Planning

CT1596 Legio Blocks for Waste Transfer Stations

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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

The City of Edinburgh Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the supply of Legio Blocks to its waste transfer stations at Bankhead and Seafield. This procurement, classified under the goods main industry category and valued at £100,000, is intended to assess market interest in both full-sized and half-sized concrete Legio blocks. Interested parties are invited to complete a market research questionnaire by Friday, 9th May 2025, with a future notice expected on 30th May 2025. The procurement aims to identify the most appropriate route to market for delivering these heavy-duty concrete blocks, which are essential for creating storage bays at the waste transfer stations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the construction materials sector, particularly those specialising in large concrete products. Businesses capable of providing durable and heavy-duty concrete blocks for industrial waste storage will find this contract favourable for growth by establishing long-term partnerships with The City of Edinburgh Council. The procurement method involves proactive market engagement through a Prior Information Notice (PIN), making it a strategic chance for businesses to influence the tendering process and align their offerings with the Council's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CT1596 Legio Blocks for Waste Transfer Stations

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to assess market interest in the Supply of Legio Blocks to the Bankhead and Seafield Waste Transfer Stations (WTS). The Council is considering procurement options for the site in order to identify the most appropriate route to market for the delivery of this opportunity. Legio blocks are extremely large and heavy concrete blocks weighing approximately 1.76 Tonne used to build 'bays' in the transfer stations to store waste before it is sent off to processors. The Council requires both full blocks and half sized blocks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to assess market interest in the Supply of Legio Blocks to the Bankhead and Seafield Waste Transfer Stations (WTS). The Council is considering procurement options for the site in order to identify the most appropriate route to market for the delivery of this opportunity. Legio blocks are extremely large and heavy concrete blocks weighing approximately 1.76 Tonne used to build 'bays' in the transfer stations to store waste before it is sent off to processors. Due to wear and tear, there is an ongoing need for these Legio blocks going forward. There are currently 2 types of Legio blocks in the depots; 'Full blocks' weighing 1.76 Tonne with measurements of 1.2 x 0.8m, and 'Half blocks' measuring 1.2 x 0.4m. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is an opportunity for potential tenderers to participate in finalising the Council's procurement strategy. Interested parties are invited to register their interest via the notice as well as completing a short market research questionnaire to be completed no later than Friday 9th May.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794602
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528034
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44114000 - Concrete

44114200 - Concrete products

44114250 - Concrete slabs

45262300 - Concrete work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hannah Boutiche
Contact Email
hannah.boutiche@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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