Official UK procurement notice
Provision of an Intruder & Disabled Toilet Alarm Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30)
Authority: University of Strathclyde (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe University of Strathclyde ("the University") has recently awarded a Conttract for the Provision of an Intruder & Disabled Toilet Alarm Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) (UOS-41832-2026).
- Recurrence: Yes, it is envisaged that when this Contract comes to an end that the Contracting Authority will tender this requirement again - a Contract Notice is expected to be published in c. April 2030.
CPV: Alarm systems · Alarm-monitoring services · Burglar and fire alarms · Burglar-alarm system installation work
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The University of Strathclyde ("the University") has recently awarded a Contract for…AwardedRenewal
The University of Strathclyde ("the University") has recently awarded a Contract for the Provision of an Intruder & Disabled Toilet Alarm Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2026-30) (UOS-41832-2026). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
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: 40%
- price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical: 40
- Price: 60
- 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 of GBP 435,352 for the past 3 financial years. 2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: Insurance Requirements It is a requirement that the Tenderer holds,… - Technical & professional ability
- SPD (Scotland) SPD Part 4C.6: Qualifications
- SPD (Scotland) SPD Part 4D.1: Quality Assurance Schemes
- SPD (Scotland) SPD Part 4D.2: Environmental Management
Minimum: 1. SPD (Scotland) SPD Part 4C.6: Qualifications The Tenderer must confirm they hold specific qualifications / training (or equivalent) in relation to the requirements of this Contract. These are as follows: - National Security Inspectorate (NSI) Gold: - British Security Industry …
- Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
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
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
Yes · Yes, it is envisaged that when this Contract comes to an end that the Contracting Authority will tender this requirement again - a Contract Notice is expected to be published in c. April 2030.
- First published
- 12 Mar 2026, 10:23 GMT
- Last source update
- 23 Jul 2026, 09:02 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 25 May 2026 – …
- Authority reference
UOS-41832-2026- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-069427- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06680eFind 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 refer to 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 72 - Modifications of Contracts during their Term, 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:838096)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 25 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 25 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Timeline
30 Mar 2026 → 23 Jul 2026 · 4 dates- Next notice expected213 days ago30 Mar 2026, 00:00 BST
- Submission deadline157 days ago25 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened157 days ago25 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Notice published98 days ago23 Jul 2026, 09:02 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 Apr 2026- Published value updated to £217,67623 Apr 2026, 13:20 BSTwas £180,000
- Status changed to active23 Apr 2026, 13:20 BST
- Procurement method changed23 Apr 2026, 13:20 BST
- Deadline published: 25 May 2026, 12:00 BST23 Apr 2026, 13:20 BST
- Status changed to complete23 Jul 2026, 09:02 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Fire Services Ltd.SME | £213,737 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 069427-2026-UOS-41832-2026-1 · Rapid Fire Services Ltd.SME
- Signed
- 21 Jul 2026
- Value
- £213,737
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad | 8 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Rapid Fire Services Ltd.Awarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.