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Invitation to Tender under Blacksmith and Fabrication Framework

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has initiated a public procurement process inviting tenders for the Blacksmith and Fabrication Framework to support recycling and waste services across Aberdeenshire. The framework aims to provide fabrication and welding repairs for equipment essential for the operational efficiency of the council's 7 waste transfer stations and 15 recycling centres. This open tender process, under the services main procurement category, offers opportunities for service providers in the fabrication industry. The tender submission ends on 12th September 2025, with the award period also commencing on the same day. This contract is to run from 1st November 2025 until 31st October 2027, encapsulating a strategic framework agreement managed via electronic submissions.

The tender presents significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in welding and fabrication services, especially those capable of providing maintenance and innovative engineering solutions. Companies with expertise in fabricating and repairing containers, equipment, and walkways can leverage this opportunity to form long-term partnerships with a local authority. Small to medium-sized enterprises equipped with the necessary skills and resources to deliver under a comprehensive framework will find this a suitable opportunity to expand their client base and enhance their market presence within the UKM50 region. The council's commitment to community benefits underscores the potential for local contractors to contribute positively while fostering economic development in the region.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender under Blacksmith and Fabrication Framework

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") are responsible for providing a wide range of recycling and waste services to householders throughout Aberdeenshire. To assist in providing these services, the Council has 7 waste transfer stations/depots and 15 household recycling centres throughout the area which all have various pieces of equipment and plant that help to provide the service as efficiently as possible. The equipment and plant require to be maintained to ensure continuity and efficiency of essential frontline services. The Service Provider is required to provide fabrication/welding repairs to a variety of containers, equipment, walkways. The Service Provider is also required to provide a fabrication/welding service to engineer a variety of items and accessories to aid our staff in safe and efficient running of the Household Recycling Centre's and Waste Transfer Stations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") are responsible for providing a wide range of recycling and waste services to householders throughout Aberdeenshire. To assist in providing these services, the Council has 7 waste transfer stations/depots and 15 household recycling centres throughout the area which all have various pieces of equipment and plant that help to provide the service as efficiently as possible. The equipment and plant require to be maintained to ensure continuity and efficiency of essential frontline services. The Service Provider is required to provide fabrication/welding repairs to a variety of containers, equipment, walkways. The Service Provider is also required to provide a fabrication/welding service to engineer a variety of items and accessories to aid our staff in safe and efficient running of the Household Recycling Centre's and Waste Transfer Stations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806836
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544097
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45255400 - Fabrication work

71550000 - Blacksmith services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

J&S FABRICATION

MKW BLACKSMITH / WELDER

NB FABRICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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