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Provision of a Star Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)

University of Strathclyde

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17 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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

The University of Strathclyde intends to procure a specialist maintenance service for its Star chillers across the University’s facilities in Glasgow. The service is expected to maintain the chillers to the manufacturer’s specification and support reliable operation. It will include a 24-hour emergency call-out service, suitably qualified engineers with experience of Star chillers, access to Star chiller monitoring software, and awareness of software updates so that versions can be updated during maintenance visits. This is a services contract for planned and responsive chiller maintenance, rather than the supply or installation of new equipment. The University of Strathclyde is the buyer and a central purchasing body. The procurement is classified under CPV 50730000, covering repair and maintenance services of cooling machinery.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the University has announced its intention to establish a measured term contract, but has not yet invited tenders. The expected procedure is a future tender, with a subsequent notice currently anticipated for 15 September 2026. The indicative contract value is £150,000 including the stated currency of GBP, covering one lot. The buyer may carry out further market engagement with interested suppliers. Businesses wishing to take part in that engagement are expected to register their interest by 12 noon on 31 August 2026. The planned contract is described as covering 2026 to 2030, although the buyer states that the information may change. The scope and future procurement arrangements therefore remain subject to development before the tender stage.

This will suit specialist refrigeration, air-conditioning and industrial cooling maintenance contractors able to provide planned servicing and responsive emergency support. Strong candidates will have engineers who are suitably qualified and experienced with Star chillers, including the ability to work across the University’s installed equipment. Suppliers should be prepared to provide round-the-clock call-out coverage and to manage maintenance in line with manufacturer requirements. The work also favours businesses that can obtain or already hold full access rights to Star chiller monitoring software, use software for monitoring, and keep informed about manufacturer updates. Contractors able to update chiller software during scheduled maintenance visits are particularly well placed. Businesses can use the planning period to assess their Star equipment capability, engineer coverage, software access and capacity for a multi-year measured term service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Star Chillers 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 Star Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) (UOS-44820-2026).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a Contract to support the delivery of the activities outlined below. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - maintaining Star chillers to the manufacturer's specification: - providing a 24-hour call out service: - providing engineers that are suitably qualified, and have experience/familiarity with all Star chillers: - having full access rights to Star chillers software for monitoring purposes; and - having an awareness of software updates, and being in a position to update software versions during maintenance visits.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839438
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562471
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 20263 weeks 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
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

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