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Public and Civic Clocks

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council, alongside other regional councils in Scotland, has issued a tender titled "Public and Civic Clocks" with an open procurement method aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement. The procurement is focused within the services category and the main industry involved is clock winding and maintenance, covering 42 clocks in total within Edinburgh, with a potential for additional works. The buyer, The City of Edinburgh Council, plans to appoint multiple contractors for this framework. The tender process is in its active stage with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 10th July 2025 and the award period commencing on the same day. The framework, valued at GBP 1,200,000, will last for 720 days, with a possible extension of up to 24 months based on performance.

This tender presents a lucrative business opportunity for firms specializing in clock maintenance services, particularly those with the capability to handle large-scale projects across multiple locations. Companies that can showcase technical expertise, a solid financial standing, and a commitment to quality assurance and environmental management will be well-positioned to win a place on this framework. Moreover, businesses that adhere to delivering community benefits and the real Living Wage will find themselves favorably aligned with the expectations of The City of Edinburgh Council. The open nature of this procurement process encourages participation from a broad range of service providers and promises a collaborative framework for growth with regional influence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public and Civic Clocks

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement and appoint multiple Contractors to provide clock winding and maintenance services for two distinct groups of clocks: Public Clocks within the City of Edinburgh (27 clocks), and City Chambers Clocks (15 clocks) In addition to the aforementioned requirements the Council may, at its discretion, utilise this Framework Agreement to provide for new / additional clocks as well as ad-hoc requirements. The Council is acting for itself and additional Councils in Scotland listed below will be able to access and call from the Framework Agreement: Angus Council; North Ayrshire Council; Falkirk Council; Scottish Borders Council; Fife Council; East Dunbartonshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement and appoint multiple Contractors to provide clock winding and maintenance services for two distinct groups of clocks: Public Clocks within the City of Edinburgh (27 clocks), and City Chambers Clocks (15 clocks) In addition to the aforementioned requirements the Council may, at its discretion, utilise this Framework Agreement to provide for new / additional clocks as well as ad-hoc requirements. Objectives Ensure all clocks are fully operational, accurate, and regularly wound and maintained. Support public safety and civic functions by maintaining clock visibility and timekeeping. Provide timely repair and restoration services as needed. Enable smooth transition between departments following the organisational review in Public Safety. The Council is acting for itself and additional Councils in Scotland listed below will be able to access and call from the Framework Agreement. Angus Council North Ayrshire Council Falkirk Council Scottish Borders Council Fife Council East Dunbartonshire Council

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800518
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545354
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

39254100 - Clocks

50432000 - Repair and maintenance services of clocks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

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
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

East Dunbartonshire Council

Falkirk Council

Fife Council

North Ayrshire Council

Scottish Borders Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

James Ritchie & Son (Clockmakers) Ltd

The Cumbria Clock Company Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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