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29 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement opportunity is initiated by River Clyde Homes, located in Greenock, at Roxburgh House, 102-112 Roxburgh Street. The tender titled "RCH691 - Supply & Installation of Ramps" falls under the "Housing and community amenities" industry category, aligning with the COFOG scheme. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12th August 2026. This open procedure seeks to procure services for the supply and installation of modular galvanized steel access ramps, which must meet wheelchair accessibility standards and relevant regulations. The procurement is directed towards locations within the UKM83 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in construction, particularly those experienced in installing access solutions that cater to specific needs, such as wheelchair access. Contractors that can ensure compliance with building and planning regulations will find this opportunity beneficial for growth. The contract spans an initial two-year period with the potential for extension, enhancing long-term business prospects. Firms that offer electronic communication, including ordering and invoicing, will be particularly well-suited to participate, given the electronic submission requirements. The successful contractors will be expected to maintain high standards of service, including annual maintenance inspections and certifications.

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Notice Title

RCH691 - Supply & Installation of Ramps

Notice Description

River Clyde Homes is looking to procure the services of an experienced contractor to undertake ad-hoc supply and installations of modular galvanized steel access ramps. The ramps must be compliant with building and planning regulations for wheelchair users.

Lot Information

Lot 1

River Clyde Homes is looking to procure the services of an experienced contractor to undertake ad-hoc installations of modular galvanized steel access ramps. The ramps must be compliant with building and planning regulations for wheelchair users. The contractor will be solely responsible for the preparation and submission of any necessary Building Warrant and planning approval applications where these are required by legislation (including drawings). The ramps should be made of expanded galvanised metal, with top surface warm touch top rails, and child safe infills. .A galvanised steel/black powder coating must be applied to handrails. The contractor will be required to undertake the necessary ground preparation works, such as the provision of barrier film and stone chips under the ramp and the laying of new slabs at the end of the ramp to provide landing area for wheelchair use The supplier will also provide a demounting and storage service and use of stored parts for new installations. On completion of an installation the supplier shall remove their plant, equipment and unused materials and clear away from the premises all rubbish arising from the works leaving the premises in a neat and tidy condition. Supply and installation of ramps must be completed no later than 9 weeks after instruction from RCH, or 9 weeks after receipt of any building warrant and planning approval if required. A 3 year warranty should be provided for all ramps installed, and maintenance inspections and certification of each installed ramp are to be undertaken annually. Ramp installations depend on the particular needs of individual tenants, and referrals being received from an occupational therapist. There is therefore no guarantee of the volume of work which may arise from this contract.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial two-year duration. River Clyde Homes may wish, at our sole discretion, to extend any resultant agreement for up to a further 2, 12-month periods subject to the mutual consent of the successful tenderer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838673
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561110
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34953000 - Access ramps

45233260 - Pedestrian ways construction work

45262600 - Miscellaneous special-trade construction work

45454000 - Restructuring work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 4JT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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