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Supply, Delivery and Installation of Welding Equipment

INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)

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Summary of the contracting process

Inverness College UHI, known locally as UHI Inverness, has concluded a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of advanced welding equipment. The tender, with the ID CS-IC-40990, followed an open procedure and falls under the Education category, specifically requiring the provision of goods. The procurement, finalised on 4th March 2026, resulted in the awarding of the contract to Rossweld Welding, Engineering & Specialist Products Supplier Ltd. The installation will be at UHI Inverness Campus, located in the UKM6 region. A significant milestone of this process demands the full installation of the equipment by 12th June 2026.

This tender offers a potent opportunity for businesses involved in the welding equipment industry, particularly those specialising in innovative technologies. Rossweld's successful bid underscores the attractiveness of the contract for SMEs agile enough to meet the procurement specifications. With provisions for additional purchases of equipment and consumables during the contract duration, businesses in engineering, manufacturing, and specialist product supply sectors stand to benefit significantly from engaging with UHI Inverness. Competitively priced and technologically advanced offerings were critical in securing the award, indicating the value attached to quality and innovation in this procurement.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery and Installation of Welding Equipment

Notice Description

UHI Inverness is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply, delivery and installation of the following welding equipment. Welding Equipment Required: 17 MIG/MAG/MMA/TIG Welders that have intelligent welding assistance. 17 1 mm Feed Roll equipment for above equipment 17 1.2 mm Feed Roll equipment for above equipment 17 adaptors and assemblies to allow connection to 32A three phase electrical supply, and inert gas supply per booth. 17 adaptors and assemblies to allow welding operations to safely take place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UHI Inverness is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply, delivery and installation of the following welding equipment. Welding Equipment Required: 17 MIG/MAG/MMA/TIG Welders that have intelligent welding assistance. 17 1 mm Feed Roll equipment for above equipment 17 1.2 mm Feed Roll equipment for above equipment 17 adaptors and assemblies to allow connection to 32A three phase electrical supply, and inert gas supply per booth. 17 adaptors and assemblies to allow welding operations to safely take place. The equipment will be installed in our Inverness campus, located at 1 Inverness Campus, Inverness IV2 5NA. The Service needs to be invoiced by 10th March 2026 for funding purposes and installation completed by the Contractor by 12th June 2026 (Go Live Date).. Bidders must submit any proposed amendments to the Authority's Terms and Conditions at the time of bid submission. Any amendments or alternative terms submitted after the bid submission deadline will not be considered and may result in the bid being deemed non-compliant. By submitting a bid without amendments, the Bidder is deemed to have accepted the Authority's Terms and Conditions in full.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to add additional purchases of Welding Equipment and consumables during the duration of the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820643
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551005
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

42662000 - Welding equipment

44315100 - Welding accessories

44315200 - Welding materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 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
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
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 South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROSSWELD WELDING, ENGINEERING & SPECIALIST PRODUCTS SUPPLIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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