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Scottish Canals SC0145 - Hand Arm Vibration Monitoring Equipment & Support

SCOTTISH CANALS

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by Scottish Canals involves establishing a contract for the provision and support of Hand Arm Vibration Monitoring Equipment. Located in Glasgow, UK, Scottish Canals operates primarily in the general public services sector. The procurement process follows an open procedure and falls under the category of goods. The invitation to tender was issued on 1st September 2025, with the tender period concluding on 15th September 2025. Subsequently, an active contract worth £180,000 GBP was awarded to Sixis Technology on 22nd September 2025. The project focuses on replacing end-of-life monitoring equipment used by Scottish Canals employees and volunteers in various operational areas including Destinations, Engineering, Estates, and Operations, in compliance with UK health and safety legislation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in safety and monitoring equipment, particularly those focusing on technological advancements in workplace health and safety solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing innovative vibration monitoring systems and support services would find this contract particularly suitable, as evidenced by the successful award to Sixis Technology, an SME based in Derby, UK. Businesses engaged in the development or supply of RFID technology, real-time exposure tracking, and health management systems stand to benefit from participating in similar future tenders, offering potential for long-term partnerships and further expansion into the UK public services market.

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Notice Title

Scottish Canals SC0145 - Hand Arm Vibration Monitoring Equipment & Support

Notice Description

Scottish Canals is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract for provision & support of Hand arm Vibration (HAVS) Monitoring Equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Canals (SC) employees and volunteers are routinely exposed to Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) through the use of handheld powered tools across operational areas including Destinations, Engineering, Estates, and Operations. SC has a legal obligation under UK health and safety legislation to assess and manage the risk of HAV exposure. To date, SC has utilised the HAVwear system provided by Reactec, which includes RFID tagging of tools and wearable monitoring devices linked to individual users. This system has enabled real-time exposure tracking and management intervention. However, the current HAVwear equipment, purchased in 2021, is approaching end-of-life and will no longer be supported beyond September 2025.

Renewal: 36 month optional extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808787
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540007
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35113000 - Safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 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 CANALS
Contact Name
Paul Brady
Contact Email
paul.brady@scottishcanals.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413326936

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 9SP
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

REACTEC

SIXIS TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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