Award

Rope Access Surveys, Minor Repairs and Associated Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting a public procurement process under the title "Rope Access Surveys, Minor Repairs and Associated Services" to establish a multi-contractor framework agreement. This active tender falls under the "General public services" industry category and is located in the City of Edinburgh, UKM75 region. The procurement follows an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted until 19th June 2025. The expected contract value is £450,000, and it will span two years with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The procurement stage is currently at the tendering phase with an award period starting immediately after the tender closing date.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rope access techniques and architectural services related to minor repairs and surveys. Companies with a minimum annual turnover of £225,000 over the last two financial years and holding appropriate liability insurances are well-suited to compete in this bid. The framework agreement allows up to four contractors to participate, providing a chance for businesses to secure long-term projects. The inclusion of community benefits further enhances the scope for local business engagement, aligning with the council’s commitment to social value through public procurement.

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Notice Title

Rope Access Surveys, Minor Repairs and Associated Services

Notice Description

Award of a multi contractor Framework Agreement for the provision of Rope Access Surveys, Minor Repairs and Associated Services for a period of two years with the option to extend up to two times twelve months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a contract to carry out visual and hands-on inspections of the external fabric of mixed-tenure tenement properties and high-rise blocks at various locations across the City of Edinburgh generally utilising rope access techniques by qualified Irata rope access technicians and appropriately qualified steeplejack Contractors.

Renewal: 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796281
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542921
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,352 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graham Halliday
Contact Email
graham.halliday@edinburgh.gov.uk, procurement.delivery@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
4
Supplier Names

NORTHERN STEEPLEJACKS (EDINBURGH

PENDRICH HEIGHT SERVICES

VERTIGO ACCESS SOLUTIONS

ZENITH PROPERTY CONSERVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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