Award

Mechanical Ventilation Systems - Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has initiated a procurement process for the servicing, maintenance, repair, and call-out services of mechanical ventilation systems across the Highland region. The contract, titled "Mechanical Ventilation Systems - Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs," falls under the industry category of General public services, with a CPV classification of 50000000. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring broad accessibility to potential suppliers. This contracting process completed its award stage on 30 March 2026, and the contract with RI Cruden was signed on 21 January 2026 for an amount of £757,901.76. The contract is projected to last 1,080 days with the possibility of a 36-month extension. The initial tender period ended on 9 December 2025, with a bid opening conducted by the Property Service Contract Team at the Highland Council Headquarters.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical services, especially those equipped to handle large-scale servicing and maintenance throughout the Highland region. Companies specialising in servicing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical ventilation systems will find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their operations. It could also encourage growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with technical capabilities in the field. The open procedure facilitates the participation of a diverse range of suppliers, enhancing competitive opportunities and enabling businesses to demonstrate their capability in providing high-quality services. The potential for contract renewal adds further growth possibilities, allowing businesses to establish long-term relationships with The Highland Council and gain repeated business through ongoing maintenance contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical Ventilation Systems - Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs

Notice Description

Servicing, maintenance, repairs and call outs to mechanical ventilation systems

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mechanical ventilation systems - servicing, maintenance, repairs and call outs - Highland wide

Renewal: Optional up to 36 month extension available at the discrestion of the CA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815107
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552785
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£757,901 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Recurring procurement expected following the expiry of the initial contract period and any subsequent extensions as agreed with the CA.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RI CRUDEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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