Tender

Supply & Delivery of Power Tools & Associated Items and Specified Services - 2025 - HC

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has launched a tender process for the "Supply & Delivery of Power Tools & Associated Items and Specified Services – 2025 - HC." As the buying organisation, The Highland Council seeks a qualified supplier for this opportunity, located within the Highland Council Area in the UKM6 region. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including a tender submission deadline on 10th October 2025 at 12:00 PM. This opportunity falls under the general public services industry category, specifically concerning goods, and is conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the power tools, industrial equipment, and related services sectors to expand their operations and secure a substantial contract valued at £291,000. Companies with experience in supplying and servicing power tools, particularly those with accreditation such as ISO 9001, and Health & Safety certifications will be well-suited to compete. The contract involves not only the supply of goods but also services such as HAVS & Noise Testing, PAT, and training, allowing businesses to showcase a wide range of capabilities. With a potential contract period of 36 months and options for extension, there is significant room for business growth and establishment of long-term relations with a central purchasing body like The Highland Council.

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Notice Title

Supply & Delivery of Power Tools & Associated Items and Specified Services - 2025 - HC

Notice Description

The Council wishes to appoint 1 suitably qualified, experienced and competent Supplier submitting the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), to provide Goods and Services, for the Supply & Delivery of Power Tools & Associated Items and Specified Services (Including Services - HAVS & Noise Testing, PAT and Servicing & Training of Power Tools & Associated Items), for Highland Council Area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to appoint 1 suitably qualified, experienced and competent Supplier submitting the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), to provide Goods and Services, for the Supply & Delivery of Power Tools & Associated Items and Specified Services (Including Services - HAVS & Noise Testing, PAT and Servicing & Training of Power Tools & Associated Items), for Highland Council Area.

Renewal: The Contract shall be for a 36 month period, with the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797913
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538315
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£291,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Contract shall be for a 36 month period, with the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hamish.coull@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538315
    Supply & Delivery of Power Tools & Associated Items and Specified Services - 2025 - HC - The Council wishes to appoint 1 suitably qualified, experienced and competent Supplier submitting the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), to provide Goods and Services, for the Supply & Delivery of Power Tools & Associated Items and Specified Services (Including Services - HAVS & Noise Testing, PAT and Servicing & Training of Power Tools & Associated Items), for Highland Council Area.

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