Award

Secure Storage Solutions

VISITSCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is the buying organisation for the recently completed procurement process titled "Secure Storage Solutions", which falls under the services category within the tourism industry. The tender was initiated as part of an open procedure, with a value of £75,000 and a contract duration of 360 days. The procurement process took place in Edinburgh, UK, with the tender period concluding on 20 March 2019, and the successful contract awarded on 20 September 2019. This process attracted five bids, indicating a competitive environment for suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in storage solutions for office furniture, documents, and archive management. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in logistics, warehousing, and related services would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The potential for contract renewal after the initial term enhances prospects for ongoing business relationships with VisitScotland, further supporting growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Secure Storage Solutions

Notice Description

This notice refers to a procurement which has now closed and no further action is required

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice refers to a procurement which has now closed and no further action is required. This notice refers to a procurement which has now closed and no further action is required

Renewal: There will be the option to extend the contract by two periods of 12 months at the sole discretion of VisitScotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000575842
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372052
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39173000 - Storage units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract will go out to tender at the end of the expired contract. This could range between 12-36 months after award.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6JH
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEN LOTHIAN

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