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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council has concluded the public procurement process for the Fixed Machinery Rewire and Electrical Upgrade project, aimed at enhancing the electrical systems and control mechanisms across legacy machine tools used in School Design and Technology departments. This procurement, situated in Glasgow, falls under the services category and pertains to general public services. The open procedure method was adopted, and the procurement stage has advanced from 'Tender' to 'Award', with the contract officially signed on 20th January 2026. Notable deadlines included the tender submission closure on 12th September 2025, providing exhaustive opportunities for competitive bidding. The contract's estimated value is £171,090, reflecting a robust investment in regional educational infrastructure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installations and upgrades, particularly in educational settings. Scotmech Engineering Limited, a local SME, successfully secured the contract, showcasing the ideal fit for enterprises with expertise in mechanical and electrical systems modernisation. Businesses with experience in conforming to the IET Wiring Regulations BS7671 and possessing relevant industry certifications such as NICEIC or SELECT are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. Additionally, this procurement underlines the potential for collaboration with Glasgow City Council on projects that reinforce community and educational development, promoting diversity and innovative solutions within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GCC006358CPU - Fixed Machinery Rewire and Electrical Upgrade

Notice Description

The council invites tender bids for the Electrical Rewiring and Control Systems Upgrade in a variety of legacy fixed machine tools used within School Design & Technology departments. This includes, but may not be limited to, fixed machine tools such as morticing machines, grinders, power hacksaws and centre lathes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement for Electrical Rewiring and Control Systems Upgrade has been identified in a number of legacy machine tools which remain mechanically serviceable but where the internal wiring, control systems and electrical contractors are in need of modernisation due to age related factors. This requirement remains in schools throughout all geographical areas of the city. In total there are 31 different sites made up from 30 mainstream secondary schools and 1 Additional Support for Learning (ASL) schools.

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806359
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551695
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,090 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20267 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
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Scotmech Engineering Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536952
    GCC006358CPU - Fixed Machinery Rewire and Electrical Upgrade - The council invites tender bids for the Electrical Rewiring and Control Systems Upgrade in a variety of legacy fixed machine tools used within School Design & Technology departments. This includes, but may not be limited to, fixed machine tools such as morticing machines, grinders, power hacksaws and centre lathes.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551695
    GCC006358CPU - Fixed Machinery Rewire and Electrical Upgrade - The council invites tender bids for the Electrical Rewiring and Control Systems Upgrade in a variety of legacy fixed machine tools used within School Design & Technology departments. This includes, but may not be limited to, fixed machine tools such as morticing machines, grinders, power hacksaws and centre lathes.

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