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title: "Provision of Drain Cleaning, Repairs & Investigation Services (2027-31)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078865"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "University of Strathclyde"
published: "2026-10-15"
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# Provision of Drain Cleaning, Repairs & Investigation Services (2027-31)

Buyer: University of Strathclyde  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078865

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde intends to establish a contract for reactive drain cleaning, repairs and investigation services across its sites and buildings in Glasgow. The work covers drainage surveys to investigate problems and identify remedial action, repair works to resolve defects, and the supply of materials and labour. The contractor will provide written survey reports with video footage, suitable drain-cleaning equipment and a Vactor vehicle for clearing foul water and solid waste. This is a drainage maintenance and repair services requirement, with associated drainage works and cleaning. The scope described is indicative and may change before the procurement reaches the market.

The process is at the planning stage: the University has stated an intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. It expects to establish one contract and anticipates publishing the next notice on 18 January 2027. The planned contract is described as covering 2027–31, and its estimated value is £600,000. The University may undertake further preliminary market consultation under Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested parties were asked to register by 12 noon on 16 November 2026 to express interest in that consultation; this is not a tender submission deadline. The procurement information is subject to change. No award criteria or tender procedure are set out at this planning stage.

This requirement is suited to drainage contractors able to provide a responsive service across multiple university buildings and sites, rather than suppliers focused only on one-off drain clearance. Relevant capability includes investigating drainage faults, carrying out surveys and repairs, setting out remedial work, and supplying the labour, materials and specialist equipment needed to complete it. The buyer specifically anticipates written reports supported by video footage and a Vactor cleaning vehicle capable of clearing foul water and solid waste. Businesses with the operational capacity to combine investigation, cleaning and repair services, and to mobilise equipment and staff across the University’s Glasgow locations, are likely to be best placed to prepare. The buyer has not yet set out specific accreditation or experience requirements.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Drain Cleaning, Repairs & Investigation Services (2027-31) (UOS-45982-2026).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Provide a range of reactive drainage services across all University sites and buildings: - Provide drainage surveys, this service will investigate drainage issues, and establish the required remedial action necessary to resolve drainage defects: - Provide materials & labour rates to carry out drainage repair works to resolve drainage defects: - Provide written drainage reports which include video film footage to support the survey investigation: - Provide all necessary drain cleaning equipment to carry out the required services; and - Provide a Vactor cleaning vehicle to clear foul water and solid waste. Additional information: Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097410-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | University of Strathclyde |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Postcode area | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90912000 - Blast-cleaning services for tubular structures

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2026 at 11:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097410-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845708
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=845708
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

## Provenance

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