Strathclyde Pharma Solutions Equipment Service & Maintenance
University of StrathclydeEstimated Value
Up to £120,000
Deadline
31 August 2026
Published
21 August 2026
Type
services
Key points
- 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
Key points
- 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. 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.
Regulations cited
- Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
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University of StrathclydeKey Dates
Published
21 August 2026
Submission deadline
31 August 2026
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