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ELC-24-0332 Framework Agreement for Decoration Works

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is managing a procurement process titled "ELC-24-0332 Framework Agreement for Decoration Works" under the industry category of works. The procurement involves maintenance and decoration works for public buildings and council housing in East Lothian and was facilitated through an open procedure. The initial tender period had deadlines set to close by 9th January 2025. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage with contracts signed as of 10th June 2025 with selected contractors, indicating that the process is in its final stages of implementation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly in the building and decoration sector. With a framework agreement allowing for multiple contractors, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Bell Group Limited, Dumbreck Decorators, and Trident Maintenance Services Ltd, as well as larger firms like Mitie Property Services (UK) Ltd, can benefit from such opportunities. The inclusion of community benefits requirements suggests that businesses focused on sustainable and socio-economic contributions are well-suited to participate, further aligning their services with public sector procurement expectations. This landscape fosters advantageous competition and growth for enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive property maintenance services.

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Notice Title

ELC-24-0332 Framework Agreement for Decoration Works

Notice Description

East Lothian Council (the Council) is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced contractors who wish to be a preferred contractor on a framework agreement of around 4 Nr* contractors for Lot 1 Public Buildings and Lot 2 Council Housing to carry out the Term Maintenance Contract for Decoration To Council Properties

Lot Information

Public Buildings

The Term Maintenance Contract will be to undertake decoration works to Public Buildings which may include (but not limited to) the following: - Erection/Dismantling Of Scaffold & Other Forms Of Safe Access. - External Walls Decoration. - External Woodwork Decoration. - External Metalwork Decoration. - Internal Walls & Ceilings Decoration. - Internal Woodwork Decoration. - Floor Paint Decoration.

Renewal: Option to extend twice by 1 year each

Council Housing

The Term Maintenance Contract will be to undertake decoration works to Council Housing which may include (but not limited to) the following for: - Erection/Dismantling Of Scaffold & Other Forms Of Safe Access. - External Walls Decoration. - External Woodwork Decoration. - External Metalwork Decoration. - Internal Walls & Ceilings Decoration. - Internal Woodwork Decoration. - Floor Paint Decoration.

Renewal: Option to extend twice by a further 1 year each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782818
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534383
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

39190000 - Wallpaper and other coverings

45442100 - Painting work

45451000 - Decoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,020,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BELL GROUP

DUMBRECK DECORATORS

MITIE PROPERTY SERVICES (UK

TRIDENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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