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Public and Civic Clocks

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Dec 2025 at 14:15

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10 Jun 2025 at 16:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Public and Civic Clocks," focusing on the repair and maintenance services of clocks within Edinburgh and potentially expanding to other regions in Scotland. This framework agreement, valued at £1,200,000, involves servicing public clocks across different councils, including Angus, North Ayrshire, Falkirk, Scottish Borders, Fife, and East Dunbartonshire. Recently awarded under the open procedure, the contract was signed on 5th December 2025, with James Ritchie & Son (Clockmakers) Ltd and The Cumbria Clock Company Ltd appointed as contractors. The tender was classified under the CPV code 50432000, indicating services related to clock repair and maintenance.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant growth prospect for companies in the clock maintenance and repair industry, particularly those based in or willing to operate across multiple Scottish regions. SMEs specialising in technical quality and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete, as the selection criteria heavily weighted technical capability (70%) alongside price competitiveness (30%). The open procedure provides a transparent platform for businesses to engage, and those with capabilities to deliver high-quality timekeeping services and maintain civic infrastructure stand to benefit profoundly from participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public and Civic Clocks

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement and appoint multiple Contractors to provide clock winding and maintenance services for two distinct groups of clocks: Public Clocks within the City of Edinburgh (27 clocks), and City Chambers Clocks (15 clocks) In addition to the aforementioned requirements the Council may, at its discretion, utilise this Framework Agreement to provide for new / additional clocks as well as ad-hoc requirements. The Council is acting for itself and additional Councils in Scotland listed below will be able to access and call from the Framework Agreement: Angus Council; North Ayrshire Council; Falkirk Council; Scottish Borders Council; Fife Council; East Dunbartonshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement and appoint multiple Contractors to provide clock winding and maintenance services for two distinct groups of clocks: Public Clocks within the City of Edinburgh (27 clocks), and City Chambers Clocks (15 clocks) In addition to the aforementioned requirements the Council may, at its discretion, utilise this Framework Agreement to provide for new / additional clocks as well as ad-hoc requirements. Objectives Ensure all clocks are fully operational, accurate, and regularly wound and maintained. Support public safety and civic functions by maintaining clock visibility and timekeeping. Provide timely repair and restoration services as needed. Enable smooth transition between departments following the organisational review in Public Safety. The Council is acting for itself and additional Councils in Scotland listed below will be able to access and call from the Framework Agreement. Angus Council North Ayrshire Council Falkirk Council Scottish Borders Council Fife Council East Dunbartonshire Council

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054643
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081537-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

39254100 - Clocks

50432000 - Repair and maintenance services of clocks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

East Dunbartonshire Council

Falkirk Council

Fife Council

North Ayrshire Council

Scottish Borders Council

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

James Ritchie & Son (Clockmakers) Ltd

The Cumbria Clock Company Ltd

Further Information

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