Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XU
UK
Contact person: Kenneth Carlin, Category Manager
Telephone: +44 7811592949
E-mail: kenneth.carlin@strath.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.strath.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Fire Alarm Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2025-29)
Reference number: UOS-33608-2025
II.1.2) Main CPV code
51700000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Fire Alarm Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2025-29) (UOS-33608-2025).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
777 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
ADT Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
51700000
31625000
31625100
31625200
35111500
44480000
44482000
45312100
45343000
45343100
45343200
50413200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
University of Strathclyde.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Strathclyde (“the University”) is seeking to establish a Contract / Lot to support the delivery of activities outlined below. This Contract / Lot will include, however, will not be limited to:
- Annual maintenance, inspection, testing and repairs to various security systems in academic buildings and residences across the campus estate, in addition to some outlying properties:
- Security systems include, however, are not limited to - fire alarm systems / EVCS / CO2 detection (battery operated and mains) / gas extinguishing systems:
- Access to, knowledge and familiarity with ADT fire detection systems software, and hardware for main panels and devices including detectors, call points, sounders, relay I/O units etc.:
- Adding and removing devices from systems:
- System commissioning:
- Response to call-outs to faults (maximum 4 hour response time):
- Effectively diagnose faults, and effect expedient repair:
- Carry out minor works to systems including device removal/additions/relocation; and
- Knowledge and familiarity with Baldwin Boxall EVCS.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Non-ADT Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
51700000
31625000
31625100
31625200
35111000
35111500
44480000
44482000
45312100
45343000
45343100
45343200
50413200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
University of Strathclyde.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Strathclyde (“the University”) is seeking to establish a Contract / Lot to support the delivery of activities outlined below. This Contract / Lot will include, however, will not be limited to:
- Annual maintenance, inspection, testing and repairs to various security systems in academic buildings and residences across the campus estate, in addition to some outlying properties:
- Security systems include, however, are not limited to - fire alarm systems / EVCS / CO2 detection (battery operated and mains) / Gas extinguishing systems:
- Access to, knowledge and familiarity with a variety of different system manufacturers' fire detection systems software and hardware for main panels and devices including detectors, call points, sounders, relay I/O units etc.:
- Manufacturers include, however, are not limited to - Gent, Advanced, Ziton, Notifier, Moreley, and Apollo:
- Adding and removing devices from systems:
- System commissioning:
- Response to call-outs to faults (maximum 4 hour response time):
- Effectively diagnose faults, and effect expedient repair:
- Carry out minor works to systems including device removal/additions/relocation; and
- Knowledge and familiarity with Baldwin Boxall EVCS.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
17/06/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The University of Strathclyde may conduct further market engagement with interested parties as per Regulation 41 - Preliminary Market Consultation, of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. As such, all interested parties must register their interest no later than 12 noon on the 06 June 2025.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=799620.
(SC Ref:799620)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/05/2025