Tender

EDC/2025/4260 -Blacksmith Contract

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council is inviting bids for the contract titled "EDC/2025/4260 - Blacksmith Contract," which falls under the general public services category. This contract aims to secure experienced blacksmith services on an 'as and when required' basis within the Kirkintilloch region (UKM81). The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure method. The deadline for electronic submissions is set for 9th April 2026 at noon, whereupon the awarding process will commence. Interested parties can find submission details on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specializing in blacksmith services to expand their portfolio by securing a long-term contract with a local authority. With a contract period of three years, potentially extendable by two additional twelve-month terms, businesses that demonstrate suitable experience in delivering similar services are well-paced to benefit. East Dunbartonshire Council, as the buying organisation, requires bidders to have relevant past experience and meet the suitability, economic, and technical criteria outlined in the online SPD Scotland. Such requirements underline the importance of prior experience, making this tender ideal for established blacksmiths with a proven track record. Electronic invoicing and ordering are included, facilitating a streamlined procurement process.

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Notice Title

EDC/2025/4260 -Blacksmith Contract

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to establish a contract for the provision of experienced Blacksmiths Services to be used on an 'as and when required' basis.

Lot Information

EDC/2025/4260 - Blacksmith East

The Authority wishes to establish a contract for the provision of experienced Blacksmiths Services to be used on an 'as and when required' basis.

Renewal: This is a 3 Years contract with 2 twelve month extensions

EDC/2025/4260 - Blacksmith West

The Authority wishes to establish a contract for the provision of experienced Blacksmiths Services to be used on an 'as and when required' basis.

Renewal: This is a 3 year contract with 2 twelve month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826299
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551600
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45262670 - Metalworking

45262700 - Building alteration work

45341000 - Erection of railings

71550000 - Blacksmith services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

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