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Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council is planning a procurement process for the Midlothian Snowsports Centre Chairlift project, which involves the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new fixed-grip two-seater chairlift. The project is categorized under general public services within the works industry and is scheduled to be executed at the Midlothian Snowsports Centre in Edinburgh. The current stage is planning, with the future notice expected on 7th August 2026. This procurement process is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and adheres to the legal basis set by CELEX.

Businesses specialising in the design and installation of chairlifts, especially those experienced in snowsports-related infrastructure, will find this tender particularly rewarding. The procurement presents an opportunity for companies to engage with a vibrant recreational facility that supports diverse activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking, thereby enabling firms to gain recognition and expand their reach in the public services sector. This project is particularly relevant for manufacturers and suppliers of mechanical and civil engineering services focused on constructing efficient uplift systems.

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Notice Title

Midlothian Snowsports Centre Chairlift

Notice Description

Midlothian Snowsports Centre seeks proposals for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a fixed-grip two-seater chairlift to replace the existing chairlift.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Project Overview Midlothian Snowsports Centre seeks proposals for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a fixed-grip two-seater chairlift to replace the existing chairlift installation located at: Midlothian Snowsports Centre Hillend, Biggar Road Edinburgh EH10 7DU The new chairlift shall provide a safe, reliable and efficient uplift system for year-round operation, serving skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers and visitors to the wider regional park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835326
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559214
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42418220 - Chairlifts

42418290 - Ski-lift equipment

42419500 - Parts of lift, skip hoists or escalators

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212223 - Winter-sports facilities construction work

45234220 - Construction work for ski lifts

45234230 - Construction work for chair lifts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
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
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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