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Annual Servicing and Maintenance of Welding Equipment

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College, located at Aberdeen City Campus, has awarded a contract worth £45,000 for the annual servicing and maintenance of welding equipment. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, involves services within the education sector, specifically mechanical servicing, electrical inspection, calibration, and reporting in line with manufacturers' instructions. The contract's award stage was completed on 31st March 2026, following the tender deadline on 19th March 2026. This project will cover the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire regions. Sulzer, a large-scale supplier based in Dyce, has been selected as the contractor, with expectations for continued performance and possibility for contract extension subject to satisfactory execution.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for companies specialising in industrial equipment servicing and maintenance, particularly those experienced in working with educational institutions. Businesses with expertise in welding equipment and possessing the ability to manage comprehensive service schedules, inspections, and calibrations in line with the specified guidelines could benefit notably from this partnership with a reputable educational institution. Suppliers participating in such tenders gain visibility and credibility, enhancing their chances for future opportunities in similar industry sectors. The procurement also highlights the potential for further engagements, given the option for contract renewals based on performance, allowing sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Annual Servicing and Maintenance of Welding Equipment

Notice Description

Award of Contract for the provision of annual mechanical servicing, electrical inspection, calibration and reporting of all workshop welding equipment, as per manufacturers' instructions, to North East Scotland College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Contract for the provision of annual mechanical servicing, electrical inspection, calibration and reporting of all workshop welding equipment, as per manufacturers' instructions, to North East Scotland College

Renewal: The College reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to two further 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirement. The College shall activate these extensions by notification in writing to the Contract holder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823745
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552843
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks 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
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SULZER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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