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Asset Capture and Detailed Visual Inspection Contract

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract titled "Asset Capture and Detailed Visual Inspection Contract" under the industry category of General public services and Housing and community amenities. The contract pertains to detailed visual inspections of roads and infrastructure within Edinburgh, United Kingdom (region code UKM75). This procurement, conducted using an open procedure method, is in the award stage as of 26 March 2025. Key dates include the contract's signature on 28 February 2025, with the contract value amounting to GBP 200,000. The details indicate it was awarded as part of the Road Asset Management Strategy (RAMS) Framework Agreement, with a direct award basis for the call-off process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the fields of infrastructure inspection, road maintenance, and related services to gain experience and credibility within the public sector. SMEs, like Gaist Solutions Ltd, which secured this contract, are well-suited to compete due to their agility and specialised expertise. The procurement process encourages open competition, providing valuable opportunities for companies to expand and establish partnerships with local authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council. Winning such contracts can significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and foster further business development in the public infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asset Capture and Detailed Visual Inspection Contract

Notice Description

The requirement is a one off contract to perform detailed visual inspections for roads and infrastructure within Edinburgh

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is a one off contract to perform detailed visual inspections for roads and infrastructure within Edinburgh. This procurement was conducted via the Road Asset Management Strategy (RAMS) Framework Agreement. The call off was undertaken on a Direct Award basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793498
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526828
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631480 - Road-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nick McIntosh
Contact Email
nick.mcintosh@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAIST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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