Award

Monitoring of Cathodic Protection Systems

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2025 at 14:45

Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Monitoring of Cathodic Protection Systems, managed by West Lothian Council, focuses on bridge-inspection services situated in the West Lothian Area. This tender, under the main category of services, followed an open procedure. Key information includes a submissions deadline of 7 July 2025 at 12:00 PM, and award activities beginning on the same day. The contract value is set at £245,000 with the procurement being covered by the GPA framework. This process, tagged as "active" at the tender stage and subsequently "complete" at the award stage, reflects a thorough and structured procurement exercise for ensuring the effective monitoring of cathodic protection systems across relevant infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs with capabilities in quality service delivery related to infrastructure inspection and protection systems. With bid assessment criteria heavily weighing both quality and price—80% on cost and a blend of works, training, software, and community benefits on quality—providers with robust financial stability and a keen emphasis on community engagement stand to benefit. The focus on transparency and compliance in financial and technical capacity reviews means businesses well-prepared in these domains can establish or strengthen their foothold with a reputable buyer like West Lothian Council, enhancing their portfolio and future bidding strength.

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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-054471
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075735-2025
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
SME

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
£123,454 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 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
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gordon Ferguson
Contact Email
gordon.ferguson@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C-PROBE SYSTEMS

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