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Provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (including Edge Protection) (2025-29)

University of Strathclyde · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 12:22.

Opportunity overview

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of a Safety Access Systems Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (including Edge Protection) (2025-29) (UOS-36989-2025).

Classification

  • CPV50000000 — Repair and maintenance services
  • CPV35113100 — Site-safety equipment
  • CPV35113300 — Safety installations
  • CPV45233292 — Installation of safety equipment
  • CPV50800000 — Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Lots

  • The University of Strathclyde (the “University”) is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. The Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Carry out safety inspections, testing, and certification of all free-standing roof edge protection systems across the John Anderson Campus in full accordance with the requirements of BS EN 13374:2013 + A1:2018, using competent and appropriately trained personnel: - Carry out Safety inspection to roof fixed roof ladder access system inline with BS 4211:2005+A1:2008 Specification for permanently fixed ladders: - BS EN 12951:2004 Prefabricated accessories for roofing - Permanently fixed roof ladders Product specification and test methods: - A detailed report must be provided, including photographic evidence, system locations, and Pass/Fail certification: - The principal systems covered under this Contract include the EVO Guardrail Safety System (including inclined and radius configurations and associated accessories) and IKO roofing rail systems, specifically the Elite Safety Systems Po-Guard edge protection system and related accessories: - Planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) of campus wide safety access systems including eye bolts, abseil points and latch way systems. Eye bolts and latch ways require inspection and maintenance on an annual basis, and abseil points require testing every six months: - Supply, delivery & installation of safety access systems where required: - Provide training - Safe Work at Height Training (for Site Operatives) and Rescue & Evacuation Training at height; and - Ad hoc / reactive services / works. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.£403k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
UOS-36989-2025
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings to the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: "Average" Yearly Turnover 2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: Insurance Requirements
Minimum
Minimum level(s) of standards required: 1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: "Average" Yearly Turnover The Tenderer will be required to have a minimum average yearly turnover of GBP 805,962 for the past 3 financial years. 2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: Insurance Requirements It is a requirement that the Tenderer holds, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below; SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.1a Professional Risk Indemnity: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 2 million any one claim, and without limit to the number of claims. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.1b Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.2 Public Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims. Product Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in the aggregate. Motor Vehicle Insurance - maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 5 million for Property Damage, and unlimited in respect of Third Party Injury.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
1. SPD (Scotland) SPD Part 4C.6: Qualifications 2. SPD (Scotland) SPD Part 4D.1: Quality Assurance Schemes 3. SPD (Scotland) SPD Part 4D.2: Environmental Management
Minimum
1. SPD (Scotland) SPD Part 4C.6: Qualifications The Tenderer must confirm they hold specific qualifications / training (or equivalent) in relation to the requirements of this Contract. These are as follows: - Certification / training to install and/or test the EN795 Class A1/A2, B, C, D & E fall arrest / restraint systems for MSA Latchways and 3M fall protection systems: - BS EN 13374:2013 + A1:2018 - Temporary edge protection systems: - BS 4211:2005+A1:2008 Specification for permanently fixed ladders; and - BS EN 12951:2004 Prefabricated accessories for roofing. 2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1: Quality Assurance Schemes Due to restrictions placed upon the character count by the advertising portal, the Tenderer should refer to the full detail provided within the document "Appendix I - Contract Notice Additional Information", which can be found in the "Appendices" folder, within the "Buyers Attachments" area within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender (PCS-T). The Tenderer must meet the relevant minimum level(s) of standards set out. 3. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2: Environmental Management Standards Due to restrictions placed upon the character count by the advertising portal, the Tenderer should refer to the full detail provided within the document "Appendix I - Contract Notice Additional Information", which can be found in the "Appendices" folder, within the "Buyers Attachments" area within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender (PCS-T). The Tenderer must meet the relevant minimum level(s) of standards set out.

Applies To

supplier

Contract terms

Performance Terms
For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Contract, please refer to the tender documents (details of how to access these being set out in section 1.3) Communication, of this Contract Notice. The University of Strathclyde will require the members of any tendering group of entities (including, but not limited to consortium members, members of a group of economic operators and/or subcontractors) to be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the Contract (no matter the legal form taken by those entities in order to enter into the Contract).
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
27 Apr 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Expected award period

Starts
27 Apr 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
27 Apr 2026, 12:00

Recurrence

Description
Yes, it is envisaged that when this Contract comes to an end that the Contracting Authority will tender this requirement again - a Contract Notice is expected to be published in c. March 2030.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
The University of Strathclyde (the “University”) is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. The Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Carry out safety inspections, testing, and certification of all free-standing roof edge protection systems across the John Anderson Campus in full accordance with the requirements of BS EN 13374:2013 + A1:2018, using competent and appropriately trained personnel: - Carry out Safety inspection to roof fixed roof ladder access system inline with BS 4211:2005+A1:2008 Specification for permanently fixed ladders: - BS EN 12951:2004 Prefabricated accessories for roofing - Permanently fixed roof ladders Product specification and test methods: - A detailed report must be provided, including photographic evidence, system locations, and Pass/Fail certification: - The principal systems covered under this Contract include the EVO Guardrail Safety System (including inclined and radius configurations and associated accessories) and IKO roofing rail systems, specifically the Elite Safety Systems Po-Guard edge protection system and related accessories: - Planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) of campus wide safety access systems including eye bolts, abseil points and latch way systems. Eye bolts and latch ways require inspection and maintenance on an annual basis, and abseil points require testing every six months: - Supply, delivery & installation of safety access systems where required: - Provide training - Safe Work at Height Training (for Site Operatives) and Rescue & Evacuation Training at height; and - Ad hoc / reactive services / works. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Value

Amount
402,981
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Renewal

Description
The contract duration is 24-months, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12-month periods. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to utilise the extension periods at its discretion.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Options

Description
In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
35113100
Description
Site-safety equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
35113300
Description
Safety installations
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45233292
Description
Installation of safety equipment
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
50800000
Description
Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82

Delivery Location

Description
University of Strathclyde

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
University of Strathclyde
Id
GB-FTS-135284

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Strathclyde

Address

Street Address
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM82
Postal Code
G1 1XU
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Amanda McFarlane, Senior Procurement Specialist

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
09
Description
Education
Organisation 2
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Id
GB-FTS-178443

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Address

Street Address
1 Carlton Place
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G696ER
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM82 · G1 1XU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM82

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 007149-2026planning ·
  2. 027378-2026tender ·