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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

University of Strathclyde

Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street

Glasgow

G1 1XU

Email

magnus.tuck [at] strath.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM82 - Glasgow City

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.strath.ac.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Provision of Pest Control & Associated Services (2027-31)

Reference number

UOS-45123-2026

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 90922000 - Pest-control services

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of Pest Control & Associated Services (2027-31) (UOS-45123-2026).

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £196,726

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 90922000 - Pest-control services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM82 - Glasgow City

Main site or place of performance

University of Strathclyde

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Strathclyde (“the University”) is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to:

- Pest control services / inspections / treatments:

- Planned preventative maintenance (PPM):

- Ad-hoc / reactive service visits:

- All staff must be suitably qualified / equipped to complete the services in accordance with the relevant British Standards:

- Standard 24-hour response time from receipt of call for main campus requirements, and emergency 4-hour response time for Student Residence requirements.

- Provision of pest control requirements for University Kitchens, Café’s and other food preparation areas in accordance with relevant legislation / British standards.

This Contract will be awarded on a sole supply basis, and its remit largely relaters to Services, albeit there may be elements of Goods purchased within it.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The contract duration is 24-months, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12-month periods. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to utilise the extension periods at its discretion.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

In line with 72 - Modification 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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: "Average" Yearly Turnover

2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: Insurance Requirements

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: "Average" Yearly Turnover

The Tenderer will be required to have a minimum average yearly turnover of GBP 393,452 for the past 3 financial years.

2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: Insurance Requirements

It is a requirement that the Tenderer holds, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:

SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.1a

Professional Risk Indemnity: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 2 million any one claim, and without limit to the number of claims.

SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.1b

Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims.

SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.2

Public Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims.

Product Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in the aggregate.

Motor Vehicle Insurance: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 5 million for Property Damage, and unlimited in respect of Third Party Injury.

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.1.2: Services

2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.6: Qualifications

3. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1: Quality Assurance Schemes

4. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2 : Environmental Management Standards

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

Bidders will be required to provide examples of services carried out in the past three years that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the work as described in part II.2.4 of the OJEU Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice.

The bidder should use the template provided for them to answer the Technical and Professional ability question 4C.1.2 of their SPD (Scotland) response.

The Tenderer must use this template to answer question 4C.1.2 of their SPD response.

The Tenderer MUST upload the completed document next to question 4C.1.2, DO NOT UPLOAD THIS DOCUMENT INTO THE “GENERAL ATTACHMENTS” AREA.

Due to restrictions placed upon the character count by the advertising portal, bidders should refer to scoring methodology provided within

thedocument "Appendix E - SPD (Scotland) 4C.1.2 Template v1", which can be found in the "Appendices" folder, within the "Buyers Attachments" area within the relevant ITT on PCS- Tender (PCS-T).

Requirement/Question:

The Tenderer must provide 3 examples from the past 3 years that demonstrates that they can fulfil the requirements outlined under the relevant lot description (II.2.4) (Description of the Procurement) within the Contract Notice. In addition, the response must provide evidence of past experience within a Residential Environment & within a catering / kitchen environment.

This question will be scored by a technical panel made up of representatives from the Contracting Authority. Once all scores are agreed, an average score will be applied to each example. Please note, the scores for each example will then be totalled and averaged, and the Tenderer must score a minimum / average of 2 overall across all examples, as per the scoring methodology, for the above question, otherwise their offer may be deemed non-compliant and will not be considered further.

2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.6: Qualifications

The bidder must hold the following professional and educational qualifications (or equivalent);

- British Pest Control Association (BPCA):

- CHAS Standard; and

- Safecontractor.

3. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1: Quality Assurance Schemes

Due to restrictions placed upon the character count by the advertising portal, bidders should refer to the full detail provided within the document "Appendix J - Contract Notice Additional Information", which can be found in the "Appendices" folder, within the "Buyers Attachments" area within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender (PCS-T). The bidder must meet the relevant minimum level(s) of standards set out.

4. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2: Environmental Management Standards

Due to restrictions placed upon the character count by the advertising portal, bidders should refer to the full detail provided within the document "Appendix J - Contract Notice Additional Information", which can be found in the "Appendices" folder, within the "Buyers Attachments" area within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender (PCS-T). The bidder must meet the relevant minimum level(s) of standards set out.

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Contract, pleases see the tender documents (details of how to access these being

set out in section 1.3) Communication, of the 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)

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2026/S 000-081135

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

2 December 2026

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

2 December 2026

Local time

12:00pm

Place

The University of Strathclyde

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 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. October 2030

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

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.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 33007. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, the University of Strathclyde intends to include

community benefit requirements. As part of your response within the Technical Envelope, the Tenderer will be requested to commit to the

delivery of community benefits in accordance with the methodology outlined in the tender documents.

(SC Ref:846254)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

1 Carlton Place

Glasgow

G5 9DA

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

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.

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