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Monitoring of Cathodic Protection Systems

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jun 2025 at 12:34

Tender

05 Jun 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has initiated a tender process titled "Monitoring of Cathodic Protection Systems" within the services category, specifically focusing on bridge-inspection services. This open procurement process targets the West Lothian area, with a substantial contract value of £245,000 and an anticipated duration of up to 5 years, extending with optional 24-month renewals. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, following an open procedure under CELEX 2014/24/EU legal framework. Prospective suppliers are expected to complete their submissions by 7th July 2025 at 12:00 PM (BST), and the bid opening is scheduled for the same date and time.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in infrastructure monitoring and inspection services, with an emphasis on cathodic protection systems. Companies well-positioned for this contract will likely have robust financial stability, technical expertise, and a focus on quality works, software provision, and community benefits, as these form key evaluation criteria. The inclusion of "Community Benefits" as a criterion highlights the council's commitment to social value, presenting further avenues for businesses that can demonstrate alignment with these objectives. Additionally, companies proficient in electronic submissions and able to meet complex insurance and financial requirements will be at an advantage in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

Monitoring of Cathodic Protection Systems

Notice Description

Monitoring of Cathodic Protection Systems

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender Process. Additional information: All additional info available on PCS-T

Renewal: 2x 12-month optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054370
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030591-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If full contract is used, the contract will be in place for 5 years with an option to extend up to 24 months. Therefore anticipated date for retender is June 2032.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

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