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

University of Strathclyde

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11 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is buying suspended access equipment maintenance and related works for its John Anderson Campus in Glasgow. The service covers safety inspections, testing and certification of campus suspended access equipment, including AESA building maintenance units, Noracon inclined travelling gantries and Rostek monorail access systems. The requirement includes annual load testing, planned and preventative maintenance, remedial and reactive works, detailed maintenance reports with photographs and pass/fail certificates, training for equipment operators, and the supply, delivery and installation of suspended access systems where needed. Equipment includes monorail-mounted suspended cradles, horizontally and vertically mounted suspended building maintenance units, inclined rail units and a manual travelling gantry. This is a specialist maintenance service contract, classified under CPV 51511300.

The procurement reached tender: the University invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission in English. The tender deadline was 1 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC, when bids were also scheduled to be opened; the evaluation period began on that date. The estimated procurement value is £146,436. The contract is for 24 months, with options to extend for up to two further 12-month periods at the University's discretion. Bids must remain valid for 90 days after submission. Variants are not allowed. The process uses one lot. Selection covers financial standing, technical qualifications, quality assurance and environmental management. Tenderers must meet the specified turnover, insurance, qualification and standards requirements set out in the procurement documents.

This opportunity suits specialist suspended-access, façade-access and lifting-equipment contractors able to inspect, test, certify, maintain, repair and install complex access systems across a university campus. Strong candidates will have competent and appropriately trained engineers familiar with building maintenance units, suspended cradles, travelling gantries, monorail systems and inclined rail equipment, and able to deliver statutory-style testing, preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, photographic reporting and operator training. The buyer requires the Specialist Access Engineering & Maintenance Association (SAEMA) and Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) qualifications, or demonstrated equivalents. Applicants must also meet the required quality-assurance and environmental-management standards, demonstrate an established operating capability, and provide the technical resources and organisational capacity needed for campus-wide service delivery. Consortium members and subcontractors may be used, but tendering groups are jointly and severally liable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of a Suspended Access Equipment Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) (UOS-44920-2026).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a Contract for the activities outlined below. The Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Carry out safety inspections, testing and certification of all suspended access equipment across the John Anderson Campus in full accordance with the requirements of SAFED LG3 Issue 03.2, using competent and appropriately trained personnel: - Annual load tests and certification that complies with BS 6037-1:2017, BS 6037-2:2020, SAFED LG3 Issue 03.2, and BS 7985:2013: - Associated remedial / reactive services / works: - Provision of a detailed maintenance report upon completion of the visit, which must include photographic evidence, system locations, and Pass/Fail certificates: - The principal systems covered under this contract include the AESA Building Maintenance Units (BMUs), Noracon Inclined Travelling Gantries, and Rostek Monorail Access Systems: - Planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) of campus wide suspended access equipment including monorail mounted suspended cradles, horizontal & vertically mounted suspended BMUs, inclined rail building maintenance units, and a manual travelling gantry system: - Provision of training services to ensure correct operation of equipment; and - Supply, delivery and installation of suspended access systems where required.. 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-r6ebe6-0000839830
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562050
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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
£146,436 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 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. July 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

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