Tender

Pool CO2 supplies

EDINBURGH LEISURE

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Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Edinburgh Leisure, is inviting suppliers to partake in an open tender for the provision of CO2 supplies for swimming pools across Edinburgh, including schools. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Recreation, culture and religion," and aims to ensure a consistent supply of necessary materials. Bidders are encouraged to submit electronic proposals by 25th May 2026, as the award period commences immediately after. The contract is set to start on 3rd July 2026 and will run until 2nd July 2029, covering multiple sites across the Edinburgh area.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in gas supply, specifically CO2, and related equipment such as cylinders, tanks, and CO2 monitors. Companies equipped to deliver these products reliably and adhere to compliance and quality standards are well-suited to complete. The procurement method, being an open procedure, allows for a competitive process where businesses can benefit from participating. The dynamic framework approach opens doors for potential suppliers every three years, fostering innovation and potential inclusion of new technologies in swimming pool management. Businesses capable of offering efficient delivery within operating hours would have a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Pool CO2 supplies

Notice Description

We require a supplier of CO2 for our Swimming pools across the Edinburgh area including Schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for a supplier of swimming pool CO2. This will include, all ancillary items needed to run the gas including cylinders/tanks, regulators, CO2 monitors and any other equipment needed.. The statement for a Find a Tender Service (FTS) notice: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Delivery of any other CO2 pool related equipment, product or service will also be made available through this agreement should it become available from the supplier and required by us. This is as long as it doesn't fall in line with any other agreement we have in place with an alternative supplier. This may also include new technologies as applicable and available.

Renewal: This will be run as a dynamic framework. As it is an Oligopoly market. Other suppliers may have the opportunity to bid every 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830164
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554526
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

43324100 - Equipment for swimming pools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
We will look to the market at a new potential supplier every three years under a dynamic framework.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDINBURGH LEISURE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 6AE
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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