Planning

Provision of a Suspended Access Equipment Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of a Suspended Access Equipment Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) running from 2026 to 2030. This contract, under the education industry category, focuses on maintenance services for campus-wide suspended access systems. The process is initiated through a Prior Information Notice (PIN), and interested parties must register their interest by 12 noon on 11 May 2026. The contract is valued at £160,000 and is classified under CPV codes relevant to maintenance services. Further engagement with the market is anticipated, with a future notice date set for 8 June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for providers of maintenance and repair services specialising in suspended access systems and related infrastructure. Companies offering planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance solutions would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The contract promises consistent work across the University of Strathclyde's campus, presenting businesses with opportunities to build long-term partnerships with a body governed by public law. Engaging in this project could also lead to further collaborations and contracting opportunities within the education sector across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Suspended Access Equipment 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 a Suspended Access Equipment Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) (UOS-42585-2026) 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: - Planned & preventative maintenance (PPM) of campus wide suspended access systems including cradles, building maintenance units, inclined rail building maintenance units & manual travelling gantry systems; and - Ad hoc / reactive services / works.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830212
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554563
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

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

35113100 - Site-safety equipment

35113300 - Safety installations

45233292 - Installation of safety equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51511300 - Installation services of suspended access equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 20262 months 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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