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Strathclyde Pharma Solutions Equipment Service & Maintenance

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Award

20 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

04 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

16 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

09 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde sought specialist equipment servicing and maintenance for Strathclyde Pharma Solutions within its Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences in Glasgow. The facility is MHRA-licensed and manufactures investigative medicinal products for clinical trials. The requirement covered annual servicing, planned preventative maintenance, repairs, adjustments, consumable and non-consumable parts, emergency call-outs and calibration where applicable. Equipment included a Water for Injection system with a 500-litre stainless-steel tank, circulation equipment and pipework, a Telstar pure steam generator, storage vessels, distribution loops, a Telstar oven, a Telstar autoclave and a Lancer glassware washer. This is a specialist engineering, calibration and maintenance services requirement for pharmaceutical and clean-room production equipment.

The procurement was run as a single-lot open procedure using electronic submissions, evaluated on quality at 40% and price at 60%. The estimated value was £120,000. The proposed contract period was 720 days, or 24 months, with no renewal or additional-purchase option. The tender deadline and bid opening were both 31 August 2026 at 12:00, and bids were to remain valid for 90 days. The process required English-language tenders. Suppliers needed average annual turnover of at least £240,000 over the previous three years, employer’s liability insurance of £10 million, public and product liability insurance of £10 million, and professional indemnity insurance of £2 million. Three relevant examples from the previous three years were required. The award outcome was recorded as unsuccessful and discontinued.

This requirement indicates recurring demand from the University of Strathclyde for suppliers able to maintain and calibrate pharmaceutical production and clean-room equipment, support operational continuity and respond quickly to faults. A credible future supplier would need suitably qualified engineers experienced with Water for Injection systems, pure steam generation, autoclaves, ovens, freeze-dryer clean-in-place systems, washers, storage vessels and associated distribution loops. Capability should include planned maintenance, routine repairs, calibration protocols, certificates, service reporting, telephone triage and on-site engineering support. Strong candidates would hold ISO 9001 for quality, ISO 14001 for environmental management and ISO 45001 or OHSAS 18001 for health and safety, supported by robust health and safety procedures, staff training evidence and the capacity to provide parts and additional labour when required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strathclyde Pharma Solutions Equipment Service & Maintenance

Notice Description

Strathclyde Pharma Solutions, a research group within University of Strathclyde's Strathclyde Institute for Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences is a MHRA licensed manufacturing facility, supplying investigative medicinal products to clinical trials. We require a Supplier to undertake annual servicing and calibration of equipment as well as service cover for emergency call out. As part of our clean room facility, we generate our own Water For Injection which feeds associated equipment. The WFI System comprises of a 500L 316L stainless steel tank, circulation pump, control panel and a circulation loop of pipe work with 4 off-take sample areas. This system is connected to the Telstar Steam Generator, the Telstar Freeze Drier Clean in Place system and the Lancer Washer. The whole system is operated under automatic control. The Contracting Authority is seeking a supplier who will perform annual maintenance, and where appropriate, calibration. Additional equipment that also require to be serviced and all equipment is listed below. - Telstar GVP 86E Pure Steam Generator with Condensing Unit - Storage vessels - Distribution loops incl. POU valves on WFI loop, and PSG loop - Telstar Oven HED 500 - Telstar Autoclave AVV 350 DV - Lancer Glassware Washer 1600 PCM DPSS

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority requires a supplier that can fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: -The Supplier shall deploy suitably qualified engineers on a periodic basis to carry out equipment adjustment and planned preventative maintenance activities. -Planned servicing and maintenance visits shall be agreed in advance between the Supplier and the Contracting Authority. - Where the Supplier is unable to attend a scheduled visit, they shall notify the Contracting Authority at the earliest opportunity, and such notification must be acknowledged. - During scheduled visits, the Supplier shall undertake routine repairs, adjustments, and replacement of consumable parts arising from normal use. - All works shall be undertaken during standard operating hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (SIPBS operating hours). - The Supplier shall provide telephone support with a targeted response time of four (4) hours to address equipment issues and maintain operational continuity. - Where issues cannot be resolved remotely, the Supplier shall provide on-site support within a targeted forty-eight (48) hours to minimise downtime. - Where issues persist beyond these response targets, the Supplier shall provide additional labour resources as required to restore equipment functionality. - The Contracting Authority is considering a fully inclusive contract model in which all associated costs, including labour, travel, expenses, spare parts, replacement engineer time, and software updates, are included within the Contract. - The Contract shall include coverage of non-consumable parts at no additional cost. - The Contract is expected to cover all listed equipment, associated components, and spare parts for a proposed duration of twenty-four (24) months. - The Supplier shall provide calibration services where applicable and issue calibration certificates upon completion. - The Supplier shall provide a written service report following each visit within an agreed timeframe. - The Supplier may be required to work alongside the University's Insurance Inspector where applicable. - The Supplier shall be able to provide evidence of training for all staff performing activities upon request. - The Supplier shall generate a pre-approved protocol for the work prior to commencement of calibration/maintenance activities. - The Supplier shall hold ISO14001 Environmental standard - The Supplier must hold ISO45001 for Health & Safety or OHSAS18001. - The Supplier will hold ISO9001 for Quality. - The Supplier must maintain a Health & Safety policy.. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831539
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562865
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

