Award

External Catering Unit

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council has completed a procurement process for an external catering unit to be based at Hawick High School. This falls under the 'goods' industry category and utilises a limited procurement method, explained by errors in the process leading to a bypass of public tender calls. Despite this, competition was ensured through three obtained quotes. The award was finalised on August 6, 2025, with the contract being signed on May 30, 2025 to Wheeliebox Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Falkirk. The award value stands at £53,990 GBP, catering to a delivery in the UKM91 region, relevant to general public services via classification code 34220000.

This procurement offers opportunities for SMEs, particularly those involved in manufacturing and supplying specialised goods like catering units. The limited competitive process, although atypical, demonstrates adaptability in procurement, allowing businesses that provide unique solutions or have specialised capabilities to be highlighted. The contract, though completed, illustrates how regional or local authorities might work with SMEs to fulfil specific needs, promoting local business growth and fostering relationships that could lead to further regional contracts or collaborations.

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Notice Title

External Catering Unit

Notice Description

The purchase of an external catering unit to be based at Hawick High School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of an external catering unit to be based at Hawick High School.

Procurement Information

Errors in the procurement process meant this did not go to open tender, albeit competition was undertaken with three quotes obtained.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805626
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536375
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

34220000 - Trailers, semi-trailers and mobile containers

39310000 - Catering equipment

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20258 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ryan Douglas
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHEELIEBOX

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