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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, coordinated by Fife Council, focused on the "Supply & Delivery of Bollards" within the general public services industry category. This contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, justifying the limited procurement method due to an absence of suitable tenders in previous attempts. The award took place on 9th July 2026 and involved delivery within the Fife region, specifically under the postal code area UKM72. As of 17th July 2026, the contract is active, and the procured goods are valued at £54,621. The contract was part of an initiative covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), ensuring a streamlined procurement process despite the procedural challenges.

This tender offers a growth opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and delivery of bollards, particularly those capable of engaging in contracts meeting specific regulatory requirements. The successful bidder, Glasdon UK Limited, an SME, highlights the potential for smaller enterprises to secure government contracts in this sector. Organisations with capabilities in providing durable municipal infrastructure stand to benefit from ready opportunities for additional purchases under this award, as Fife Council may require further procurement consistent with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply & Delivery of Bollards

Notice Description

Supply & Delivery of Bollards

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council has awarded the supply and delivery of Bollards to Glasdon UK Ltd

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Procurement Information

The direct award satisfies the criteria under Reg 6(1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract--(a)where no tenders, no suitable tenders, no requests to participate or no suitable requests to participate have been submitted in response to the publication of a contract notice, provided that the initial conditions of the contract are not substantially altered;

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837820
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560465
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44113900 - Road-maintenance materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,621 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20264 weeks 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
FIFE 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
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLASDON

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