---
title: "Property Insurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d684"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-15"
---

# Property Insurance

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d684

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for Operational Property Insurance services, a project with the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-04d684. This process culminated in the award of a contract to Travelers Insurance Company Ltd, valued at £6,020,000 GBP. The procurement was managed through an open procedure, adhering to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, allowing for a competitive tender process. The scope of the contract includes ensuring insurance for key council buildings in Edinburgh, such as the Council Headquarters at Waverley Court, City Chambers, Usher Hall, and Central Library. Additionally, it covers housing property insurance for mid-market rentals on behalf of Edinburgh Living. The procurement stage has transitioned to the contract award with Travelers Insurance Company Ltd, effective from December 2025. The open tendering process was initiated and reviewed by The City of Edinburgh Council, a regional or local authority based in Edinburgh, aiming to secure robust insurance coverage for municipal properties.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in property insurance and financial services. With Edinburgh's significance as a regional hub, involvement in such insurance services allows firms to enhance their portfolio, showcase expertise in managing large governmental contracts, and access a prestigious client base. Businesses with a strong financial standing and the capability to meet the specified insurance coverage levels would have been best suited to compete. The competition attracted international interest, as evidenced by foreign bids, albeit predominantly from non-EU countries. By participating in such tenders, companies can leverage the opportunity to expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with esteemed authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council's (the Council's) Insurance Team is seeking to establish a new contract for Operational Property Insurance. The Council's Insurance Team is also responsible for implementing Housing Property Insurance on behalf of Edinburgh Living and this requirement will be included within this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking to establish a new contract for Operational Property Insurance. This includes key Council buildings including the Council's Headquarters at Waverley Court, the City Chambers, Usher Hall and Central Library. The Council's Insurance Team is also responsible for implementing Housing Property Insurance on behalf of Edinburgh Living and this requirement will cover mid-market rental properties. Additional information: Please see tender documentation.

Renewal: The contract will commence on 1 December 2025 for an initial period of 10 months and two years, with the option to extend for up to a further two years at the sole discretion of the Council. This is to allow all Council insurance policies to align. Edinburgh Living's insurance policy expires on 20 January 2026, therefore, this cover will commence on 20 January 2026 for an initial nine months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003602-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is envisaged that this contract opportunity will be advertised in the second quarter of 2028 if the extension options are not undertaken, otherwise in the second quarter of 2030. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,020,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRAVELERS INSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services
- 66515200 - Property insurance services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003602-2026
- 22 Sep 2025 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058662-2025
- 27 Jan 2025 at 15:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002741-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788573
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807557
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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