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Provision of Occupational Hygiene Services

University of Strathclyde

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21 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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

The University of Strathclyde intends to appoint an occupational hygiene specialist for its Department of Safety, Wellbeing and Resilience. The service will support the University’s occupational hygiene programme across its Glasgow environments. It will identify and assess workplace exposure to harmful agents, measure employee exposure levels and evaluate related health risks. The scope covers chemical, biological, physical, ergonomic and psychosocial factors, including vapours, gases, dust, biological agents, noise, vibration, heat and cold. The supplier will assess existing controls, recommend measures to eliminate or reduce risks, advise on health surveillance, carry out monitoring and exposure surveys, interpret results, and provide ongoing advice on legislation, standards and good practice. The work is classified as occupational health and safety services (CPV 90700000).

This procurement is at the planning stage: the University has announced an intention to procure, but has not invited tenders. It expects to publish the next notice on 8 September 2026. The planned contract has one lot and an estimated value of £72,000. The University is conducting market engagement through a questionnaire, with interested businesses asked to register by close of business on 28 August 2026 by completing it and emailing it to the stated departmental contact. The planned service will be delivered in Glasgow. The appointed provider will be expected to give evidence-based, proportionate advice aligned with current legal and professional standards. This is preparation and engagement only, rather than a bid submission stage.

This will suit an established occupational hygiene consultancy or specialist practitioner able to support a varied university estate and provide both practical assessments and strategic advice. Relevant capability includes identifying workplace hazards, designing and carrying out exposure monitoring, interpreting measurements, evaluating control effectiveness, recommending proportionate risk controls and advising on health surveillance. The supplier will also need to track changes in health and safety legislation, regulations, standards and professional practice, then help the University implement resulting actions. The named occupational hygienist must be a Licentiate Member of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene, hold the BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene or an equivalent entry qualification, and appear on the BOHS Register of Occupational Hygiene Professionals. Businesses should use the engagement period to assess their qualifications and service capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Occupational Hygiene Services

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde's Department of Safety, Wellbeing and Resilience (SWR) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and competent Occupational Hygienist to provide specialist Occupational Hygiene Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde's Department of Safety, Wellbeing and Resilience (SWR) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and competent Occupational Hygienist to provide specialist Occupational Hygiene Services. The appointed supplier will apply recognised scientific and engineering principles to identify, assess, and evaluate workplace exposures to agents that may be harmful to health. Services will include the identification of occupational hazards, measurement of employee exposure levels, and assessment of the associated health risks arising from chemical, biological, physical, ergonomic, and psychosocial factors across a range of University environments. The purpose of these assessments is to: - Evaluate the effectiveness of existing control measures; - Assess risks to employee health and wellbeing; - Recommend appropriate actions to eliminate or reduce risks; and - Support the University's compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and best practice. - Potential workplace hazards may include, but are not limited to, chemical vapours, gases, dusts, biological agents, noise, vibration, heat, cold, ergonomic factors, and psychosocial hazards. The appointed supplier will provide the expertise, advice, guidance, and support required to assist the University's Occupational Hygiene Programme, including: - Providing professional occupational hygiene advice and guidance; - Identifying suitable and effective risk control measures to reduce workplace exposures; - Advising on the need for, and appropriate implementation of, health surveillance programmes; - Conducting occupational hygiene assessments, monitoring, and exposure surveys as required; - Interpreting assessment and monitoring results and providing clear recommendations; - Keeping the University informed of relevant changes to legislation, regulations, standards, and industry best practice; and - Providing advice on the implications of legislative changes and supporting the implementation of any necessary actions. The supplier shall ensure that all advice and recommendations are evidence-based, proportionate to the risk, and aligned with current legal and professional standards. Note that: The Occupational Hygienist: - Must be a Licentiate Member of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene - Must have obtained BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene (or one of the equivalent entry routes). - Must be listed on the BOHS Register of Occupational Hygiene Professionals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840766
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562799
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 20262 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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