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title: "Provision of Drain Cleaning & Investigation Services (2025-29)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799577"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Provision of Drain Cleaning & Investigation Services (2025-29)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799577

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, a central purchasing body located in Glasgow, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of drain cleaning and investigation services, running from 2025 to 2029. This procurement process falls under the "services" category and is relevant to the education sector. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been released, detailing the planned contract with an estimated value of £240,000. Potential suppliers are encouraged to register their interest by 12 noon on 5th June 2025. A further notice is expected on 12th June 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in drainage services, particularly those capable of offering reactive drainage solutions, conducting surveys, and providing comprehensive reports and support services. Companies that can supply necessary equipment, such as Vactor cleaning vehicles, and those experienced in executing similar contracts would be well-positioned to compete. Given the focus on educational institution services, contractors with a background in servicing universities may find this an attractive opportunity for growth and visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Drain Cleaning & Investigation Services (2025-29) (UOS-36560-2025).

### 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.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530897 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| 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 |
| Post town | 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

- 22 May 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530897

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530897
  Provision of Drain Cleaning & Investigation Services (2025-29) - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Drain Cleaning & Investigation Services (2025-29) (UOS-36560-2025).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=799577
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799577

## Provenance

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