Planning

Furniture Removals and Storage

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Mar 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is planning a procurement process for a Multi-lot Framework Agreement titled "Furniture Removals and Storage." This contracting opportunity falls under the services sector and is primarily focused on providing relocation, delivery, and storage services for furniture and belongings. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the potential contract lasting for three years, including options for two additional twelve-month extensions. Interested providers should note that the future notice date for further details is set for 20th May 2021, and all services will be required within the City of Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics, furniture movement, and storage solutions. Companies equipped to manage both project-based services and regular removal needs, particularly those with a storage facility close to Edinburgh, would be well-suited to compete. This framework aims to support the City Council in fulfilling its duties, including assisting homeless individuals in need of storage and relocation services, thus enabling businesses to contribute to critical community support while expanding their operational reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Furniture Removals and Storage

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for a Multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Furniture Removals and Storage. Lot 1 - The requirement of relocation and delivery of furniture and equipment between properties Lot 2 - Legislative requirement of removal, transfer and storage of belongings, sometimes for an unspecified amount of time. The Council has yet to finalise the required contract term and the estimated value is based on a period of three years with options to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each.

Lot Information

Project Based Work

Lot 1 (Project Based Work) - the contractor will be required to deliver relocated furniture between properties occupied by the Council and any partners such as the printer provider, National Health Service, Police Scotland and the Fire Service. This service will include advice and support as well as ensuring relocations are carried out efficiently and with minimum disruption or down time to business. The Contractor must be able to provide the service within the boundaries of the City of Edinburgh. Any properties that the Council owns outwith the City must be included.

Daily Removal and Storage

Lot 2 (Daily Removal and Storage) -Temporary Accommodation Services is a statutory service within the Council which provides accommodation and support for around 4000 homeless people per year. A significant number of those 4000 customers require assistance with the removal, transfer and storage of belongings. The contractor would be required to assist tenants with the removal, transfer and storage of belongings and sometimes for an unspecified amount of time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000646611
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408877
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2021Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pauline Sutherland
Contact Email
pauline.sutherland@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315294576

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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