Award

Hire of Portable Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Award

07 Apr 2025 at 12:35

TenderUpdate

10 Dec 2024 at 11:50

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has completed a procurement process for the hire of Portable Accommodation and Safe Storage Container Units, classified under the CPV code 44211110 (Cabins). The contract titled "Hire of Portable Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units" falls under the goods category and is meant for use within Falkirk Council’s operations area. The procurement consisted of two lots: "Static Welfare Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units complete with associated Support Services" and "Mobile Welfare Accommodation complete with associated Support Services." Key dates include the contract signing on 25th March 2025, with the agreement running from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2029. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and a framework agreement was established, covering a total value of £1,100,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of portable accommodation and associated support services. The awarded framework involves substantial engagement in supportive services such as power generation, furniture supply, and tank services, making it ideal for companies capable of providing comprehensive on-site support. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations alike, such as Jarvie Plant Ltd, Sibcas Ltd, Sunbelt Rentals Limited, LOC Hire Ltd, and GAP Group Limited, have secured participation, showcasing that the tender accommodates diverse business scales. Opportunities within this framework can assist companies in attaining growth by providing regular and significant work over the contract’s duration, potentially exceeding £100,000 GBP in spend, which necessitates modern apprenticeships or paid work experience, reinforcing community benefits.

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Notice Title

Hire of Portable Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units

Notice Description

Framework agreement award for the Hire of Welfare Accommodation along with associated Support Services and Safe Storage container Units, to be utilised for on-site use within Falkirk Council's area of Operation. The agreement is split into 2 lots (lot 1: Static Welfare Accommodation & Safe Storage Containers c/w associated Support Services) & (lot 2: Mobile Welfare Accommodation).

Lot Information

Mobile Welfare Accommodation complete with associated Support Services

The provision of Mobile Welfare Units, accessories and supportive services are required to support a number of personnel on site and functions and as such consist of, but are not limited in type or in number of: Accommodation Welfare Units. The Accommodation Units provided must be no more than 5 years old and defect free when supplied to site. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Static Welfare Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units complete with associated Support Services

Hire of Static Welfare Accommodation and Safe Storage Container Units. The provision of Units, accessories and supportive services are required to support a number of personnel on site and functions and as such consist of, but are not limited in type or in number of: Accommodation Canteen Units. Drying Units. Office Units. WC Units. Welfare Units. Storage Safe Site Storage Container Units. Support Services Access Support. Power Generation. Furniture. Septic Tanks (including emptying services). Water Tanks (including connection services). Various Trades engagement to commission and decommission facilities. The Accommodation Units provided must be no more than 5 years old and defect free when supplied to site. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013394-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34114300 - Welfare vehicles

44211110 - Cabins

45212413 - Short-stay accommodation construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
November 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

GAP GROUP

JARVIE PLANT

LOC HIRE

SIBCAS

SUNBELT RENTALS

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