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25 Mar 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for unfixed furniture and equipment related to the refurbishment of the Fisherrow Centre in Musselburgh. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically furniture, as per CPV classification 39100000. The contract is part of a mini-competition under Scotland Excel 0125 Education and Office Furniture Lot 5. The procurement stage was the tender initiation type, with the tender period starting on 3rd June 2026. The contract, valued at £64,125.61, was awarded to Sharp Business Systems, who will provide necessary goods to achieve best value and community benefits through social, economic, and environmental contributions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses dealing in educational and office furniture. Firms that can provide innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective furniture solutions would be well-positioned to compete and explore future opportunities. The emphasis on community benefits reveals a focus on sustainable growth and social responsibility, making this an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to expand their footprint while contributing positively to local communities. Suppliers experienced in engaging collaboratively with councils to meet shared sustainability objectives would find this particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of ELC-26-0700 Mini-Competition under SXL 0125 Lot 5 for Fisherrow Furniture & Equipment

Notice Description

East Lothian Council are seeking Unfixed Furniture & Equipment for the Proposed Refurbishment of the Fisherrow centre, Musselburgh. This is a mini-competition under Scotland Excel 0125 Education and Office Furniture Lot 5.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823093
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552438
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Additional Buyers

Forestry and Land Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Fife

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

National Records of Scotland

North Lanarkshire Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government

South Ayrshire Council

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland

University of Dundee

University of Strathclyde

West Lothian Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
23
Supplier Names

Sharp Business Systems

Harper Macleod LLP

Joanne Ford Communications

Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd

The Cawthron Institute Trust Board

Lochlie Construction LTD

ESRI (UK)

Fluidigm UK Limited

Valtech Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Pandaprint

Travelers Ins Co Ltd

Zurich Municipal

Risk Management Partners

Venesky Brown Ltd

Jackson Trawls Ltd

Harlow Printing Limited

MetPrep Ltd

GOSTA Training

Voluntary Action South Ayrshire

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Gartmore house

Clansman Interiors Ltd

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