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Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement project aimed at upgrading the Midlothian Snowsports Centre. The project involves the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a fixed-grip two-seater chairlift to replace the existing infrastructure at the centre located in Edinburgh, EH10 7DU. This procurement falls under the works category and involves construction work related to ski lifts and winter-sports facilities. Interested parties should note that this is a planned project, with a future notice date identified as the 7th of August 2026. This procurement process is governed by the CELEX Directive 32014L0024 and is covered by the GPA agreement.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in construction work for sports facilities, ski lift manufacturing, or parts manufacturing for lifts. Businesses with expertise in leisure and sports-related construction, particularly those with experience in mountain or winter sports facility upgrades, will find this tender particularly enticing. Regional and local contractors with a background in providing reliable, year-round ski lift services are best placed to secure this contract, reflecting Midlothian Council’s commitment to enhancing year-round operations for skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, and general visitors to the park.

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Notice Title

Midlothian Snowsports Centre Chairlift

Notice Description

Midlothian Snowsports Centre seeks proposals for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a fixed-grip two-seater chairlift to replace the existing chairlift.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Project Overview Midlothian Snowsports Centre seeks proposals for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a fixed-grip two-seater chairlift to replace the existing chairlift installation located at: Midlothian Snowsports Centre Hillend, Biggar Road Edinburgh EH10 7DU The new chairlift shall provide a safe, reliable and efficient uplift system for year-round operation, serving skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers and visitors to the wider regional park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c198
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061882-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42418220 - Chairlifts

42418290 - Ski-lift equipment

42419500 - Parts of lift, skip hoists or escalators

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212223 - Winter-sports facilities construction work

45234220 - Construction work for ski lifts

45234230 - Construction work for chair lifts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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