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Provision of Digital TV Maintenance Services

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 08:18

Tender

29 May 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the renewal of a contract titled "Provision of Digital TV Maintenance Services", focusing on repair and maintenance services within the West Dunbartonshire area (UKM81). The contract was awarded on 8th September 2025 to MRM Electrical Solutions Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This procurement, conducted via an open procedure as per legal basis CELEX 32014L0024, was part of ongoing efforts to maintain the Council's housing and other properties efficiently and cost-effectively, ensuring sustainability and safety. The process was covered under the GPA and followed a set of award criteria focusing on both quality and price, with the contract valued at GBP 1,000,000.

The procurement of Digital TV Maintenance Services presents a substantial business growth opportunity, especially for companies specialising in maintenance and repair of digital systems. Firms with expertise in digital transmission and TV apparatus, along with the capability to provide high-quality service delivery, contract management, and business continuity planning, are well-positioned to capitalise on similar future opportunities. The procurement highlighted the importance of delivering additional social benefits, providing a competitive edge to businesses capable of comprehensive service solutions. Participation in such tenders will enhance a company's portfolio, enabling them to establish a track record with local government contracts, potentially leading to further engagements within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Digital TV Maintenance Services

Notice Description

West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) is committed to delivering a high-quality repairs and maintenance service together with delivering capital projects, which ensures that all its housing, operational and non-operational properties are well maintained at a reasonable cost, providing value for money, are sustainable and are kept in a good and safe state of repair. This also ensures that the Council are extending the useful life of an asset and increase the market value of the Council's assets. Renewal of the existing contract for the provision of Digital TV Maintenance Services, to attend to faults and repair existing systems and replacement were deemed appropriate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) is committed to delivering a high-quality repairs and maintenance service together with delivering capital projects, which ensures that all its housing, operational and non-operational properties are well maintained at a reasonable cost, providing value for money, are sustainable and are kept in a good and safe state of repair. This also ensures that the Council are extending the useful life of an asset and increase the market value of the Council's assets. Renewal of the existing contract for the provision of Digital TV Maintenance Services, to attend to faults and repair existing systems and replacement were deemed appropriate.

Renewal: Extension of 2 x 12 months subject to the Council's digression.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052910
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057959-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus

32324600 - Digital-TV boxes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

92224000 - Digital television

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ellie Street
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRM ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS

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