Planning

Supply, Delivery, Installation & Maintenance of Car Park Barriers (2026-30)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

30 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 supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of car park barriers under contract reference UOS-42632-2026. This project falls within the education sector and is categorised under services, with the procurement value estimated at £100,000. Interested parties must register their interest by noon on 8 May 2026, with further engagement planned post-registration on 18 May 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in security systems, maintenance, and related services to grow by aligning with the needs of a prominent educational institution. Companies experienced in providing technical solutions related to access control, safety features, and reactive maintenance services are well-positioned to successfully compete. The University seeks partners capable of offering a high standard of service and innovation, particularly those able to ensure prompt system repairs and upgrades over the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, Installation & Maintenance of Car Park Barriers (2026-30)

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation & Maintenance of Car Park Barriers (2026-30) (UOS-42632-2026) 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: - Provision of bi-annual planned & reactive maintenance for car park barriers & bollards: - Ensure the barriers are correctly linked with the University's access control system: - Ensure correct operation of ground loops: - Ensure barrier intercoms are operational: - Provision of a call out service via dedicated telephone and email with a maximum attendance time of 48-hours. The Contractor must adopt a 'first fix' approach to make the site safe if the repair cannot be completed in the first instance: - Ensuring any new barriers have 'built-in' safety features to account for pedestrian obstruction, vehicle obstruction & any other relevant features; and - Provision of an ongoing upgrades programme over the course of the 4-year contract. There are 10 barriers on campus, 9 of these are more than 15 years old and their replacement is part of this Contract, 3 in the first year and 2 in each subsequent year.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830500
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554880
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

34926000 - Car park control equipment

34928300 - Safety barriers

98351000 - Car park management services

98351100 - Car park services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 20263 days 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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