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07 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College is launching a tender process titled "Supply, Servicing and Maintenance of Automotive Cleaning Equipment," targeting the education sector. This procurement falls under services and is classified with CPV codes including 90520000 and 50530000, indicating a focus on waste management services. This open procedure tender invites electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website, with a deadline for submissions set for 7 August 2026. The contract is valued at £75,000, and services will be delivered across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with award announcements to follow shortly after the submission closing date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive cleaning, equipment servicing, and maintenance, while also needing expertise in waste management services due to the nature of the service requirements. Companies positioned to offer comprehensive and efficient maintenance services, coupled with the provision of ancillary equipment, will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with the agility to respond swiftly to service demands and those familiar with electronic submission processes stand to benefit from participation in this tender. The extension options within the contract further create long-term potential for successful bidders, enhancing business growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply, Servicing and Maintenance of Automotive Cleaning Equipment

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for the Supply, Servicing and Maintenance of Automotive Cleaning Equipment to North East Scotland College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation to tender for the Supply, Servicing and Maintenance of Automotive Cleaning Equipment to North East Scotland College. The contract has been classified as a Services Contract as its principal purpose is the ongoing servicing, replenishment, maintenance and waste management of automotive cleaning equipment across College sites. Any equipment provided forms an ancillary component of the overall service requirement and does not represent the primary object of the contract.

Renewal: The College reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to two further 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirement. The College shall activate these extensions by notification in writing to the Contract holder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836777
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559642
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20264 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
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

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