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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-06b0bd
Published by:: University of Strathclyde
Authority ID:: AA20484
Publication date:: 10 June 2026
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

Strathclyde Pharma Solutions, a research group within University of Strathclyde's Strathclyde Institute for Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences is a MHRA licensed manufacturing facility, supplying investigative medicinal products to clinical trials. We require a partner to undertake annual servicing and calibration of equipment as well as service cover for emergency call out. As part of our clean room facility, we generate our own Water For Injection which feeds associated equipment. The WFI System comprises of a 500L 316L stainless steel tank, circulation pump, control panel and a circulation loop of pipe work with 4 off-take sample areas. This system is connected to the Telstar Steam Generator, the Telstar Freeze Drier Clean in Place system and the Lancer Washer. The whole system is operated under automatic control.

The Contracting Authority is seeking notes of interest for a potential tender exercise to award a supplier who will perform annual maintenance, and where appropriate, calibration. Additional equipment that also require to be serviced and all equipment is listed below.

- Telstar GVP 86E Pure Steam Generator with Condensing Unit

- Storage vessels

- Distribution loops incl. POU valves on WFI loop, and PSG loop

- Telstar Oven HED 500

- Telstar Autoclave AVV 350 DV

- Lancer Glassware Washer 1600 PCM DPSS

Full notice text

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

Contact person: Adam Ngileruma

Telephone: +44 7811592949

E-mail: adam.ngileruma@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.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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

Strathclyde Pharma Solutions Equipment Service & Maintenance

Reference number: UOS-41641-2026

II.1.2) Main CPV code

50421000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

- Telstar GVP 86E Pure Steam Generator with Condensing Unit

- Storage vessels

- Distribution loops incl. POU valves on WFI loop, and PSG loop

- Telstar Oven HED 500

- Telstar Autoclave AVV 350 DV

- Lancer Glassware Washer 1600 PCM DPSS

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 240 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50400000

50421000

50433000

50324200

50420000

50800000

50000000

50430000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM82

Main site or place of performance:

University of Strathclyde - Strathclyde Pharma Solution, SIPBS

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Potential Tenderers who believe they can fulfil the high level specification detailed in this PIN, will be sent a market research questionnaire to review in full, complete and submit to the contracting authority.

The Contracting Authority requires a supplier that can fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements:

-The Supplier shall deploy suitably qualified engineers on a periodic basis to carry out equipment adjustment and planned preventative maintenance activities.

-Planned servicing and maintenance visits shall be agreed in advance between the Supplier and the Contracting Authority.

- Where the Supplier is unable to attend a scheduled visit, they shall notify the Contracting Authority at the earliest opportunity, and such notification must be acknowledged.

- During scheduled visits, the Supplier shall undertake routine repairs, adjustments, and replacement of consumable parts arising from normal use.

- All works shall be undertaken during standard operating hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (SIPBS operating hours).

- The Supplier shall provide telephone support with a targeted response time of four (4) hours to address equipment issues and maintain operational continuity.

- Where issues cannot be resolved remotely, the Supplier shall provide on-site support within a targeted forty-eight (48) hours to minimise downtime.

- Where issues persist beyond these response targets, the Supplier shall provide additional labour resources as required to restore equipment functionality.

- The Contracting Authority is considering a fully inclusive contract model in which all associated costs, including labour, travel, expenses, spare parts, replacement engineer time, and software updates, are included within the Contract.

- The Contract shall include coverage of non-consumable parts at no additional cost.

- The Contract is expected to cover all listed equipment, associated components, and spare parts for a proposed duration of twenty-four (24) months.

- The Supplier shall provide calibration services where applicable and issue calibration certificates upon completion.

- The Supplier shall provide a written service report following each visit within an agreed timeframe.

- The Supplier may be required to work alongside the University’s Insurance Inspector where applicable.

- The Supplier shall be able to provide evidence of training for all staff performing activities upon request.

- The Supplier shall generate a pre-approved protocol for the work prior to commencement of calibration/maintenance activities.

- The Supplier shall hold ISO14001 Environmental standard

- The Supplier must hold ISO45001 for Health & Safety or OHSAS18001.

- The Supplier will hold ISO9001 for Quality.

- The Supplier must maintain a Health & Safety policy.

II.2.14) Additional information

Potential tenderers should register their interest by 16 June 2026 at 12:00 noon.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

22/06/2026

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 deadline for the PIN is 16 June 2026 by 12:00 noon.

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=831539.

(SC Ref:831539)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

09/06/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
50433000	Calibration services	Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
50800000	Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services	Repair and maintenance services
50324200	Preventive maintenance services	Support services of personal computers
50000000	Repair and maintenance services	Other Services
50400000	Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment	Repair and maintenance services
50420000	Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment	Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
50421000	Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment	Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
50430000	Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment	Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

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About the buyer

Main contact:: adam.ngileruma@strath.ac.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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