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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council, headquartered in Newtown St Boswells, has completed the procurement process for the "Water and Waste Water Framework Spend" contract, covering the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This project falls under the industry category of general public services with a specific focus on water and waste services, represented by the CPV classification 65100000. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, indicating an open and competitive tendering process. Located in the UKM91 region, it is a fully awarded contract as of the date signed on 1st April 2025. This marks the completion of the award stage, with the contract status set to active, having a value of £1,000,786.04.

This procurement offers a significant business growth opportunity for established enterprises operating within the service provision of water and waste management. Large-scale suppliers like Business Stream, which was awarded the contract, have demonstrated the ability to successfully deliver under such high-value frameworks. Businesses experienced in servicing regional or local authorities or those looking to expand their portfolio in public service contracts might find similar opportunities within government frameworks appealing. The alignment with existing Scottish Government frameworks further provides a stable environment for future business planning and collaboration.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Water and Waste Water Framework Spend (1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026)

Notice Description

This notice reflects the actual value of regulated call-off spend against the Scottish Government Framework for the Water and Waste Water Services Framework by Scottish Borders Council during the 12-month period (1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cumulative spend from the Scottish Government Framework Water and Waste Water Services SP-23-07 during the period 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837667
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561349
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,786 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS 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
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS STREAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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