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Testing of fall arrest systems and anchor points

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process orchestrated by Orkney Islands Council involves a contract titled "Testing of fall arrest systems and anchor points." This contract falls within the recreation, culture, and religion industry, with activities centred around various local authority-owned sites in Orkney Mainland, UK. Currently in the award stage, this selective procedure was initiated on 3rd April 2018, with the contract signed on 30th October 2017. The total contract value is set at £25,000 and involved a tender period that concluded on 29th September 2017.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in safety inspections and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in fall arrest systems and anchorage points. Companies capable of providing comprehensive testing and compliance with relevant safety standards would be well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the work spanning across various sites, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and thorough adherence to safety regulations will likely find this tender appealing.

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Notice Title

Testing of fall arrest systems and anchor points

Notice Description

The contract will cover the inspection and testing of fall arrest systems and single point anchorages to various local authority owned or managed sites including any distribution around the site outwith buildings. The contract will also cover the inspection, testing and maintenance of anchorage points for hanging baskets and Christmas decorations at a variety of sites owned or managed by the local authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will cover the inspection and testing of fall arrest systems and single point anchorages to various local authority owned or managed sites including any distribution around the site outwith buildings. The contract will also cover the inspection, testing and maintenance of anchorage points for hanging baskets and Christmas decorations at a variety of sites owned or managed by the local authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000510989
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315409
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35113100 - Site-safety equipment

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
On completion of the contract.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Denise Link
Contact Email
bruce.pinkerton@orkney.gov.uk, denise.link@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN STEEPLEJACKS (EDINBURGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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