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ELC-24-0391 Framework Agreement for Fencing

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has awarded a framework agreement for fencing works, specifically targeting metal and timber fencing projects. This open procedure tender, categorized under 'General public services' and 'works’, covers the East Lothian region (UKM73). The procurement process has been completed, with the contract signed on 31 March 2025. The total value for each lot (metal and timber fencing) is GBP 400,000. Contractors P1 Solutions Ltd and City Gate Construction Limited have been selected to deliver the required services, which include the removal, disposal, supply, erection, and reactive repair of fencing solutions. Community benefits are a crucial component of this project, aiming for social, economic, and environmental improvements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors specializing in fencing and associated services, particularly those within small and medium enterprises. Businesses with robust experience in both metal and timber fencing installation, maintenance, and repair will find this framework particularly lucrative, as it allows for both immediate work and extended engagement through programmed and ad-hoc requirements. Given the Council’s commitment to sustainability and community benefits, firms that also focus on sourcing sustainable timber and providing additional community value will stand out. The framework supports business growth with clear, structured requirements and the potential for further extensions, making it a perfect fit for established fencing contractors looking to expand within the public sector.

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Notice Title

ELC-24-0391 Framework Agreement for Fencing

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 Fencing Framework. This framework will be ranked involving two separate lots, Metal (lot1) and Timber (lot2) Fencing.

Lot Information

Timber Fencing

Replacement wooden fencing This will involve the removal and disposal of existing fences (not limited to timber fencing) and the preparation, supply and erection of new timber fencing. Labour and Materials provision is required. Reactive Removal and Disposal, and/or Supply and Erect New Timber Fencing The contractor shall provide a reactive removal and disposal service and/or supply and erect new Timber fencing for void properties on an ad-hoc basis. Reactive Repair Timber Fencing The contractor shall provide a reactive repair service to existing timber fencing for properties on an ad hoc basis. Programmed Removal and Disposal and/or supply and erect new Timber fencing The Contractor will be given a programme of properties where removal and disposal, and/or supply and erect new timber fencing are to be undertaken. This programme will be outlined at contract pre-start meetings and on-going programme review meetings. An individual pre-start meeting will be held with East Lothian Council representatives and Contractor to provide instructions and agree the programme. The Contractor shall agree the programme with ELC detailing the sequence of operations, timescales for commencement and completion. Timber requirements- All timber and wood-derived products must be from a Legal and Sustainable Source. (BS 1722-5:2006 & BS 1722-7:2006). Tenderers will be required to provide details of the Forrest source for the timber they will supply under this Framework Agreement.

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

Metal Fencing

Replacement metal fencing This will involve the removal and disposal of existing fences (not limited to metal fencing) and the preparation, supply and erection of new Metal fencing. Labour and Materials provision is required. Reactive Removal and Disposal and/or Supply and Erection of New Metal Fencing The contractor shall provide a reactive removal and disposal service and/or supply and erection of new metal fencing for properties on an ad-hoc basis. Reactive repair of metal fencing The contractor shall provide a reactive repair service to existing metal fencing for properties on an ad hoc basis. Programmed Removal and Disposal and/or supply and erect new metal fencing. The Contractor will be given a programme of properties where removal and disposal, and/or the supply and erection of new metal fencing are to be undertaken. This programme will be outlined at contract pre-start meetings and on-going programme review meetings. An individual pre-start meeting will be held with East Lothian Council and the Contractor to agree the programme. The Contractor shall agree the programme with ELC detailing the sequence of operations, timescales for commencement and completion.

Renewal: Option to extend twice by 1 year each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782836
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527583
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

45342000 - Erection of fencing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
2
Supplier Names

CITY GATE CONSTRUCTION

P1 SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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