This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a framework agreement for minor maintenance at the University of Strathclyde.

This lot will include, however, will not be limited to;

- Reactive and planned glazing repairs for windows / doors, including replacements;

- Reactive and planned window / door repairs to all University properties. This shall be deemed to include the survey of all types of windows / doors, and carrying out all necessary repairs that are required;

- This shall be deemed to include the supply and fit of various types of glazing including float glass, toughened, laminated, armour plated, double glazing units, triple glazing, spandrel panels, coloured glass with associated beads, trims, gaskets etc; and

- The Contractor must also be qualified to work on various height access systems, including suspended access cradle equipment, and be able to make necessary arrangements for the supply of other required plant and scaffolding for accessing all areas of a complex building estate.

This lot will include, however, will not be limited to;

- The scope of the works shall include reactive and planned hard landscaping/road works renewals, and a programme of environmental improvements to University grounds;

- This shall be deemed to include road, and footpath repairs and include the use of the following materials; hot rolled asphalt, bitumen, macadam, concrete slabs, block paving, granite setts, kerbs, edgings and trims, tree grilles, benches, and binds; and

- The Contractor must be able to make necessary arrangements for the supply and operation of all necessary plant, barriers and traffic control measures as may be necessary.

This lot will include, however, will not be limited to;

- Planned and reactive locksmiths maintenance work;

- Access control;

- Installation to new and existing door sets;

- Recycling of materials;

- The Contractor must have access to an Assa Abloy Service Centre (or equivalent);

- The Contractor must have accreditation for Yale, Union, Esla, Assa Flexiplus, Assa P600, Assa Trition, and an awareness of Salto and Assa CLIQ (or equivalent); and

- Please note, only one Contractor will be appointed to this lot due to the patent being held by Assa Abloy. As such, the successful Tenderer shall be nominated as the University's sole licensed supplier for this requirement.

This lot will include, however, will not be limited to;

- Planned and reactive signage maintenance work, signage wall, window & film graphics;

- Installation of both internal and external signage, including cleaning activities which may be required to be carried out at height;

- 3M installation accreditation (or equivalent); and

- Recycling of materials.

This lot will include, however, will not be limited to;

- Planned and reactive sandstone repairs & scaffolding maintenance work, including the supply of stones for replacement and indenting, dressing and carving of sandstone, lithomex repairs, lime pointing, and lime mortar repairs;

- Sampling for sandstone for petrographic analysis and mortar mix matching;

- Requirement to work at height;

- Requirement to work on or take on suitable subcontractor for leadwork repairs and replacement as per lead work association details;

- Requirement to work on our historic properties / structures; and

- Recycling of materials.

This lot will include, however, will not be limited to;

- Planned and reactive blacksmiths maintenance work mainly across the John Anderson campus, but also at other University satellite sites, including galvanising, powder coating, repairs, replacement and supply of ramps, handrails, fire escapes stairs and landings, railings, edge protection works, loading bays, repairs to other structures – tanks, crane rails, awnings, and working on manual & automated gates; and

- Recycling of materials.

This lot will include, however, will not be limited to:

- Planned and reactive works associated with asbestos removal to include licensed and non-licensed works, and remedial works to damaged asbestos containing materials;

- The Contractor must have a full HSE asbestos license, and SEPA waste license.

- The Contractor must be a member of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) (or equivalent);

- The Contractor must undertake any asbestos works in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 & best guidance HSG247;

- The Contractor where required must attend site in advance of works, and provide statutory notices to the relevant statutory authority prior to commencing both licensed asbestos and notifiable non-licensed works;

- The Contractor must provide all relevant paperwork (ASB5, RAMS, consignment notes etc.);

- The Contractor must report any issues on site directly with the University's Health & Safety Compliance Officer;

- The Contractor must have an emergency call out number, and be able to provide an out of hours service; and

- The Contractor must provide all equipment/consumables to carry out the works.

This lot will include, however, will not be limited to;

- Planned and reactive works associated with asbestos testing, reporting, and analytical works, including management surveys, refurbishment surveys, yearly re-inspections, targeted sampling, four stage clearances, re-assurance, leak, background and personal air testing;

- The Contractor must provide advice and assistance to the University's Health & Safety Compliance Officer during any asbestos removal works;

- The Contractor must inform the University's Health & Safety Compliance Officer of any damaged asbestos containing materials identified during survey works;

- The Contractor must return finalised survey reports 20 days after leaving site, and a copy of analytical paperwork 1 day after leaving site;

- The Contractor must provide an emergency call out number, and be able to provide an out of hours service;

- The Contractor must provide all equipment/consumables to carry out the works;

- The Contractor must provide all relevant paperwork (RAMS);

- The Contractor must analyse samples of suspected asbestos containing materials;

- The Contractor must demonstrate independence and impartiality ; and

- The Contractor must have ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation and ISO/IEC 17025 (or equivalent).

This lot will include, however, will not be limited to;

- Planned works which may include, classroom refurbishments, upgrading of electrical infrastructure, laboratory refurbishments, external lighting to buildings, including lighting bollards / posts;

- Reactive works to support the Estates Services Electrical Team as required, as well as providing bespoke works for Departmental needs;

- EICR remedials and certification; and

- All operatives to be BS7671 (18th Edition) qualified (or equivalent).