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Provision of Technical Hardware and Support Services for Robotic Scanning Workstations

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, has completed the contracting process for the "Provision of Technical Hardware and Support Services for Robotic Scanning Workstations." The contract was awarded under a limited procurement method without prior competition, citing unique technical requirements. The designated supplier is CBM-Logix Ltd, known for its expertise and prior development of the required robotic systems. The contract, valued at £389,000, was signed on 6th August 2025, and will last for 60 months, covering services in the Built Environment, Tourism, and Conservation sectors across Scotland, specifically in the UKM75 region. This marks the award stage of the procurement process, following a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice issued in July 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for technology firms specializing in bespoke hardware and support services, particularly those with expertise in robotics and automated systems. Given the niche technological requirements, businesses with established capabilities in developing and maintaining sophisticated scanning technologies are positioned to benefit. The contract includes provisions for annual on-site maintenance, software updates, and customer support, highlighting the need for ongoing service and technical expertise, making it an ideal prospect for SMEs looking to establish a foothold in the public sector with specialised offerings.

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Notice Title

Provision of Technical Hardware and Support Services for Robotic Scanning Workstations

Notice Description

This Notice relates to the award of contract for the provision of technical hardware and support services for robotic scanning workstations. The contract duration is to be for 60 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has awarded this contract under the conditions of regulation 33.4.b(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) regulations. The Contract will include maintenance services for robotically operated digital scanning equipment used within the National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP). The scope of the maintenance services provided will include: - Annual on-site preventative maintenance - All software updates - All replacement parts - Customer support

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Procurement Information

HES has awarded to the Supplier on the basis that competition is absent for technical reasons. The robotic systems were developed by the Supplier for HES on the basis no solution is otherwise available in the marketplace. Given the nature of the services described in II.2.4 of this notice, the necessary support and service engineers, and specialist expertise, can only be provided by the Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786578
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538597
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£389,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
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
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CBM-LOGIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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