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title: "PSSR Asset - Pre Inspection enablement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602d7"
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# PSSR Asset - Pre Inspection enablement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602d7

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## Summary

The University of Dundee is seeking bids for its "PSSR Asset – Pre Inspection enablement" contract, which falls under the services category of engineering insurance services. Set in Dundee, the procurement is in the tender update stage with an open procedure. Recent updates have extended key dates including the submission deadline to 23rd February 2026 due to evaluation panel availability. The tender covers the inspection of the University’s engineering assets as mandated by the HSE Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000, with various inspection types and frequencies specified. The procurement is valued at £800,000, and the contract duration is set for 2160 days without renewals.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specializing in engineering insurance services, particularly those experienced in working within operational plant and boiler rooms. Businesses with competent engineers capable of adhering to the MOD safe system of work, or an equivalent, are ideally positioned. The contract demands qualified personnel with expertise in writing safe systems of work and managing risk assessments. As the procurement encourages electronic submissions, businesses proficient in digital tendering processes may find additional ease in participation. This opportunity could significantly bolster the portfolio of service providers who can meet the stringent requirements of such technical inspections.

## Notice

The University's operational district heating network, compressed air systems, pressurisation vessels, chillers over 25kw and steam distribution systems engineering assets are encompassed by all the requirements of the HSE Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR). These regulations and the associated HSG ACOPS requires the University to offer its PSSR engineering assets for frequent inspection by an externally appointed competent person insurance inspector. The frequency of these insurance inspections varies for individual assets at inspection periodicities of 12, 24 and 48 months. The individual asset and its associated stored energy risk is assessed by the insurance company and the University is notified that the inspection type to be undertaken shall be either a Thorough inspection, Sub-Thorough inspection or a Working inspection.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University's operational district heating network, compressed air systems, pressurisation vessels, chillers over 25kw and steam distribution systems engineering assets are encompassed by all the requirements of the HSE Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR). These regulations and the associated HSG ACOPS requires the University to offer its PSSR engineering assets for frequent inspection by an externally appointed competent person insurance inspector. The frequency of these insurance inspections varies for individual assets at inspection periodicities of 12, 24 and 48 months. The individual asset and its associated stored energy risk is assessed by the insurance company and the University is notified that the inspection type to be undertaken shall be either a Thorough inspection, Sub-Thorough inspection or a Working inspection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009631-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66519200 - Engineering insurance services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 16:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009631-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001867-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
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