participation. Interested suppliers have until 14th May 2026 to submit their bids electronically, with the contract award starting on the same date. This procurement initiative supports the University's operational needs and is structured as a sole supply agreement without installation or maintenance requirements. The procurement process is conducted via PCS-Tender, requiring compliance with set economic and technical criteria, including specific insurance and management standards.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in building and trade supplies, timber materials, and power tools. Firms with expertise in supplying general building, insulation, and decorating materials will find this contract particularly lucrative, given its estimated value of £136,871. Businesses capable of swiftly responding to requests and delivering quality products efficiently should consider participating. Additionally, this procurement is a potential growth avenue for medium-sized enterprises meeting the financial turnover and insurance prerequisites detailed in the SPD (Scotland) questions. Suppliers with established electronic ordering and invoicing systems may benefit from streamlined operations and ongoing relationships with a prominent educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply & Delivery of Building, Timber & Trade Materials, including Power Tools (2025-2029)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a Contract for the Supply & Delivery of Building, Timber & Trade Materials, including Power Tools (2025-2029) (UOS-39145-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. The Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - General building supplies: - Timber and sheet materials: - Insulation and damp-proofing products: - Paints and decorating materials: - Fixings and fasteners: - Hand tools and power tools: - All deliveries must be delivered to the University's appointed location, and the Contractor must contact the University's nominated representative on the working day before any delivery is due: - All deliveries must have a delivery note, and part orders are only acceptable where the delivery note clearly outlines what has been delivered: - The Contractor must respond within 48 hours for a request for quote (RFQ) from the University for any ad hoc items not accounted for in the Pricing Document. These items must be delivered within 4 days of the PO being issued: - Implementation of a catalogue for ordering products that will be uploaded onto FMS, allowing users to purchase from a core product list with fixed pricing windows; and - If there is an emergency or urgent requirement and the items are in stock, the University / Estates Services team can collect them from the Contractor's local depot. The Contract will be awarded on a sole supply basis, and its remit largely relates to Goods. Please note, it does not include for the installation and / or maintenance of building, timber & trade materials which is carried out by staff within the Estates Services team at the University.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830167
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554534
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,871 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
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

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
Postcode Area
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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