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Award

04 Aug 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Argyll and Bute Council, focused on awarding a contract for "Electrical Support for Property Services (SXL BCC DA)" in the services industry category. The procurement was conducted in the location of Argyll and Bute, with the Council's main office situated in Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT. The process was initiated via a direct procurement method, where the contract was awarded without competition to a single supplier, Harley Haddow Limited, based in Edinburgh. This award represents the final stage of the procurement cycle, with the contract presently active as of 4th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the specialist electrical engineering consultancy sector, particularly those offering planning, design, procurement, delivery, and asset management services. Although the procurement process in this instance was direct, indicating it did not involve competition, understanding similar council requirements can help businesses align their services to future needs. Firms like Harley Haddow Limited, which provide comprehensive building and electrical consultancy services, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, suggesting growth potential for companies with expertise in statutory compliance and certification within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Award of Electrical Support for Property Services (SXL BCC DA)

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council require the provision of specialist Electrical Engineering Consultancy Services to support the planning, design, procurement, delivery, statutory compliance, certification, asset management and handover of electrical projects across the Council estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837198
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561539
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NHS LANARKSHIRE

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

APS SAFETY SYSTEMS

HARLEY HADDOW

JUMP RESEARCH

LORIEN RESOURCING

THE LINES BETWEEN

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