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Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Sheet Metal Guillotine

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Inverness College UHI is seeking to procure the supply, delivery, and installation of a sheet metal guillotine for its campus in Inverness, UK. The procurement process, categorised under the education industry, has reached the award stage as of 3rd March 2026, following an open procedure. Key dates involved the invoicing deadline on 10th March 2026 and the expected installation completion by 31st July 2026. The contract value is GBP 58,000, with RS Machinery appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily for SMEs involved in manufacturing and engineering, with a focus on equipment supply and installation. Businesses adept in providing tools that meet specific operational safety standards, suitable for use in educational settings, are well-positioned to compete. Supplier organisations capable of handling logistical aspects, including transportation, installation, and compliance with legislation relevant to equipment disposal, could gain valuable exposure through projects like this. Overall, engaging in such contracts may enhance business credibility and open doors to further educational sector procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Sheet Metal Guillotine

Notice Description

UHI Inverness is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply, delivery and installation of One (1) Sheet Metal Guillotine. The guillotine will: - be able to cut up to and including 8 mm thickness and up to 3000 and a maximum of 3100 mm length. - be safe for use, including by students under supervision. - have safe hold downs to support material during cutting. The equipment will be installed in our Inverness campus, located at 1 Inverness Campus, Inverness IV2 5NA. UHI Inverness also requires the disconnection, removal, and disposal of the existing guillotine in line with current legislation. The Service needs to be invoiced by 10th March 2026 for funding purposes and installation completed by the Contractor by 31st July 2026 (Go Live Date).

Lot Information

Lot 1

UHI Inverness is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply, delivery and installation of One (1) Sheet Metal Guillotine. The guillotine will: - be able to cut up to and including 8 mm thickness and up to 3000 and a maximum of 3100 mm length. - be safe for use, including by students under supervision. - have safe hold downs to support material during cutting. The equipment will be installed in our Inverness campus, located at 1 Inverness Campus, Inverness IV2 5NA. UHI Inverness also requires the disconnection, removal, and disposal of the existing guillotine in line with current legislation. The Service needs to be invoiced by 10th March 2026 for funding purposes and installation completed by the Contractor by 31st July 2026 (Go Live Date).. Tenderers are expected to examine all instructions, questions, forms, terms, and specification in the ITT and check they are complete in all respects. Tenderers should notify the Authority promptly of any perceived ambiguity, inconsistency, or omissions in this ITT, any of its associated documents and/or any other documentation issued to them during the procurement exercise.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to add additional purchases of warranty and servicing during the duration of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819665
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550751
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Postcode Area
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 South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RS Machinery

Further Information

Notice Documents

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