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Provision of Steeplejack and Associated Services for the Edinburgh Area

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Steeplejack and Associated Services for the Edinburgh Area" under the open procedure procurement method. This contract is classified under the "Built Environment, Heritage and Tourism" industry category and covers services in the UKM75 region encompassing Edinburgh. The main objective of the contract is to provide steeplejack and rope access services for visual masonry checks and related works. The contract was signed with TRAC Engineering Ltd on 31st July 2024, after the tender stage concluded on 13th June 2024. No significant options or variations are allowed within the contract period, which spans 720 days with an option for extension.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in rope access and steeplejack services, particularly those trained and registered with ATLAS and IRATA, ensuring compliance with British Standards and Health and Safety regulations. Suitable candidates are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of fulfilling the minimum staffing requirements and providing necessary safety certifications. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefits such as work experience or apprenticeships provides an avenue for broader business engagement and social contribution. Business growth is achievable by securing similar contracts that demand expertise in industrial rope access and maintenance services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Steeplejack and Associated Services for the Edinburgh Area

Notice Description

HES requires provision of a hire of steeplejacks and rope access service to cover the Edinburgh Area. Masonry checks should be predominately visual. Any areas where masonry appears loose or in danger of falling should then be checked by hand. However this should be done with as little force as required. If any areas are found to be in immediate danger of falling then it should be brought to the attention of the District Works Manager for that area, prior to any works taking place. HES will provide the pointing mix as required. The estimated staffing minimum requirement for this contract including the Rope Access Supervisor is between one and three ropes access operatives at any time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Steeplejacks must be experienced in the following: Procedure for the Safe Working Use of Rope Access Techniques - ACHRA 001 British Standards - BS7985:2002 - Code of Practice for Use of Rope Access Methods for Industrial Purposes H&S at Work Act 1974 Working at Height Regulations 2005 Steeplejacks should be trained and registered with ATLAS Rope Access workers should be trained and registered with IRATA The estimated staffing minimum requirement for this contract including the Rope Access Supervisor is between one and three ropes access operatives at any time.

Renewal: After initial contract period there will be an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000766568
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510997
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used up this will be re-tendered during 2028.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Fiona Fretwell
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
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
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAC ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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