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Tender

13 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council is conducting an open procurement process for "Anchor Point and Catenary Wire Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Services." This tender involves the inspection, testing, and maintenance of anchor points and catenary wires used for public displays like festive lighting throughout Angus, Scotland. The process is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions due by 13th August 2026 at 09:00. The contract has a value of £130,000 and covers a period lasting up to three years, with potential for a one-year extension. Interested parties can engage with this opportunity via the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities for contractors with expertise in inspection and maintenance services, particularly those specialising in public infrastructure and decorative lighting support. It is well-suited for businesses experienced in handling large municipal projects and those capable of performing both planned and reactive maintenance works. Offering such services can lead to further engagement with public sector contracts, enhancing the contractor's portfolio and aiding in business growth within the regional infrastructure and public service sectors. The open procedure ensures a broad competitive environment, welcoming all qualified contractors to participate.

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Notice Title

Anchor Point and Catenary Wire Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Angus Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake the inspection, testing and maintenance of Council-owned anchor points and catenary wires used to support festive lighting, banners and associated public displays throughout Angus. The contract includes annual planned inspections and testing together with reactive maintenance works as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking to appoint a single Contractor to provide inspection, testing and maintenance services for Council owned anchor points and catenary wires located throughout Angus. The contract includes annual planned inspection and testing services together with reactive maintenance works as required. Full details of the Council's requirements, scope of services and tender submission requirements are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Renewal: Angus Council reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the Contract for a period of up to one (1) additional year, subject to satisfactory performance and continued operational requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837304
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560030
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 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
ANGUS 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
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560030
    Anchor Point and Catenary Wire Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Services - Angus Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake the inspection, testing and maintenance of Council-owned anchor points and catenary wires used to support festive lighting, banners and associated public displays throughout Angus. The contract includes annual planned inspections and testing together with reactive maintenance works as required.

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