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Servicing and Calibration Services for Advanced Manufacturing and Research Equipment

University of Strathclyde

Published: May 14, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the Research, trade and industry and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Manufacturing, Laboratories and R&D equipment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 3.0 million.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

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. Lot: Facilities, EHS & Site Support Systems — This lot will include: Servicing of site-wide infrastructure, environmental control, safety systems, utilities, and general support equipment required to maintain safe, compliant, and operational research, laboratory, workshop, and manufacturing environments. Scope: Covers non-process-specific systems and support infrastructure that enable safe operation, environmental compliance, personnel protection, and facility functionality across the site. Includes building services, environmental management systems, extraction and ventilation systems not directly integrated into manufacturing processes, storage and handling infrastructure, utility distribution equipment, and general site support assets. Applies to equipment primarily supporting facilities operation, health & safety, environmental control, occupational hygiene, storage, or general workplace functionality rather than direct production or manufacturing activity. Includes categories: Safety / Environmental Systems LEV & General Ventilation Systems Fume Cupboards & Air Handling (non-process specific) Gas Detection & Monitoring Systems Storage & Environmental Control Utilities / Infrastructure (non-process systems) Compressed Air & Site Utility Systems Electrical Infrastructure & General Power Distribution Facility Support Equipment General / Uncategorized Welfare, Laboratory & Non-Production Support Equipment. Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised. Lot: Metrology, Testing & Instrumentation — This lot will include: Servicing, calibration and verification of measurement, inspection, analytical, monitoring, and material testing systems used for research, manufacturing validation, quality assurance, and process verification. Scope: Covers all equipment used to measure, inspect, validate, monitor, characterise, record, or analyse materials, components, products, processes, or environmental conditions. Includes dimensional metrology systems, analytical laboratory instrumentation, calibration equipment and artefacts, sensors, data acquisition hardware, and mechanical/electrical testing systems. Applies to standalone measurement and testing assets used for quality control, R&D, inspection, certification, condition monitoring, laboratory analysis, and standards verification, including associated software, probes, detectors, fixtures, and instrumentation interfaces. Includes categories: Metrology / Inspection / Calibration Coordinate Measuring & Optical Measurement Systems Surface & Dimensional Measurement Equipment Calibration Standards & Artefacts Materials Testing & Analysis Mechanical, Fatigue & Hardness Testing Systems Thermal Analysis & Characterisation Equipment Analytical & Laboratory Instrumentation Sensors / Instrumentation / DAQ Electrical & Electronic Test Equipment Environmental & Process Monitoring Instrumentation Data Acquisition, Logging & Signal Conditioning Systems NDT & Condition Monitoring Systems. Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised. Lot: Joining, Robotics & Automation — This lot will include: Servicing and calibration of automated production systems, robotic platforms, motion control systems, and joining technologies used in manufacturing, fabrication, research, and automated process development. Scope: Covers integrated manufacturing and

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on May 14, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde has issued 343 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 57 currently open and 175 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: May 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University of Strathclyde in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to £3,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.