--- title: "Provision of a Star Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839438" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839438" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839438.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839438.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "University of Strathclyde" published: "2026-08-17" --- # Provision of a Star Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) Buyer: University of Strathclyde Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839438 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839438) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839438.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde intends to procure a specialist maintenance service for its Star chillers across the University’s facilities in Glasgow. The service is expected to maintain the chillers to the manufacturer’s specification and support reliable operation. It will include a 24-hour emergency call-out service, suitably qualified engineers with experience of Star chillers, access to Star chiller monitoring software, and awareness of software updates so that versions can be updated during maintenance visits. This is a services contract for planned and responsive chiller maintenance, rather than the supply or installation of new equipment. The University of Strathclyde is the buyer and a central purchasing body. The procurement is classified under CPV 50730000, covering repair and maintenance services of cooling machinery. This procurement is at the planning stage: the University has announced its intention to establish a measured term contract, but has not yet invited tenders. The expected procedure is a future tender, with a subsequent notice currently anticipated for 15 September 2026. The indicative contract value is £150,000 including the stated currency of GBP, covering one lot. The buyer may carry out further market engagement with interested suppliers. Businesses wishing to take part in that engagement are expected to register their interest by 12 noon on 31 August 2026. The planned contract is described as covering 2026 to 2030, although the buyer states that the information may change. The scope and future procurement arrangements therefore remain subject to development before the tender stage. This will suit specialist refrigeration, air-conditioning and industrial cooling maintenance contractors able to provide planned servicing and responsive emergency support. Strong candidates will have engineers who are suitably qualified and experienced with Star chillers, including the ability to work across the University’s installed equipment. Suppliers should be prepared to provide round-the-clock call-out coverage and to manage maintenance in line with manufacturer requirements. The work also favours businesses that can obtain or already hold full access rights to Star chiller monitoring software, use software for monitoring, and keep informed about manufacturer updates. Contractors able to update chiller software during scheduled maintenance visits are particularly well placed. Businesses can use the planning period to assess their Star equipment capability, engineer coverage, software access and capacity for a multi-year measured term service. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of a Star Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) (UOS-44820-2026). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a Contract to support the delivery of the activities outlined below. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - maintaining Star chillers to the manufacturer's specification: - providing a 24-hour call out service: - providing engineers that are suitably qualified, and have experience/familiarity with all Star chillers: - having full access rights to Star chillers software for monitoring purposes; and - having an awareness of software updates, and being in a position to update software versions during maintenance visits.. 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=AUG562471 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups ## Release History - 17 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562471 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562471 Provision of a Star Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of a Star Chillers Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) (UOS-44820-2026). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839438 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=839438 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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