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Swiss Timing Supply and Maintenance Contract

GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)

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05 Nov 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow), a body governed by public law, has completed a procurement process for a "Swiss Timing Supply and Maintenance Contract" in the services sector, specifically under the category of "Other community, social and personal services". The contract involves lane timing equipment for Tollcross Swimming Pool and timing equipment for Track Cycling at Emirates Arena, both located in Glasgow, UK. This procurement, initiated through a limited procurement method, was awarded on 5th November 2025 due to absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract was actively awarded to Swiss Timing on 17th October 2025 with a contract value of £373,119.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in sports equipment supply and maintenance. The high-value nature of the contract and the strategic importance of the equipment for sport venues highlight the necessity for specialised companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like Swiss Timing, to provide niche technical solutions. Companies with expertise in sports timing systems would find this tender particularly relevant, given the absence of competition and specialisation required, presenting opportunities to expand their market presence in high-profile public venue contracts.

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Notice Title

Swiss Timing Supply and Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Tollcross Swimming Pool - Swimming pool lane timing equipment. Emirates Arena - Track Cycling hardware and software timing equipment With a combined maintenance contract for both venues.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tollcross Swimming Pool - Swimming pool lane timing equipment Emirates Arena - Track Cycling hardware and software timing equipment With a combined maintenance contract for both venues.

Procurement Information

Justification for selected award procedure: The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation: Under Regulation 33 (1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice based on the following justification - absence of competition for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071114-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£373,119 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 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
GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)
Contact Name
Joyce Caldwell
Contact Email
joyce.caldwell@glasgowlife.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412875923

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1LH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWISS TIMING

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