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Lead Pipe Replacement Surveys

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the contract titled "Lead Pipe Replacement Surveys." This procurement falls within the services industry and is based in Dalkeith, Scotland (region UKM73). The procurement method applied is an open procedure, allowing all interested suppliers to participate. The tender is at the award stage, following the completion of the evaluation process, with key contract signing that took place on 5th June 2018. The total value of bids for the contract ranged from £54,912 to £71,032, with at least 800 housing units expected to undergo surveying.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in surveying and infrastructure services, particularly those with experience in water supply systems. Companies that have capabilities in identifying and reporting on existing plumbing infrastructure, as well as those prepared to work with a variety of housing types, including standalone houses and flats, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The local authority's commitment to replacing lead pipes indicates a focus on health and safety, thus making this an attractive project for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Lead Pipe Replacement Surveys

Notice Description

This Invitation to tender is for the survey of existing housing units to identify record and report on the presence of potable water lead supply pipes with the survey information provided being used as a basis of a works contract to replace the lead pipes in the Council's housing stock where identified. Please note there is to be at least 800 housing units requiring to be surveyed, though these details will be confirmed by the Authority. The properties will likely be a combination of stand alone, semi-detached houses, four in a block and flats. Some of the adjacent flats and houses will have been sold and it is possible that they share common water supply pipes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to tender is for the survey of existing housing units to identify record and report on the presence of potable water lead supply pipes with the survey information provided being used as a basis of a works contract to replace the lead pipes in the Council's housing stock where identified. Please note there is to be at least 800 housing units requiring to be surveyed, though these details will be confirmed by the Authority. The properties will likely be a combination of stand alone, semi-detached houses, four in a block and flats. Some of the adjacent flats and houses will have been sold and it is possible that they share common water supply pipes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000540028
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322190
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45332000 - Plumbing and drain-laying work

45332200 - Water plumbing work

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

71321300 - Plumbing consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hugh Meikle
Contact Email
hugh.meikle@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHARD IRVIN ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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