Servicing and Calibration Services for Advanced Manufacturing and Research Equipment
Estimated value
£3.0m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
6
Published
22 May 2026
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Description
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.
Scope
- Reference
- UOS-43018-2026
- Total value
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 504300005053000050531000420000004299730050730000505320004230000050531400717300005041000050344000504212005053240050712000
- Contract locations
- Scotland
Lots · 6 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Joining, Robotics & Automation | — | planned |
| 1 | Thermal & Process Equipment | — | planned |
| 2 | Heavy Manufacturing & Forming Systems | — | planned |
| 3 | Precision Manufacturing Systems | — | planned |
| 5 | Metrology, Testing & Instrumentation | — | planned |