Award

Supply of Graffiti Coating Product, Removal Product and Equipment

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently in the procurement stage for the tender titled "Supply of Graffiti Coating Product, Removal Product and Equipment," aimed at supporting the Street Cleansing Team's graffiti removal services. The procurement process, identified by the tender ID CT1395, falls within the industry category of general public services and is conducted using an open procedure method for the supply of goods. Located in Edinburgh, the contract seeks specialised chemicals and equipment to assist the Graffiti Team. Businesses interested in bidding must submit their proposals by 15th November 2024, with awards anticipated to start from the same date.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in chemical supply, particularly those offering environmentally friendly or skin-safe solutions and equipment suited for graffiti removal and anti-graffiti applications on historic buildings. With a contract value estimated at £320,000, the procurement includes potential renewal options, making it attractive for entities looking to establish long-term relationships with the Council. The selection criteria ensure that only financially stable businesses with robust health and safety policies can compete, inviting participation from well-established organisations within the graffiti removal and protective coatings industry. Contractors should be prepared to meet community benefit requirements and payment clauses to ensure prompt transactions and openness to electronic submissions via the provided website.

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Notice Title

Supply of Graffiti Coating Product, Removal Product and Equipment

Notice Description

The Street Cleansing Team within the City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is required to provide graffiti removal services for Council property. The Graffiti Team requires highly specialised chemicals to perform these services along with the equipment necessary to utilise the chemicals.

Lot Information

Specialised Anti-Graffiti (Graffiti Resistant Coating) Chemicals

Specialised anti-graffiti (graffiti resistant coating) chemicals, full details of the requirements are included in the attached specification.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

General Graffiti Removal Chemicals

Supply of general graffiti removal chemicals (environmentally/skin safe) and equipment

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Specialised Graffiti Removal Chemicals Historic Buildings

Specialised graffiti chemicals Historic Buildings, full details of the requirements are included in the attached specification.

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780516
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536494
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

24960000 - Various chemical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
October 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graham Halliday, Stephen Forfar
Contact Email
graham.halliday@edinburgh.gov.uk, stephen.forfar@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

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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