Planning

East Lothian Council - Property Maintenance Framework for Plumbing

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Lothian Council involves a planned property maintenance framework focusing on plumbing services. This initiative falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically targeting maintenance requirements for public buildings and council houses in the region of East Lothian, identified by the UKM73 postal code. The current procurement stage is 'planning', with an upcoming notice date set for 9th June 2025. A webinar on the tendering process will take place on 12th June 2025, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm, to guide potential bidders on using the Public Contracts Scotland platforms to participate in this framework. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £480,000 GBP, and it will follow traditional tendering methods for works.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in plumbing and maintenance services seeking to expand their client base by partnering with a regional or local authority such as East Lothian Council. It is particularly suited to firms adept at providing comprehensive solutions for public and residential buildings. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to long-term collaborations with the council, enhancing business visibility and growth within the public sector. The online webinar provides an excellent platform for interested businesses to familiarise themselves with the bidding process, ensuring they are well-prepared to submit competitive tenders.

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Notice Title

East Lothian Council - Property Maintenance Framework for Plumbing

Notice Description

East Lothian Council - Property Maintenance Framework for Plumbing Aligned Tender Training - how to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for this opportunity Thursday 12 June 2025, 4:30-6:00pm On behalf of East Lothian Council the Supplier Development Programme are hosting an online webinar to discuss the Framework for Plumbing. During this online webinar we will watch our expert walk you through the bidding process. Using ELCs tender documents for this opportunity, we will demo how to register/ login to Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) , how to find the contract notice and express interest. We then follow the ELC buyer's instructions verbatim, to access the documents in Public Contracts Scotland-tender (PCS-t) and open all envelopes. We will spend time on questions that perhaps tripped bidders up in the past. We also demo the Q&A functionality and how to upload evidence and response documents. Essentially the aim is for you - as a bidder, to watch our trainer going through the tendering process as a supplier, in real-time, to ensure that you know what your next step will be. This webinar will include: Introductions and house keeping from SDP Show you how to register and login to Public Contracts Scotland /Public Contracts Scotland-tender How to search and find the ELC framework opportunity Search PCS-t for this contract, using the actual project code Access the master ITT and visit all lots Open the Single Procurement Document and supporting documents for this framework opportunity This is a follow on webinar from the Talking Tenders with FLS, delivered on 29th January 2025. Register Now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/east-lothian-council-property-maintenance-framework-for-plumbing-1901/

Lot Information

Lot 1

The East Lothian Council (ELC) framework for maintenance requirements for Public Buildings and Council Houses- including Plumbing, is due to be published via Public Contracts Scotland. During this online webinar we will watch our expert walk you through the bidding process. Using ELCs tender documents for this opportunity, we will demo how to register/ login to Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) , how to find the contract notice and express interest. We then follow the ELC buyer's instructions verbatim, to access the documents in Public Contracts Scotland-tender (PCS-t) and open all envelopes. We will spend time on questions that perhaps tripped bidders up in the past. We also demo the Q&A functionality and how to upload evidence and response documents. Essentially the aim is for you - as a bidder, to watch our trainer going through the tendering process as a supplier, in real-time, to ensure that you know what your next step will be. This webinar will include: Introductions and house keeping from SDP Show you how to register and login to Public Contracts Scotland /Public Contracts Scotland-tender How to search and find the ELC framework opportunity Search PCS-t for this contract, using the actual project code Access the master ITT and visit all lots Open the Single Procurement Document and supporting documents for this framework opportunity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801022
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532028
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45332000 - Plumbing and drain-laying work

45332200 - Water plumbing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532028
    East Lothian Council - Property Maintenance Framework for Plumbing - East Lothian Council - Property Maintenance Framework for Plumbing Aligned Tender Training - how to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for this opportunity Thursday 12 June 2025, 4:30-6:00pm On behalf of East Lothian Council the Supplier Development Programme are hosting an online webinar to discuss the Framework for Plumbing. During this online webinar we will watch our expert walk you through the bidding process. Using ELCs tender documents for this opportunity, we will demo how to register/ login to Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) , how to find the contract notice and express interest. We then follow the ELC buyer's instructions verbatim, to access the documents in Public Contracts Scotland-tender (PCS-t) and open all envelopes. We will spend time on questions that perhaps tripped bidders up in the past. We also demo the Q&A functionality and how to upload evidence and response documents. Essentially the aim is for you - as a bidder, to watch our trainer going through the tendering process as a supplier, in real-time, to ensure that you know what your next step will be. This webinar will include: Introductions and house keeping from SDP Show you how to register and login to Public Contracts Scotland /Public Contracts Scotland-tender How to search and find the ELC framework opportunity Search PCS-t for this contract, using the actual project code Access the master ITT and visit all lots Open the Single Procurement Document and supporting documents for this framework opportunity This is a follow on webinar from the Talking Tenders with FLS, delivered on 29th January 2025. Register Now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/east-lothian-council-property-maintenance-framework-for-plumbing-1901/

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