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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed an open procurement process for servicing, maintenance, repairs, and call-outs related to Wood Dust Systems & CDT Equipment across its geographical area. This contract, under the 'works' category, operates within Inverness, UKM6 region, with the procurement stage reaching completion as of 23rd May 2025. A significant contract valued at £864,429.84 was awarded to Flamefast Scotmech, initiated via an open procedure. The tender was initially active in September 2024 with a submission deadline on 30th October 2024, followed by an award issued in March 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in equipment servicing and maintenance, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Flamefast Scotmech. Companies with a robust background in technical maintenance and adherence to safety standards would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, there are potential avenues for delivering community benefits, such as employment and training opportunities, aligning with the council’s initiatives to meet Carbon Clever targets and support apprenticeship schemes. This offers an expansive benefit scope to both the contracting entity and the wider community.

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Notice Title

Wood Dust Systems & CDT Equipment - Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs

Notice Description

This contract shall encompass the Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs to Wood Dust Systems & CDT Equipment. The Wood Dust Systems & CDT Equipment are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, repairs & maintenance regime to exist to ensure that Wood Dust Systems & CDT Equipment operates correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instruction and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement to appoint a contractor to deliver the requirements of Wood Dust Systems & CDT Equipment, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs. This contract shall encompass the Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs to Wood Dust Systems & CDT Equipment. The Wood Dust Systems & CDT Equipment are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, repairs & maintenance regime to exist to ensure that Wood Dust Systems & CDT Equipment operates correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instruction and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Renewal: Optional up to 36 month extension available at the discretion of the CA following the initial 3 year contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779223
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530975
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£864,429 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Optional up to 36 month extension available at the discretion of the CA following the initial 3 year contract period. It is anticipated that the contract will be retendered following the completion of the contact and any extension.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Flamefast Scotmech

Further Information

Notice Documents

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