Provision of Pest Control & Associated Services (2027-31)
(University of Strathclyde)
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 – Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer’s address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Body governed by public law
Education
Provision of Pest Control & Associated Services (2027-31)
Reference number
UOS-45123-2026
- 90922000 – Pest-control services
Services
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).
Value excluding VAT: £196,726
This contract is divided into lots: No
- 90922000 – Pest-control services
NUTS codes
- UKM82 – Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance
University of Strathclyde
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.
Quality criterion – Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Cost criterion – Name: Cost / Weighting: 70
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.
Variants will be accepted: No
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.
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
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.
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.
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)
Open procedure
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Notice number: 2026/S 000-081135
Date
2 December 2026
Local time
12:00pm
English
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Date
2 December 2026
Local time
12:00pm
Place
The University of Strathclyde
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
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
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)
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
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Glasgow
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Country
United Kingdom
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.
