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14 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Inverness College UHI, also known as UHI Inverness, is inviting bids for the "Provision of PPM & Remedial Works Contract - SSF Pumping Station," under an open procedure. The tender focuses on the bi-annual planned preventative maintenance and reactive callouts at the SSF Balloch Pumping Station. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the education sector. Located in Inverness, UKM6, the tender was issued on 14th July 2026, with submissions due by 27th July 2026. The announcement of the award will follow on 28th July 2026. Interested parties are advised to submit electronic bids via the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in infrastructure maintenance, particularly those experienced in handling pumping station operations. Companies that can offer reliable maintenance services, with the capacity for swift reactive interventions, will be well-placed to benefit. Given the potential contract extension options, which include two additional 12-month periods subject to performance, businesses that establish a good working relationship with Inverness College UHI may find long-term growth opportunities in this engagement. Electronic capabilities in ordering and invoicing are encouraged, facilitating efficient administrative processes and enhancing the contractor's appeal.

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Notice Title

Provision of PPM & Remedial Works Contract - SSF Pumping Station

Notice Description

Pumping Station - The Provision of Bi-annual Planned Preventative Maintenance & Reactive Callouts Scope of Work

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverness College UHI have a requirement to secure a maintenance contractor for planned and reactive maintenance of Pumping Station at Balloch Campus. Planned works are to be carried out biannually with reactive works taking place as and when required.

Renewal: The Contract will allow for a further option to extend by 2 x 12-months which is subject to supplier performance throughout the contract duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837353
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560075
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


CPV Codes

50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2-Years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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