Planning

Weighbridge Servicing, Maintenance & Calibration

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is planning a procurement process for the servicing, maintenance, and calibration of weighbridges across eight sites within Dumfries and Galloway. The title of the contract is "Weighbridge Servicing, Maintenance & Calibration" and it falls under the industry category of general public services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated on 7th July 2025. The procurement method will involve an open tender process, and the total contract value is estimated to be £50,000, with the contract expected to last for three years plus an optional 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for contractors experienced in servicing, maintaining, and calibrating weighbridges. Businesses specialising in these technical services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope includes annual calibration and preventative maintenance visits, provision of maintenance and repair parts, unlimited call-outs, and a 24/7 technical helpline service. This opportunity allows successful bidders to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector within the Dumfries and Galloway region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weighbridge Servicing, Maintenance & Calibration

Notice Description

Call for expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for a future Contract Notice opportunity for the Servicing, Maintenance & Calibration of Weighbridges at eight sites within Dumfries and Galloway.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call for expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for a future Contract Notice opportunity for the Servicing, Maintenance & Calibration of Weighbridges at eight sites within Dumfries and Galloway. The items expected to be included in this contract are: Calibration visit one/year Preventative maintenance visit one/year Preventative maintenance parts Repair parts and consumables included Weighbridge test Call-outs- unlimited 24/7 technical helpline The contract duration is anticipated to be 3 years plus one 12-month optional extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791241
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524361
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

38311210 - Calibration weights

50433000 - Calibration services

63712500 - Weighbridge services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura O'Neil
Contact Email
laura.oneil@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

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