Contract

Minor Works Framework (MWF)

  • University of Strathclyde
  • Glasgow Caledonian University

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-059194

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-039b86 (view related notices)

Published 24 September 2025, 11:50am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Strathclyde

McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street

Glasgow

G1 1XQ

Contact

Kenneth Carlin, Category Manager

Email

kenneth.carlin@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

one.1) Name and addresses

Glasgow Caledonian University

70 Cowcaddens Road

Glasgow

G4 0BA

Email

procurement@gcu.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM82 - Glasgow City

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00195

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Minor Works Framework (MWF)

Reference number

UOS-18190-2020

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45000000 - Construction work

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

The University of Strathclyde (the “University”) is seeking to establish a framework agreement to support the delivery of minor works for the following activities outlined below;

- Minor capital & maintenance works, refurbishment and fit-outs, including projects based within accommodation / residence settings, listed buildings, laboratory environments, and with a heavy building services focus, between a value of GBP 0 - 6,000,000;

- These will be all trades contracts, including downtakings, joinery, building, plastering, decoration, ceilings, partitioning, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, air conditioning, flooring, fire and security alarms, BMS controls etc; and

- Please note, the University reserves the right to procure projects above GBP 6,000,000.

Please note, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is also also participating in this Framework, and may choose to use this agreement as per their requirements.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45210000 - Building construction work
  • 45211360 - Urban development construction work
  • 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

University of Strathclyde.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Strathclyde (the “University”) is seeking to establish a framework agreement to support the delivery of minor works for the following activities outlined below;

- Minor capital & maintenance works, refurbishment and fit-outs, including projects based within accommodation / residence settings, listed buildings, laboratory environments, and with a heavy building services focus, between a value of GBP 0 - 6,000,000;

- These will be all trades contracts, including downtakings, joinery, building, plastering, decoration, ceilings, partitioning, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, air conditioning, flooring, fire and security alarms, BMS controls etc; and

- Please note, the University reserves the right to procure projects above GBP 6,000,000.

Please note, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is also also participating in this Framework, and may choose to use this agreement as per their requirements.

The Candidate will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in part II.2.4 of the OJEU Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice.

The Candidate should use the template provided for them to answer the Technical and Professional ability question 4C.1 of their SPD response.

The below scoring methodology will be applied to the question.

Excellent response - 4

Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients.

Good response - 3

Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients.

Acceptable response - 2

Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature.

Poor response - 1

Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability.

Unacceptable (Nil or Inadequate response) – 0

Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion.

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 all questions.

Please note, the Candidate must score a minimum of two for all questions, as per the scoring methodology, otherwise their offer may be deemed non-compliant and will not be considered further.

Question A - Example 1: Accommodation / Student Residencies (25%)

Please refer to the document "Appendix E - SPD 4C.1 Template v1" for further details as to what this question is assessing, and how it is scored.

Question B - Example 2: Listed Building (25%)

Please refer to the document "Appendix E - SPD 4C.1 Template v1" for further details as to what this question is assessing, and how it is scored.

Question C - Example 3: Laboratories (25%)

Please refer to the document "Appendix E - SPD 4C.1 Template v1" for further details as to what this question is assessing, and how it is scored.

Question D - Example 4: Building Services (25%)

Please refer to the document "Appendix E - SPD 4C.1 Template v1" for further details as to what this question is assessing, and how it is scored.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.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.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

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


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-019994


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

UOS-18190-2020

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The Candidate is advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to the proposed Framework set out in section IV.1.3 of this Contract Notice is purely indicative. The University of Strathclyde reserves the right to appoint more or less participants than the envisaged number.

In line with regulation 72 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:811083)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

1 Carlton Place

Glasgow

G5 9DA

Country

United Kingdom

six.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.