Award

Award of emergency crane services for harbour wall

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

07 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has completed the procurement process titled "Award of emergency crane services for harbour wall," focusing on crane services to aid in emergency repair works for a harbour wall in East Lothian. The procurement falls under the General public services industry category and is situated within the UKM73 region. The process has reached the Award stage, with the key contract signed on 7th February 2025. The procurement method used was limited, owing to the extreme urgency of the services needed to protect the harbour wall from imminent collapse, as justified under Procurement Standing Orders clause 3.2.7.1b.

This contract provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in emergency response services and crane operations to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence. The contract has been awarded to Forsyth of Denny, a small to medium-sized enterprise, indicating that SMEs with expertise in rapid deployment and emergency infrastructures can successfully compete in such tenders. Engaging in such projects can significantly enhance a company’s portfolio, demonstrating their ability to handle urgent and critical tasks, thus paving the way for future contracts in similar high-stakes scenarios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of emergency crane services for harbour wall

Notice Description

Crane services to aid emergency repair works for harbour wall.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Crane services to aid urgent specialist works to protect harbour wall at risk of imminent collapse.

Procurement Information

Services required to aid emergency works to protect harbour wall at risk of imminent collapse in line with Procurement Standing Orders clause 3.2.7.1b.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789581
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525529
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

51511110 - Installation services of cranes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,624 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
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
1
Supplier Name

FORSYTH OF DENNY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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