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Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council, located at 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, is the contracting authority for a "Measured Term Contract for Plumbing". This contract falls under the "general public services" industry category and is situated within the West Dunbartonshire area (UKM81 region). The procurement process is at the "Award" stage as of 8th October 2025, following an "open" procurement method. The contract is valued at £1,999,999 and was signed on 17th September 2025. Initially published during the tender stage on 19th June 2025, the contract aims to provide specialised and backup support to the council’s Building Services, addressing situations where in-house capacity is limited due to complexity or scope. The contract has a duration of two years with options for two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in plumbing and related building services. It is particularly suited to contractors with experience in managing projects with technical complexity and those able to supplement the local authority's existing facilities efforts. GKL Facilities Services, an SME with a base at Unit 3 Greenhill Business Park, Paisley, has been successfully awarded the contract. Businesses aiming to expand their public sector portfolio, particularly those capable of demonstrating an annual turnover of over £1 million, and who meet specific economic and financial criteria could find similar future opportunities rewarding. The tender encourages electronic submissions, signalling a preference for suppliers comfortable with digital procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Measured Term Contract for Plumbing

Notice Description

The purpose of this requirement is to identify suitably qualified contractor to provide specialised and back up support for Building Services in-house labour, either because of the complexity or scope for the works required or because of in house capacity limitation in undertaking the work. This will be 2 years plus 2 x 12 month extensions

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this requirement is to identify suitably qualified contractor to provide specialised and back up support for Building Services in-house labour, either because of the complexity or scope for the works required or because of in house capacity limitation in undertaking the work. This contract will be for 2 years plus 2 x 12 month extensions.

Renewal: Up to 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801993
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540981
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

39715300 - Plumbing equipment

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

45232452 - Drainage works

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45332000 - Plumbing and drain-laying work

45332200 - Water plumbing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,999,999 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 202511 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
West Dunbartonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GKL Facilities Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532906
    Measured Term Contract for Plumbing - The purpose of this requirement is to identify suitably qualified contractor to provide specialised and back up support for Building Services in-house labour, either because of the complexity or scope for the works required or because of in house capacity limitation in undertaking the work. This will be 2 years plus 2 x 12 month extensions
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540981
    Measured Term Contract for Plumbing - The purpose of this requirement is to identify suitably qualified contractor to provide specialised and back up support for Building Services in-house labour, either because of the complexity or scope for the works required or because of in house capacity limitation in undertaking the work. This will be 2 years plus 2 x 12 month extensions

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