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ELC-26-0715 Water AMR Services

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council, a regional authority located in Haddington, East Lothian, has completed the procurement process for the "ELC-26-0715 Water AMR Services" contract. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and involves the provision of water Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) services. Conducted under the Scottish Government Water and Waste Water Framework SP-23-07, the procurement was executed using a limited procurement method, which allowed the council to award the contract without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £137,997, was signed on March 31, 2026. The services are to be delivered within the East Lothian area, aligning with the council's aim to secure cost-effective water services.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the water supply and management sector, particularly those with capabilities in automated meter reading technologies. Companies looking to expand their operations in the Scottish public services market may find similar contracts beneficial for growth. Moreover, despite the procurement having been awarded to Scottish Water Business Stream, the approach of engaging through established frameworks like SP-23-07 can offer valuable strategic insights for other large-scale suppliers aiming to compete in future tenders within this framework. The inclusion of community benefits as part of the contract offers additional partnership avenues focused on delivering social, economic, and environmental advantages to the community, making it a compelling model for businesses with a strong corporate social responsibility ethos.

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Notice Title

ELC-26-0715 Water AMR Services

Notice Description

East Lothian Council are awarding a contract for Water AMR services under the Scottish government Water and Water Water Framework SP-23-07.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council are seeking water AMR services under the Scottish Procurement Framework Water and Waster Wate SP-23-07.

Procurement Information

Award under Scottish Procurement SP-23-07 Water and Waste Water Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828155
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556477
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38421100 - Water meters

50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,997 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 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
EAST 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
Post Town
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH WATER BUSINESS STREAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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