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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has recently completed the tender process for the award titled "Award of Supply & Maintenance of Sluices." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on sluices and related medical equipment maintenance. The procurement was conducted through a direct award process, using the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement, and has been awarded to Arjo UK Ltd. The contract, valued at approximately £115,130, is set to commence on 1 July 2026 and is expected to last for three years until 31 May 2029, with the possibility to extend for an additional two years. The council, which is located in Edinburgh, sought a supplier capable of not only providing the equipment but also handling installation, annual servicing, and reactive repairs.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the medical equipment supply and maintenance industry, to engage with public sector clients like The City of Edinburgh Council. Companies that specialise in delivering comprehensive service packages that include installation, preventative maintenance, and provision of spare parts and consumables stand to benefit. Businesses seeking to establish or expand their market presence in the public healthcare sector or with local government bodies may find opportunities for growth through contracts like this one, albeit this particular contract was awarded without competition, showcasing the importance of understanding and engaging in framework agreements to secure direct awards in the future.

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Notice Title

Award of Supply & Maintenance of Sluices

Notice Description

Supply & Maintenance of Sluices (Medical Flusher/Disinfectors); encompassing:- supply, delivery and installation- planned preventative maintenance (annual servicing)- reactive repairs (including the provision of consumables and the supply of spare parts)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827828
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560124
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44212390 - Sluices

44532200 - Washers

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,130 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
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
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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARJO

Further Information

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