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

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).

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.

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.