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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "CT1847 MOT Station at Russell Road," focusing on the purchase of a commercial brake tester and MOT equipment. Under the open procedure procurement method, this tender falls under the industry category of general public services. The purchasing process has been concluded, with the contract now active. Located in Edinburgh, within the region UKM75, this initiative supports the local infrastructure of MOT stations. The call for tenders attracted three bids, indicating competitive interest from the business community, with the final contract valued at £58,000 GBP, signed on 10th June 2026.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of automotive testing equipment and related services. The contract was awarded to R A Cox Garage Equipment, an SME based in Penicuik, highlighting the potential for similar small and medium enterprises to compete effectively. Companies that specialise in innovative automotive tools and testing technologies could greatly benefit from participating in such procurement opportunities, particularly those interested in expanding their presence within local governmental contracts. This award underscores a supportive environment for SMEs to engage with public sector projects, further facilitating business growth in this area.

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Notice Title

CT1847 MOT Station at Russell Road

Notice Description

Purchase of a Commercial Brake Tester and MOT Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834882
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558411
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks 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
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R A COX GARAGE EQUIPMENT

Further Information

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