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24 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Forth Valley College is initiating a public procurement process to acquire High Voltage Training Equipment for the creation of a training lab at its Falkirk campus. This tender, identified by the title "High Voltage Training Equipment" and labeled under the industry category of Education, falls under the procurement stage marked as 'tender.' The procurement is being carried out via an open procedure, inviting proposals through electronic submission. The tender process is set to close on 10th July 2026, with bid evaluations and awarding expected to commence immediately after. The procurement is valued at £130,000 GBP and is specifically focused on the supply of new or refurbished high voltage equipment under CPV codes 31600000 and 45315400. All interested parties are expected to submit their bids electronically through the designated online platform.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture or refurbishment of high voltage equipment, particularly those with experience in educational or training environments. Companies that can supply equipment to spec and demonstrate relevant past experience are well-placed to succeed. The tender requires bidders to provide financial assurances such as audited accounts or a banker's letter indicating financial stability, as well as appropriate insurance coverage. Tenderers must submit examples of previous relevant work and are encouraged to ensure quality submissions to meet the strict technical requirements set by Forth Valley College. This contract presents an excellent growth avenue for businesses seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in the educational sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

High Voltage Training Equipment

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a Contractor for supply and delivery of High Voltage Training Equipment. The equipment will used to create a High Voltage training lab based at the Falkirk campus

Lot Information

Lot 1

The College is seeking to appoint a single contractor to provide the College with New, Refurbished or Remanufactured High Voltage equipment. The equipment will be used and installed as part of a High Voltage training simulation centre. The required items are listed below and must include but not be limited to the following specification or equivalent:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835356
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558659
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

31682400 - Overhead electrical equipment

45315400 - High voltage installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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