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Secure Storage Services

VISITSCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is conducting an open procurement process for Secure Storage Services, aiming to secure a qualified supplier for the provision of storage solutions for office furniture, documents, and archive boxes. The tender is currently active, with the closing date for submissions set for 4th April 2022 at 10:00 AM. The procurement is classified under the services category and carries an estimated value of £120,000. The bid opening is scheduled for the same day at 10:30 AM, and interested parties should submit their electronic responses via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in storage and logistics services, particularly those equipped to handle office furniture and document management. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing secure storage solutions, along with a strong understanding of compliance and safety in storage, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. With the possibility of contract renewal after the initial period, this project may offer a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

Secure Storage Services

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking a suitably qualified supplier to provide a storage solution for office furniture, documents and archive boxes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is running a single stage Regulated Tender for Secure Storage Services. The successful supplier will be able to provide a storage solution for office furniture, archive boxes and documents. A full scope of contract and description of the procurement process can be found in the attached documents.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial 12 month period with the option to extend by two further periods of 12 months at the sole discretion of VisitScotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000686839
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546272
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 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
Rory Hewitt
Contact Email
rory.hewitt@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222

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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEN LOTHIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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