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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Servicing and Calibration Services for Advanced Manufacturing and Research Equipment

University of Strathclyde · planning

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 16:21.

Opportunity overview

In accordance with Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the University is issuing this notice to undertake Preliminary Market Consultation prior to commencing any live procurement process. The University of Strathclyde (UoS) seeks notes of interest from suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance and calibration services that supports the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of specialist research, engineering, laboratory, manufacturing, and facilities equipment. For the purposes of this scope, the University intends to explore options for a unified service provision covering: -Planned preventative maintenance and servicing -Calibration and inspection This requirement will apply across multiple operational lots and will encompass a diverse range of specialist assets, including research instrumentation, manufacturing and automation systems, thermal processing equipment, metrology tools, and associated infrastructure. The University is undertaking this Preliminary Market Consultation to inform future sourcing options and to understand supplier capability, service models, and technical approaches for supporting a complex and varied equipment estate. The future solution is expected to provide robust service delivery, modern reporting and compliance assurance, and effective integration with the University’s internal processes and systems.

Classification

  • CPV42000000 — Industrial machinery
  • CPV42300000 — Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens
  • CPV42997300 — Industrial robots
  • CPV50344000 — Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment
  • CPV50410000 — Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
  • CPV50421200 — Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment
  • CPV50430000 — Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
  • CPV50530000 — Repair and maintenance services of machinery
  • CPV50531000 — Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
  • CPV50531400 — Repair and maintenance services of cranes
  • CPV50532000 — Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
  • CPV50532400 — Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment
  • CPV50712000 — Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
  • CPV50730000 — Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups
  • CPV71730000 — Industrial inspection services

Lots

  • Thermal & Process EquipmentValue not stated
  • Heavy Manufacturing & Forming SystemsValue not stated
  • Precision Manufacturing SystemsValue not stated
  • Joining, Robotics & AutomationValue not stated
  • Metrology, Testing & InstrumentationValue not stated
  • Facilities, EHS & Site Support SystemsValue not stated

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-43018-2026
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
50530000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of machinery

