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EC1046 University Rowing Fleet

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process for the supply, delivery, servicing, and repairs of its rowing fleet. This procurement falls under the education industry category. The award stage culminated in the appointment of Hudson Boat Works UK Ltd as the supplier, with the contract signed on 16th June 2025 for a period from then until 15th June 2030. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, encompassing goods procurement, with evaluation criteria based on 70% technical quality and 30% price. The rowing fleet will be delivered to Strathclyde Park Water Sports Centre in Motherwell, Scotland, reinforcing Edinburgh's commitment to its high-performance rowing programme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and servicing of rowing equipment and accessories. Companies that are able to provide state-of-the-art boats and related services, while meeting stringent quality and compliance standards, such as ISO certifications, can thrive in such contracts. Suppliers with innovative solutions in sports equipment technology and those with expertise in international competitive rowing equipment will find this type of tender advantageous for expanding their market presence, particularly given all electronic submissions and international interest. With a contract valued at £325,000, suppliers can gain long-term engagement and visibility with a prestigious institution, thereby fostering business growth and market leadership within the education sector.

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Notice Title

EC1046 University Rowing Fleet

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is appointing a single supplier for the complete supply, delivery, servicing and repairs of the University's rowing fleet.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is appointing a single supplier for the Supply, Delivery, Servicing and Repairs of the University's Rowing Fleet. The Contract period is for 5 years from 16th June 2025 to 15th June 2030, with no options to extend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795342
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533573
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

34522600 - Rowing boats

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

37412000 - Water-sports equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
James Clarke
Contact Email
jclarke5@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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

HUDSON BOAT WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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