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Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services

Glasgow City Council

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02 Jul 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council has completed a tender process for the provision of Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services, focussed on ensuring the operational efficiency of weighbridges used across its 14 depots, with mobile services required across the West of Scotland. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, and the process was initiated on 2nd July 2021. Contract awards for the different service lots, including the hire of weighbridge test vehicles and repair services, have been finalised, with dates of contract signing being 8th June 2021.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specialising in weighbridge equipment and maintenance, as well as general public services. Suppliers of mobile and fixed weighbridge solutions, calibration services, and structural repair firms are particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts. With multiple lots available, there is scope for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in providing competitive bids. This can lead to long-term collaborations with local authorities across diverse locations, thereby facilitating business growth and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services

Notice Description

The council invites Bidders to submit bids for the provision of Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services to ensure that all weighbridges (fixed and mobile) are supplied, installed, calibrated, certified in line with licensing conditions, repaired, maintained, cleaned and fully operational. Fixed weighbridges services will be required for the council's 14 depots, mainly across the City of Glasgow and mobile services shall be required across the West of Scotland for the 11 Local Authorities (inclusive of Glasgow City Council) detailed in above The agreement is split into four lots Lot 1 - Hire of Weighbridge Test Vehicle and Operator (Mobile) Lot 2 - Repair (Ad-hoc-emergency) and Scheduled Maintenance, Calibration and Re-verification of Weighbridge and Industrial Cleaning. Lot 3 - Supply and Installation new Weighbridge, relocation, removal and recycling of Weighbridges existing weighbridges Lot 4 - Structural Welding Repairs (Ad-hoc - emergency).

Lot Information

Hire of Weighbridge Test Vehicle and Operator (Mobile)

Provision of Hire of Weighbridge Test Vehicle and Operator services will be required across the West Coast of Scotland for the 11 Local Authorities named above. This requirement is to allow the Council s' Trading Standards Officers to test mobile weighbridges within various locations throughout the 11 Local Authority across the West of Scotland. Services for Mobile Weighbridges will be carried out by the supplier mainly between June and September of each year of the framework. This will adhere to Weights and Measures Legislation, Trading & Standards which states that ALL public and private weighbridges within the LA's catchment area must be tested.

Repair (Adhoc) Scheduled Maintenance, Calibration and Re-verification of Weighbridges and Industrial Cleaning

Provision of repair and maintenance, calibration, assessments re-verification and industrial cleaning of the council's fixed weighbridges. The weighbridges are utilised for measuring weight of waste material transported in and out of all council depots before going to landfill or a processing outlet. Appointed suppliers will be required to ensure all weighbridges are maintained, calibrated and cleaned in order to remain fully operational 24/7 7 days a week including public holidays.

Supply and Installation of new Weighbridge, relocation, removal and recycling of existing weighbridges

Provision of Supply, Installation of new weighbridge, furthermore removal, re-location, and recycling of existing weighbridges when required across various Council sites.

Options: Lot 3 - A mini competition will be run should the council require a weighbridge of an alternative specification than the one specified within section Invitation to Tender

Structural Welding Repairs (Ad-hoc-emergency)

The provision of ad-hoc repairs to the structure of the fixed weighbridge as required. Normally this will consist of steelwork repairs involving welding equipment and could include but not be limited to- Structural steel fabrication Secondary steelwork Steel stairs, balustrades and handrails Site erection. Lot 4 was not awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659206
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420127
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

42660000 - Soldering, brazing and welding tools, surface tempering and hot-spraying machines and equipment

44315200 - Welding materials

45221117 - Weighbridge construction work

45262680 - Welding

63712500 - Weighbridge services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Additional Buyers

Argyll and Bute Council

East Ayrshire Council

East Dunbartonshire Council

East Renfrewshire Council

Inverclyde Council

North Ayrshire Council

North Lanarkshire Council

Renfrewshire Council

South Ayrshire Council

West Dunbartonshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Crosby Weighing Machine Services

John White & Son (Weighing Machines) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420127
    Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services - The council invites Bidders to submit bids for the provision of Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services to ensure that all weighbridges (fixed and mobile) are supplied, installed, calibrated, certified in line with licensing conditions, repaired, maintained, cleaned and fully operational. Fixed weighbridges services will be required for the council's 14 depots, mainly across the City of Glasgow and mobile services shall be required across the West of Scotland for the 11 Local Authorities (inclusive of Glasgow City Council) detailed in above The agreement is split into four lots Lot 1 - Hire of Weighbridge Test Vehicle and Operator (Mobile) Lot 2 - Repair (Ad-hoc-emergency) and Scheduled Maintenance, Calibration and Re-verification of Weighbridge and Industrial Cleaning. Lot 3 - Supply and Installation new Weighbridge, relocation, removal and recycling of Weighbridges existing weighbridges Lot 4 - Structural Welding Repairs (Ad-hoc - emergency).

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