50433000 - Calibration services

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
21 Aug 20266 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557579
    Strathclyde Pharma Solutions Equipment Service & Maintenance - Strathclyde Pharma Solutions, a research group within University of Strathclyde's Strathclyde Institute for Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences is a MHRA licensed manufacturing facility, supplying investigative medicinal products to clinical trials. We require a partner to undertake annual servicing and calibration of equipment as well as service cover for emergency call out. As part of our clean room facility, we generate our own Water For Injection which feeds associated equipment. The WFI System comprises of a 500L 316L stainless steel tank, circulation pump, control panel and a circulation loop of pipe work with 4 off-take sample areas. This system is connected to the Telstar Steam Generator, the Telstar Freeze Drier Clean in Place system and the Lancer Washer. The whole system is operated under automatic control. The Contracting Authority is seeking notes of interest for a potential tender exercise to award a supplier who will perform annual maintenance, and where appropriate, calibration. Additional equipment that also require to be serviced and all equipment is listed below. - Telstar GVP 86E Pure Steam Generator with Condensing Unit - Storage vessels - Distribution loops incl. POU valves on WFI loop, and PSG loop - Telstar Oven HED 500 - Telstar Autoclave AVV 350 DV - Lancer Glassware Washer 1600 PCM DPSS
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560299
    Strathclyde Pharma Solutions Equipment Service & Maintenance - Strathclyde Pharma Solutions, a research group within University of Strathclyde's Strathclyde Institute for Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences is a MHRA licensed manufacturing facility, supplying investigative medicinal products to clinical trials. We require a Supplier to undertake annual servicing and calibration of equipment as well as service cover for emergency call out. As part of our clean room facility, we generate our own Water For Injection which feeds associated equipment. The WFI System comprises of a 500L 316L stainless steel tank, circulation pump, control panel and a circulation loop of pipe work with 4 off-take sample areas. This system is connected to the Telstar Steam Generator, the Telstar Freeze Drier Clean in Place system and the Lancer Washer. The whole system is operated under automatic control. The Contracting Authority is seeking a supplier who will perform annual maintenance, and where appropriate, calibration. Additional equipment that also require to be serviced and all equipment is listed below. - Telstar GVP 86E Pure Steam Generator with Condensing Unit - Storage vessels - Distribution loops incl. POU valves on WFI loop, and PSG loop - Telstar Oven HED 500 - Telstar Autoclave AVV 350 DV - Lancer Glassware Washer 1600 PCM DPSS
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562714
    Strathclyde Pharma Solutions Equipment Service & Maintenance - Strathclyde Pharma Solutions, a research group within University of Strathclyde's Strathclyde Institute for Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences is a MHRA licensed manufacturing facility, supplying investigative medicinal products to clinical trials. We require a Supplier to undertake annual servicing and calibration of equipment as well as service cover for emergency call out. As part of our clean room facility, we generate our own Water For Injection which feeds associated equipment. The WFI System comprises of a 500L 316L stainless steel tank, circulation pump, control panel and a circulation loop of pipe work with 4 off-take sample areas. This system is connected to the Telstar Steam Generator, the Telstar Freeze Drier Clean in Place system and the Lancer Washer. The whole system is operated under automatic control. The Contracting Authority is seeking a supplier who will perform annual maintenance, and where appropriate, calibration. Additional equipment that also require to be serviced and all equipment is listed below. - Telstar GVP 86E Pure Steam Generator with Condensing Unit - Storage vessels - Distribution loops incl. POU valves on WFI loop, and PSG loop - Telstar Oven HED 500 - Telstar Autoclave AVV 350 DV - Lancer Glassware Washer 1600 PCM DPSS
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562865
    Strathclyde Pharma Solutions Equipment Service & Maintenance - Strathclyde Pharma Solutions, a research group within University of Strathclyde's Strathclyde Institute for Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences is a MHRA licensed manufacturing facility, supplying investigative medicinal products to clinical trials. We require a Supplier to undertake annual servicing and calibration of equipment as well as service cover for emergency call out. As part of our clean room facility, we generate our own Water For Injection which feeds associated equipment. The WFI System comprises of a 500L 316L stainless steel tank, circulation pump, control panel and a circulation loop of pipe work with 4 off-take sample areas. This system is connected to the Telstar Steam Generator, the Telstar Freeze Drier Clean in Place system and the Lancer Washer. The whole system is operated under automatic control. The Contracting Authority is seeking a supplier who will perform annual maintenance, and where appropriate, calibration. Additional equipment that also require to be serviced and all equipment is listed below. - Telstar GVP 86E Pure Steam Generator with Condensing Unit - Storage vessels - Distribution loops incl. POU valves on WFI loop, and PSG loop - Telstar Oven HED 500 - Telstar Autoclave AVV 350 DV - Lancer Glassware Washer 1600 PCM DPSS

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