--- title: "PSSR Asset - Pre Inspection enablement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000820100" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820100" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000820100.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000820100.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE" published: "2026-02-03" --- # PSSR Asset - Pre Inspection enablement Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000820100 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820100) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000820100.json) ## Summary The University of Dundee is inviting tenders for "PSSR Asset – Pre Inspection Enablement," a contract focusing on the evaluation and maintenance of the university's operational district heating network and other engineering assets as per the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. Located in Dundee, the procurement stage is at tender with an open procedure method. Relevant industries include engineering services, specifically those handling pressurisation vessels, chillers, and steam systems. Notably, the deadline for submission has been extended to 23 February 2026, highlighting the need for qualified staff on the evaluation panel. Businesses interested in participating should ensure their bids are submitted electronically or in written format by this date. The contract is valued at GBP 800,000 and extra emphasis is placed on compliance with industry-recognized safety standards. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the mechanical and engineering sectors, especially those with expertise in operational maintenance of heating and pressure systems. Companies with the capacity to engage skilled personnel and those experienced in handling inspection and compliance processes according to the Health and Safety Executive guidelines will find this contract highly compatible with their services. The tender encourages competition from firms able to appoint qualified staff capable of operating within live engineering environments and managing pressure systems safely. By aligning with recognised safety procedures, such as those of the Ministry of Defence, enterprises can demonstrate their suitability and reinforce their reputation within the critical infrastructure sector. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548734 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | 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 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548734 - 9 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546848 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546848 PSSR Asset - Pre Inspection enablement - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundee.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=820100 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820100 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=820100 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820100. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000820100.json.