Official UK procurement notice
Planned & Reactive Maintenance Framework (PRMF) (2025-29)
Authority: University of Strathclyde (Education)·Consortium: 3 public authorities
What is being bought8 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe University of Strathclyde has awarded a Planned & Reactive Maintenance Framework (PRMF) (2025-29) (UOS-29574-2025). In addition to this, the University of Glasgow and Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) are also participating in this framework, and may choose to use this agreement as per their requirements.
- Recurrence: It is anticipated that when this Framework ends, and if all extension options are exercised, it will be go out to tender again in 2028/29.
CPV: Bituminous roof-covering work · Builders' carpentry · Builders' joinery · CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work · Cement roof-coating work · Computer floors · Construction work · Decoration work · Dredging and pumping works · Dredging and pumping works for water treatment plant installations · Electrical installation work of pumping equipment · Erection and related works of roof frames and coverings · +54 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 24 suppliers · 10 bids on the busiest of 8 lots (0.4 per place) · 22 appointed
Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure
8 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 1 and win at most 1 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Fire Protection WorksCancelledRenewalPublished value£1,651,108
This lot will include, however, will not be limited to:
- fire inspections:
- reporting of building fabric elements:
- service penetrations where required:
- supply & installation of suitable compliant certified products:
- providing certification that any works have been completed to a high standard, and are now deemed compliant in line with the University's Fire Officers’ requirements & current guidance; and
- must have experience with Hilti, Corofil, Rockwool, Actionair (or equivalent) dampers product ranges & intumescent coatings.
Lot #2Joinery & BuilderworkCancelledRenewalPublished value£7,025,000
This lot will include, however, will not be limited to:
- planned maintenance:
- backlog maintenance:
- routine repair small works projects:
- inspections and repairs to brickwork, concrete and stonework:
- door replacements/upgrades, including minor electrical, ceiling & floor modification if required; and
- have access to certified door manufacturers, glass suppliers, deal with non-licensed asbestos works in-house, and be reactive for emergency call outs if required both on and off campus.
Lot #3Painting & DecoratingCancelledRenewalPublished value£2,813,337
This lot will include, however, will not be limited to:
- internal & external areas:
- street furniture, railings & gates:
- must have 1-2 operatives constantly on site, and the ability to ramp up resources for larger works packages & key delivery dates (e.g. student vacation periods):
- wallpaper removal, lining and repairs:
- having an in-house plasterer would be advantageous where walls need repairs or skim coats for the best possible finish:
- must be able to provide own access equipment:
- operate with Permit to Works (PTWs); and
- provide extract units & trunking where fumes maybe encountered & need managed.
Lot #4RoofingCancelledRenewalPublished value£2,557,000
This lot will include, however, will not be limited to:
- slating & tiling:
- applied coatings:
- leadwork repairs / replacement:
- singly ply membranes:
- cladding:
- small repairs:
- patch repairs:
- full roof replacements:
- roof ladders installation:
- roof guards/edge protection:
- roof light replacement & repairs:
- must be approved installers for products such as IKO, Bauder, Moy, Alumasc, Sarna, Marley, Tata (or equivalent); and
- access to an asphalter would be advantageous.
Lot #5FlooringCancelledRenewalPublished value£1,756,250
This lot will include, however, will not be limited to:
- carpet tile, vinyl, lino & mat wells, with an element of ceramic flooring as well:
- flooring repairs, full replacement & upgrades:
- must have experience with Forbo, Altro, Gradus, Interface, Polyflor, Millikan, & Gerflor (or equivalent) ranges of products & accessories:
- must be able to carry out floor screed repairs, lay new surface screeds and install movement joints where required; and
- must be able to lift and dispose of non-licensed asbestos flooring products.
Lot #6Steeplejacks - ProjectsCancelledRenewalPublished value£3,150,190
This lot will include, however, will not be limited to:
- gutter cleaning:
- downpipe CCTV inspections & reports with subcontractors:
- roof repairs & small roof replacements:
- sandstone repairs at height and repointing:
- painting at height:
- stained glass window repairs at height:
- emergency call out repairs & holding repairs:
- responding to storm damage incidents & making safe, external safety checks & inspections with accompanying reports:
- assistance to main contractors with edge protection and movement of materials on occasion where access is an issue or to avoid large scaffold erections for short periods of time:
- leadwork repairs and replacement:
- window inspections at height:
- materials sampling at height:
- wall tie retrofits at height:
- skylight repairs, removal & replacements; and
- roof ladder checks and replacements if condemned / failed pull out tests.
Lot #7Steeplejacks - PPMCancelledRenewalPublished value£656,250
This lot will include, however, will not be limited to:
- gutter cleaning and testing:
- roof cleaning of debris and materials:
- moss removal, mould lichen & algae remover application:
- roof lantern and skylight cleaning:
- hydrostatic testing of leaking felt roofs:
- fault finding and investigating:
- reactive call outs for storm damage or vandalism:
- CCTV of downpipes if suspect they are defective:
- glazing repairs and painting at height:
- leadwork repairs; and
- downpipe repairs in hard to access wells, lintel repairs in wells.
