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Provision of Snow Clearing and Gritting Services

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh Napier University is currently in the tender stage of procuring snow clearing and gritting services for its facilities, which include three campuses and three student accommodation sites in Edinburgh. The procurement process is being conducted via an open procedure, with electronic submissions required through a designated online portal. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 10th September 2025 at 12:00 PM, with contract awards commencing the same day at 1:00 PM. This initiative falls under the 'services' category, particularly focusing on facilities maintenance related to weather resilience, and it operates in the Education industry sector. The contract is structured for a three-year period, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, ensuring continuity of service for the university's operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the facilities management and maintenance sectors, particularly those specialising in environmental services such as snow clearing and gritting. Companies with robust portfolios and the ability to offer proactive and reactive service solutions will find this an opportune contract to enhance their business portfolio and gain a foothold in supporting educational institutions. The open procurement method encourages competition, providing an equitable platform for both established firms and growing businesses aiming to expand their client base in the public sector. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with required insurance levels and have experience in handling similar projects will be particularly well-suited to submit bids for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Snow Clearing and Gritting Services

Notice Description

Edinburgh Napier University requires a service provider to provide snow clearing and gritting services across 3 campuses and 3 student accommodation sites in Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Edinburgh Napier University requires a service provider to provide snow clearing and gritting services across the 3 campuses and 3 student accommodation sites. The contract will included proactive and reactive services for gritting and snow clearing. The contract term shall be 3 years with the option to extend for an additional period of 12 months.

Renewal: One 12-month extension is available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803257
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543908
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,389 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2029 if the 12 month extension option is utilised for this Contract. June 2028 if the extension is not usilised.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Ivan Au
Contact Email
i.au@napier.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314555174

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4BN
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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