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Portable Fire Appliances - Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs

The Highland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Dec 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed the award stage for its procurement project titled "Portable Fire Appliances - Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs." This project falls under the "General public services" sector and covers the entire Highland Council area (region UKM6), providing essential safety services. The contract was initially active on 6th March 2025, involving thorough inspection and servicing, ensuring compliance with statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and manufacturer’s instructions. The open procurement procedure resulted in awarding the contract to Safety, Welding & Lifting (Int) Ltd, with the contract value being £692,090.75 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses dedicated to safety and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with portable fire appliances and similar technical services. SMEs, especially those within the Highland region, might find this contract advantageous for leveraging regional expertise and expanding their service portfolio. Businesses with experience in statutory compliance and EU/BS standards adherence are well-suited to compete effectively. The open procedure allows for equal participation, making it an excellent opportunity for local businesses to establish valuable partnerships with regional authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Fire Appliances - Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs

Notice Description

This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs to Portable Fire Appliances. The Portable Fire Appliances are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable inspection, servicing, maintenance, repairs & call outs regime, to ensure that Portable Fire Appliances operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instruction and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs to Portable Fire Appliances. The Portable Fire Appliances are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable inspection, servicing, maintenance, repairs & call outs regime, to ensure that Portable Fire Appliances operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instruction and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Renewal: Optional up to 36 month extension available at the discretion of the CA following the initial contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786708
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527796
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£692,090 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Optional up to 36 month extension available at the discretion of the CA following the initial contract period. Following any extension period it is anticipated that the contract shall be retendered.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Safety, Welding & Lifting (Int) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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