This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jun 2025 at 10:02

Tender

04 Mar 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council initiated an open procurement procedure for a contract titled "Supply and Spread of Woodchip," under the industry category "Wood" and specifically for use in play areas across the Edinburgh region (UKM75). The procurement targeted the goods category and was launched with a tender publication date of 4th March 2025, and the award process was completed by 7th May 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 350,000, mandates bidders to comply with environmental criteria such as Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone standards. The award has been successfully concluded with SCOTBARK, an SME supplier from Glasgow, as the winning bidder.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in landscaping or wood supply, particularly those specialising in environmentally friendly solutions. The contract's emphasis on environmental criteria and electronic submission indicates suitability for businesses with strong ecological management measures and digital proficiency. Companies in the SME sector, given the procurement's open procedure and regional focus, are well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities by ensuring compliance with the fiscal and environmental standards set by The City of Edinburgh Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply and Spread of Woodchip

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a contractor to supply and spread wood chip within Council owned play areas. The areas require a safety surface of woodchip to maintain a depth of 300mm, as specified in the Playground Safety Standard EN1176.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a contractor to supply and spread wood chip within Council owned play areas. The areas require a safety surface of woodchip to maintain a depth of 300mm, as specified in the Playground Safety Standard EN1176.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e940
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035616-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

03410000 - Wood

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTBARK

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