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10 Feb 2026 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by the Scottish Government- SASA, based in Edinburgh, concerns the "Award of Provision of Balance Servicing." This falls under the services category, specifically related to repair and maintenance services classified under CPV code 50000000. The contract was awarded on 10th February 2026, with European Instruments Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £7,200, involves servicing and maintenance of balances. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been signed and active since 2nd October 2026. The tender attracted two bids, showcasing competition within the market.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in servicing and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in precision instruments. Enterprises located within close proximity to Edinburgh or with the capacity to service the Scottish Government efficiently would find this contract well-suited to their operations. Businesses experienced in repair and maintenance and capable of delivering high-standard services are ideal competitors in this procurement landscape, as demonstrated by the successful bid from European Instruments Ltd. Becoming a part of such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and credentials, providing leverage for future procurement opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Balance Servicing

Notice Description

Servicing/Maintenance of balances - see attached documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820495
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549262
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£7,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government- SASA
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Government

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
EH12 9FJ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
44
Supplier Names

3x1

AECOM

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Agilent Technologies

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Blake Stevenson Ltd

Bryson Tractors Ltd

CAS DUNCAN

Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS)

Continuity2 Ltd

Currie & Brown UK Limited

DUNCAN&CAMERON

Echomaster Marine Limited

Edmundson Electrical Ltd

European Electronique Ltd

European Instruments Ltd

Fairways (GM) Ltd.

Fisher Scientific UK

Highlander International Recycling

Ipsos MORI

KSO Research Limited

Largs Yacht Haven Ltd

Liaison Financial Services Ltd

Life Technologies Ltd

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd

MP Group UK Limited

McGregor Boyall Associates

Northern Trust

PPG Architectural Coatings UK Ltd

PeplerOptics

Playscapes Scotland Ltd

Pye Tait Ltd (trading as Pye Tait Consulting)

Sanderson Government and Defence

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

ScotFast Limited

Sweco UK Limited

Thelma Biotel AS

Ultima Business Solutions

University Court of the University of Glasgow

University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

Water Rescue Scotland

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