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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council, located at Cunninghame House, Friars Croft, Irvine, has concluded a procurement process for the "Service and Maintenance of Public Convenience Units, Irvine Beach." The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically aimed at maintaining bespoke Healthmatic-standard public convenience units. The process reached the award stage with a contract signed on 2nd June 2026. The contract, valued at £54,000, is set to commence on 13th July 2026 and will end on 12th July 2028. The procurement method was limited, with no prior call for competition, due to the technical specificity required for maintenance, which can only be provided by Healthmatic.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in public services support, particularly those adept at bespoke maintenance solutions. The limited procurement method reflects a niche market need, suggesting that businesses capable of developing or supporting proprietary systems would thrive in similar tenders. As Healthmatic was the sole successful bidder, it demonstrates the demand for unique, tailored maintenance capabilities in this field. Businesses looking to grow in tailored public infrastructure services may find success in aligning their offerings with those of niche, highly specialised maintenance solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Service and Maintenance of Public Convenience Units, Irvine Beach

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council required the service and maintenance of public conveniences installed as part of the Great Harbour Project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The new public convenience huts come with a two year warranty and require a specific maintenance regime - all parts are bespoke Healthmatic standard kits/components. The service and maintenance contract offered by Healthmatic ensures that the correct servicing and parts are completed and used following the recommended regimes to maintain the warranty. The contract will commence on 13th July 2026 and the contract end date is 12th July 2028 in line with the warranty period.. The contract will terminate on this date unless otherwise advised in advance.

Procurement Information

The public conveniences require a specific maintenance regime that only the installer can provide a all parts are bespoke Healthmatic standard kits/components.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835037
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559578
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50760000 - Repair and maintenance of public conveniences

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20261 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHMATIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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