Lot #8Pump Maintenance / Repairs / InstallationCancelledRenewalPublished value£666,250
This lot will include, however, will not be limited to:
- maintenance and repair of booster sets / pressurisation units / drainage sewage:
- pump repairs, maintenance, replacement, temporary installations, servicing:
- pump inspections, visual as well as noise / leaks / blockages / electrical checks:
- lift submersible pumps:
- visual inspection of sump chamber, valves and pipework; and
- manifold and valve condition checks / repairs.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical: 50%
- price: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical: 50
- Price: 50
- Economic & financial standing
- SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: Average Yearly Turnover
- SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: Insurance Requirements
Minimum: 1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: Average Yearly Turnover The Tenderer will be required to have a minimum average yearly turnover for the past 2 financial years for the following lots; Lot 1: Fire Protection - GBP 619,166 Lot 2: Joinery & Builderwork - GBP 2,634,375 Lot 3: Paint… - Technical & professional ability
- SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.6: Qualifications
- SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1: Quality Assurance Schemes
- SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2: Environmental Management Standards
Minimum: 1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.6: Qualifications For the below lots, the Tenderer must confirm they hold one, and/or more, of the following qualifications / certifications / membership (and/or equivalent): Lot 1: Fire Protection Works - CSCS / Constructionline / CITB (Construction…
- Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Planned & Reactive Maintenance Framework (PRMF) (2025-29)” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 24 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
Yes · It is anticipated that when this Framework ends, and if all extension options are exercised, it will be go out to tender again in 2028/29.
- First published
- 5 Feb 2025, 16:09 GMT
- Last source update
- 1 Oct 2025, 10:58 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 18 Apr 2025 – …
- Authority reference
UOS-29574-2025- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-061209- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dbf8Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Contract, please see 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).
- Review procedure
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.
Publisher note: In line with Regulation 72 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. (SC Ref:810173)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 23 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 150 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 18 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
Timeline
25 Feb 2025 → 1 Oct 2025 · 4 dates- Next notice expected25 Feb 2025
- Bids opened18 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown23 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Notice published389 days ago1 Oct 2025, 10:58 BST
Notice history
6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Mar 2025- Published value updated to £20,275,38420 Mar 2025, 15:15 GMTwas £17,000,000
- Status changed to active20 Mar 2025, 15:15 GMT
- Procurement method changed20 Mar 2025, 15:15 GMT
- Deadline moved to 23 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST20 Mar 2025, 15:15 GMT+5 days · was 18 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Deadline published: 18 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST20 Mar 2025, 15:15 GMT
- Status changed to complete1 Oct 2025, 10:58 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 18 Apr 2025 | 23 Apr 2025 | +5 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 18 Apr 2025 | 23 Apr 2025 | +5 d |
The Time Limit (IV.2.2) and Conditions for Opening of Tenders (IV.2.7) has been extended to 12:00 on the 23/04/25 due to the Easter / Public Holiday.
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-02: 1 release · 5 Feb 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast8 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Fire Protection Works
- Signed
- 19 Aug 2025
- Value
- £1,651,108
- Status
- active
Joinery & Builderwork
- Signed
- 19 Aug 2025
- Value
- £7,025,000
- Status
- active
Roofing
- Signed
- 19 Aug 2025
- Value
- £2,557,000
- Status
- active
Flooring
- Signed
- 19 Aug 2025
- Value
- £1,756,250
- Status
- active
Steeplejacks - Projects
- Signed
- 19 Aug 2025
- Value
- £3,150,190
- Status
- active
Steeplejacks - PPM
- Signed
- 19 Aug 2025
- Value
- £656,250
- Status
- active
Pump Maintenance / Repairs / Installation
- Signed
- 19 Aug 2025
- Value
- £666,250
- Status
- active
Painting & Decorating
- Signed
- 19 Aug 2025
- Value
- £2,813,337
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Fire Protection Works | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 6 | — | — |
| 2 · Joinery & Builderwork | 10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad | 9 | — | — |
| 3 · Painting & Decorating | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 4 · Roofing | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 7 | — | — |
| 5 · Flooring | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 6 · Steeplejacks - Projects | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
| 7 · Steeplejacks - PPM | 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 8 · Pump Maintenance / Repairs / Installation | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Glasgow Caledonian UniversityContracting authority
- University of GlasgowContracting authority
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
22 commercial parties on the notice- AIM Building & Maintenance Services LtdFramework contractor
- Adman Int LtdFramework contractor
- Advanced Building Contractors LtdFramework contractor
- Braedale Roofing LtdFramework contractor
- Clark Contracts LtdFramework contractor
- Crown Flooring LtdFramework contractor
- Faskin Group LtdFramework contractor
- Ferrier Pumps LtdFramework contractor
- General & Technical Flooring Services LtdFramework contractor
- H&J Martin LtdFramework contractor
Show 12 more suppliers
- J S McColl Painting Contractors LtdFramework contractor
- Kirkton Flooring LtdFramework contractor
- MPMH Construction LtdFramework contractor
- Mitie Property Services (UK) LtdFramework contractor
- Pendrich Height Services LtdFramework contractor
- Preah Building Services LtdFramework contractor
- Pump Action LtdFramework contractor
- Sennit Construction LtdFramework contractor
- Taylor and Fraser LtdFramework contractor
- The Height Group LtdFramework contractor
- Ventro LtdFramework contractor
- Zenith Property Conservation Ltd.Framework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.