Communication

Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2026, 00:00

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
4
Title
Joining, Robotics & Automation
Description
This lot will include: Servicing and calibration of automated production systems, robotic platforms, motion control systems, and joining technologies used in manufacturing, fabrication, research, and automated process development. Scope: Covers integrated manufacturing and automation systems involving robotic movement, machine control, automated positioning, process integration, and permanent joining technologies. Includes industrial robots, collaborative robots, automated welding systems, robotic cells, motion control equipment, and associated control, sensing, and safety systems directly linked to automated manufacturing operations. Applies to equipment where automation, programmable control, coordinated motion, or joining processes form a core operational function within manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, or research environments. Includes categories: Welding / Joining MIG, TIG, Resistance & Advanced Welding Systems Automated & Robotic Welding Cells Robotics & Automation Industrial Robots & Collaborative Robots (Cobots) Robotic Positioners, Turntables & Motion Systems Robot Controllers & Automation Hardware Automated Manufacturing & Process Cells Machine Vision & Robotic Inspection Systems Process Monitoring & Automation Interfaces Integrated Control & Safety Systems (process-linked) Automated Material Handling Associated with Production Cells Additional information: Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised.
Status
planned
Entry 2
Id
1
Title
Thermal & Process Equipment
Description
This lot will include: Servicing and calibration of thermally driven manufacturing equipment, temperature-controlled processing systems, and associated process-critical thermal infrastructure used in research, manufacturing, and industrial processing environments. Scope: Covers all equipment where heat generation, thermal transfer, controlled atmosphere, temperature stability, or thermal cycling are fundamental to process operation or product performance. Includes furnaces, ovens, autoclaves, thermal reactors, heat treatment systems, and process-linked cooling or thermal regulation equipment directly supporting manufacturing or laboratory operations. Applies to systems used for thermal processing, curing, sintering, drying, melting, coating, deposition, environmental conditioning, and other temperature-dependent industrial or research activities, including associated process monitoring and thermal control hardware. Includes categories: Thin Film / Surface Engineering Thermal Processing / Heat Treatment Furnaces, Ovens & Controlled Atmosphere Systems Vacuum & High-Temperature Processing Equipment Autoclaves, Reactors & Thermal Curing Systems Thermal Analysis & Process Heating Equipment Cooling / Thermal Control Systems (process-linked only) Chillers, Heat Exchangers & Process Cooling Equipment Temperature Control & Thermal Regulation Systems Utilities / Infrastructure (temperature/process control elements only) Process Gas, Vacuum & Thermal Support Systems Thermal Monitoring & Process Control Hardware Additional information: Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised.
Status
planned
Entry 3
Id
2
Title
Heavy Manufacturing & Forming Systems
Description
This lot will include, however, will not be limited to: Servicing, inspection, and calibration of heavy manufacturing equipment, deformation processing machinery, and associated material handling and lifting systems used in large-scale industrial manufacturing operations. Scope: Covers large-scale mechanical and hydraulic systems involving high-force processing, deformation, forming, forging, pressing, rolling, or controlled movement of heavy materials and components. Includes associated lifting, transfer, and handling equipment directly supporting manufacturing operations. Applies to equipment used for bulk material processing, high-load mechanical operations, structural forming, and movement of large or heavy workpieces within manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial processing environments. Includes categories: Forging / Forming / Deformation Processing Forging Presses & Radial Forging Machines Flow Forming, Rolling & Heavy Press Systems Hydraulic & Mechanical Forming Equipment Composite & Structural Forming Presses Heavy Industrial Ovens & Process Equipment Associated with Forming Operations Material Handling / Lifting Overhead Cranes & Hoisting Systems Forklifts, Pallet Handling & Transfer Systems Scissor Lifts & Heavy Positioning Equipment Production-Linked Lifting & Manipulation Systems Heavy Duty Hydraulic Support Systems and Ancillary Equipment Additional information: Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised
Status
planned
Entry 4
Id
3
Title
Precision Manufacturing Systems
Description
This lot will include: Servicing and calibration of precision manufacturing equipment used for subtractive, additive, hybrid, and finishing operations associated with high-value component manufacture and prototype development. Scope: Covers equipment used for precision part manufacture, material removal, additive layer deposition, hybrid manufacturing, component finishing, and associated post-processing operations. Includes CNC machining systems, EDM equipment, laser processing systems, additive manufacturing platforms, machine-integrated automation, and specialist finishing or cleaning equipment directly supporting manufacturing processes. Applies to equipment where dimensional accuracy, repeatability, surface integrity, or controlled manufacturing processes are critical to component production, research, prototyping, or low-volume manufacture. Includes categories: Machining (Subtractive Manufacturing) CNC Milling, Turning & Multi-Axis Systems EDM, Laser Cutting & Precision Material Processing Additive Manufacturing (AM) Metal & Polymer AM Systems Hybrid Manufacturing Systems AM Powder Handling & Depowdering Equipment Composite & Advanced Material Processing Equipment Cleaning / Post-Processing Surface Finishing, Polishing & Blasting Systems Precision Cutting, Grinding & Sawing Equipment Machine Tooling, Rotary Tables & Workholding Systems Machine-Integrated Cooling & Process Support Systems" Additional information: Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised.
Status
planned
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Metrology, Testing & Instrumentation
Description
This lot will include: Servicing, calibration and verification of measurement, inspection, analytical, monitoring, and material testing systems used for research, manufacturing validation, quality assurance, and process verification. Scope: Covers all equipment used to measure, inspect, validate, monitor, characterise, record, or analyse materials, components, products, processes, or environmental conditions. Includes dimensional metrology systems, analytical laboratory instrumentation, calibration equipment and artefacts, sensors, data acquisition hardware, and mechanical/electrical testing systems. Applies to standalone measurement and testing assets used for quality control, R&D, inspection, certification, condition monitoring, laboratory analysis, and standards verification, including associated software, probes, detectors, fixtures, and instrumentation interfaces. Includes categories: Metrology / Inspection / Calibration Coordinate Measuring & Optical Measurement Systems Surface & Dimensional Measurement Equipment Calibration Standards & Artefacts Materials Testing & Analysis Mechanical, Fatigue & Hardness Testing Systems Thermal Analysis & Characterisation Equipment Analytical & Laboratory Instrumentation Sensors / Instrumentation / DAQ Electrical & Electronic Test Equipment Environmental & Process Monitoring Instrumentation Data Acquisition, Logging & Signal Conditioning Systems NDT & Condition Monitoring Systems Additional information: Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised.
Status
planned
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Facilities, EHS & Site Support Systems
Description
This lot will include: Servicing of site-wide infrastructure, environmental control, safety systems, utilities, and general support equipment required to maintain safe, compliant, and operational research, laboratory, workshop, and manufacturing environments. Scope: Covers non-process-specific systems and support infrastructure that enable safe operation, environmental compliance, personnel protection, and facility functionality across the site. Includes building services, environmental management systems, extraction and ventilation systems not directly integrated into manufacturing processes, storage and handling infrastructure, utility distribution equipment, and general site support assets. Applies to equipment primarily supporting facilities operation, health & safety, environmental control, occupational hygiene, storage, or general workplace functionality rather than direct production or manufacturing activity. Includes categories: Safety / Environmental Systems LEV & General Ventilation Systems Fume Cupboards & Air Handling (non-process specific) Gas Detection & Monitoring Systems Storage & Environmental Control Utilities / Infrastructure (non-process systems) Compressed Air & Site Utility Systems Electrical Infrastructure & General Power Distribution Facility Support Equipment General / Uncategorized Welfare, Laboratory & Non-Production Support Equipment Additional information: Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised.
Status
planned

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50430000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
50530000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of machinery
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
50531000
Description
Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
42000000
Description
Industrial machinery
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
42997300
Description
Industrial robots

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82

Delivery Location

Description
University of Strathclyde
Item 2
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50530000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of machinery
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
50531000
Description
Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
50730000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
50430000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
50532000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
42000000
Description
Industrial machinery
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
42300000
Description
Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82

Delivery Location

Description
University of Strathclyde
Item 3
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50530000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of machinery
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
50531000
Description
Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
50531400
Description
Repair and maintenance services of cranes
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
50532000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
42000000
Description
Industrial machinery
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71730000
Description
Industrial inspection services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82

Delivery Location

Description
University of Strathclyde
Item 4
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50430000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
50530000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of machinery
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
50531000
Description
Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
42000000
Description
Industrial machinery

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82

Delivery Location

Description
University of Strathclyde
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50410000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
50344000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
50421200
Description
Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
50530000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of machinery
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
50531000
Description
Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
42000000
Description
Industrial machinery
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
71730000
Description
Industrial inspection services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82

Delivery Location

Description
University of Strathclyde
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50530000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of machinery
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
50532400
Description
Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
50712000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
50532000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
42000000
Description
Industrial machinery
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71730000
Description
Industrial inspection 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
Nicholas Nixon

Roles

buyer

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

Recorded locations

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

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 048252-2026planning ·