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07 Apr 2025 at 01:00

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10 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has awarded the framework agreement for the hire of portable accommodation and safe storage container units, classified under general public services. The procurement process, which follows the open procedure method, involves two lots: static welfare accommodation and safe storage containers with supporting services, and mobile welfare accommodation with supporting services. The contract, valued at £1,000,000 for lot 1 and £200,000 for lot 2, was signed on 25 March 2025. These units will be used on-site within Falkirk Council's area of operations, UKM76, starting from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2029. Falkirk Council, based at The Foundry, Larbert, is managing the procurement.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for various businesses offering welfare accommodation and storage solutions. Award criteria placed a significant emphasis on price (70%) and quality (30%), making it suitable for companies with competitive pricing and high-quality standards. Both SMEs and large-scale enterprises such as Jarvie Plant Ltd, Sibcas Ltd, Sunbelt Rentals Limited, LOC Hire Ltd, and GAP Group Limited are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can enhance business growth through long-term partnerships with Falkirk Council and expand operations within the local authority’s jurisdiction.

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Notice Title

Hire of Portable Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units

Notice Description

Framework agreement award for the Hire of Welfare Accommodation along with associated Support Services and Safe Storage container Units, to be utilised for on-site use within Falkirk Council's area of Operation. The agreement is split into 2 lots (lot 1: Static Welfare Accommodation & Safe Storage Containers c/w associated Support Services) & (lot 2: Mobile Welfare Accommodation).

Lot Information

Mobile Welfare Accommodation complete with associated Support Services

The provision of Mobile Welfare Units, accessories and supportive services are required to support a number of personnel on site and functions and as such consist of, but are not limited in type or in number of: Accommodation Welfare Units. The Accommodation Units provided must be no more than 5 years old and defect free when supplied to site.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Static Welfare Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units complete with associated Support Services

Hire of Static Welfare Accommodation and Safe Storage Container Units. The provision of Units, accessories and supportive services are required to support a number of personnel on site and functions and as such consist of, but are not limited in type or in number of: Accommodation Canteen Units. Drying Units. Office Units. WC Units. Welfare Units. Storage Safe Site Storage Container Units. Support Services Access Support. Power Generation. Furniture. Septic Tanks (including emptying services). Water Tanks (including connection services). Various Trades engagement to commission and decommission facilities. The Accommodation Units provided must be no more than 5 years old and defect free when supplied to site.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782953
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527690
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34114300 - Welfare vehicles

44211110 - Cabins

45212413 - Short-stay accommodation construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
November 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Falkirk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

GAP Group Limited

Jarvie Plant Ltd

LOC Hire Ltd

Sibcas Ltd

Sunbelt Rentals Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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