Award

PS-25-83 - Swimming Pool Plant Service & Maintenance MTC

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS-25-83 - Swimming Pool Plant Service & Maintenance MTC" is managed by East Ayrshire Council, based in Kilmarnock, UKM93. The contract encompasses the provision of services concerning the inspection, servicing, testing, certification, and emergency/reactive repairs of swimming pool equipment. It spans a contractual period of three years with options for three additional one-year extensions. Initiated on the 14th August 2025, the process follows an open procurement method and has now reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 11th November 2025. The procurement falls under the "General public services" category and activities are anticipated to predominantly occur during normal working hours. All submissions were required by 18th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in the service and maintenance industry, especially for businesses specialising in swimming pool equipment maintenance. Sterling Hydrotech Ltd., a large-scale enterprise, has been awarded the contract, highlighting that businesses with an established expertise and robust financial standing are well-positioned to compete. The procurement process encourages not only local and EU businesses but also supports community benefits through targeted recruitment and SME development. This offers additional incentives for firms focusing on social enterprise or community engagement, making it highly beneficial for businesses aiming to expand within the UK region.

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Notice Title

PS-25-83 - Swimming Pool Plant Service & Maintenance MTC

Notice Description

Name: Swimming Pool Plant Service & Maintenance Term Contract. Nature: The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing, testing & certification, and to emergency/reactive repairs of swimming pool pumps, filters etc. equipment. It is anticipated that the majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours. Location: Properties listed in Appendix 5 - Premises List of the contract Appendices document. Contract length: 3 years plus option of three 1 year extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Name: Swimming Pool Plant Service & Maintenance Term Contract. Nature: The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing, testing & certification, and to emergency/reactive repairs of swimming pool pumps, filters etc. equipment. It is anticipated that the majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours. Location: Properties listed in Appendix 5 - Premises List of the contract Appendices document. Contract length: 3 years plus option of three 1 year extensions.

Renewal: 3No. 1year Optional Extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807309
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552932
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

43324100 - Equipment for swimming pools

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery

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

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£228,540 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 Years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STERLING HYDROTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537003
    PS-25-83 - Swimming Pool Plant Service & Maintenance MTC - Name: Swimming Pool Plant Service & Maintenance Term Contract. Nature: The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing, testing & certification, and to emergency/reactive repairs of swimming pool pumps, filters etc. equipment. It is anticipated that the majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours. Location: Properties listed in Appendix 5 - Premises List of the contract Appendices document. Contract length: 3 years plus option of three 1 year extensions.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552932
    PS-25-83 - Swimming Pool Plant Service & Maintenance MTC - Name: Swimming Pool Plant Service & Maintenance Term Contract. Nature: The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing, testing & certification, and to emergency/reactive repairs of swimming pool pumps, filters etc. equipment. It is anticipated that the majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours. Location: Properties listed in Appendix 5 - Premises List of the contract Appendices document. Contract length: 3 years plus option of three 1 year extensions.

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