Planning

Open Tender for the Supply and Delivery and the Calibration and Repair of Mechanical Testing Equipment

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the open tender titled "Open Tender for the Supply and Delivery and the Calibration and Repair of Mechanical Testing Equipment". This procurement falls under the general public services industry category and is geographically located in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, within the UKM95 region. The Council seeks a qualified service provider to ensure the safe and efficient supply, delivery, calibration, and repair of mechanical testing equipment. The tender, identified by the reference SLC/HT/26/047, is valued at £190,000 and is expected to be communicated on 14th September 2026, with a focus on obtaining the most economically advantageous tender using quality and price criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and servicing of mechanical testing equipment, particularly those that can provide value for money, safety, and reliability. Companies specialising in calibration and repair services and those who can demonstrate compliance with the set qualitative and technical standards will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses expand their portfolios by partnering with a central purchasing body like South Lanarkshire Council, potentially leading to long-term growth through increased credibility and visibility in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Tender for the Supply and Delivery and the Calibration and Repair of Mechanical Testing Equipment

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement for a suitably qualified service provider for the supply and delivery and the calibration and repair of mechanical testing equipment. The purpose of this contract is to provide a compliant and efficient solution for the supply and delivery and the calibration and repair of mechanical testing equipment, ensuring that all equipment remains safe, accurate and fit for purpose, while delivering value for money and supporting service delivery across the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement for a suitably qualified service provider for the supply and delivery and the calibration and repair of mechanical testing equipment. The purpose of this contract is to provide a compliant and efficient solution for the supply and delivery and the calibration and repair of mechanical testing equipment, ensuring that all equipment remains safe, accurate and fit for purpose, while delivering value for money and supporting service delivery across the Council. This contract will be awarded via the Open Tender procedure based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria under regulation 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 which enables the Council to take account of criteria that reflect qualitative technical aspects of the tender submission as well as price when reaching an awarding decision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833983
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557703
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557703
    Open Tender for the Supply and Delivery and the Calibration and Repair of Mechanical Testing Equipment - South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement for a suitably qualified service provider for the supply and delivery and the calibration and repair of mechanical testing equipment. The purpose of this contract is to provide a compliant and efficient solution for the supply and delivery and the calibration and repair of mechanical testing equipment, ensuring that all equipment remains safe, accurate and fit for purpose, while delivering value for money and supporting service delivery across the Council.

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