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title: "Trades Framework Agreement 2025-29"
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# Trades Framework Agreement 2025-29

Buyer: COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d6ad

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## Summary

The "Trades Framework Agreement 2025-29" is a procurement process initiated by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, a regional authority located in Stornoway, Western Isles, UK. This framework focuses on repair and maintenance services of building installations, and encompasses a range of lots including Automatic Door Maintenance, Boiler Maintenance, Builderwork and Joinery, Data Cabling/IT Installation, and more. With services as the main procurement category and an open procurement method, the agreement aims to select suitable contractors for a comprehensive Buildings Property Maintenance and Reactive Repairs Framework. The procurement process, which began with tendering in January 2025, reached the award stage by 2nd June 2025, with contracts already signed on 28th May 2025. The framework will last until 2029, ensuring the maintenance needs across various facilities owned by the Comhairle are met.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in the repair and maintenance industry, particularly those with specialisations in specific areas like HVAC systems, security systems, plumbing, and electrical works. By participating in this framework, companies can secure long-term contracts that could enhance their market presence and operational capacity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant accreditations, such as Gas Safe or ADSA, are particularly well-placed to compete, as the framework values quality and price, encouraging a competitive yet rewarding engagement for participants. Additionally, the wide range of lots allows for diverse business types to explore varying project scales and service areas, from low-value reactive repairs to more substantial planned maintenance, fostering a conducive environment for business expansion and skill development.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to enable the Comhairle to select suitable contractors for inclusion within a Buildings Property Maintenance and Reactive Repairs Framework Agreement. The Comhairle will select contractors deemed suitable to meet the requirements of the service. The framework includes a range of Lots, responses to which will be categorised as follows: Reactive Repairs and Low Value Works (Not exceeding GBP 1000) Minor Maintenance and Planned Work (Over GBP 1,000 and up to GBP 50,000) The Scope of Requirements explains the provisions in detail.

### Lot Information

Access Control Systems

To inspect and maintain a variety of access control equipment within Comhairle owned properties across the Western Isles, including cctv, swipe access, video entry, audio entry and similar. Suppliers must be SSAIB or similarly approved with experience in Paxton security systems.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Air Conditioning and Ventilation

To inspect and maintain air conditioning and ventilation systems throughout the Western Isles. Suppliers must hold, as a minimum requirement, FETA accreditation or affiliation with one of it's principle associations, for example HEVAC, ADCAS or equivalent.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Automatic Door Maintenance

To inspect and maintain automatic doors throughout the Western Isles in accordance with BS EN 16005. In addition to bi-annual maintenance inspections, suppliers will also be expected to respond to emergency and non-routine calls in accordance with the conditions of the contract. Suppliers must hold ADSA or equivalent accreditation.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Boiler Maintenance

To inspect and maintain both oil and gas fired boiler/burner units throughout the Western Isles, and to attend to emergency and non-routine calls in accordance with the contract conditions. Suppliers must hold Gas Safe and OFTEC registrations.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Builderwork and Joinery

To undertake a range of reactive and planned maintenance of a minor works nature throughout the Western Isles. Suppliers must be registered with NHBC or equivalent, and must also hold an appropriate Vehicle Operating Licence.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Data Cabling/IT Installation

Working predominantly alongside the Comhairle's IT team, suppliers will be required to assist with small scale IT upgrades within Comhairle owned properties across the Western Isles. Suppliers must be approved installers in Cat 5,6 & 7 cabling.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Electrical Work

To undertake a broad range of reactive and planned maintenance works throughout the Western Isles in accordance with BS 7671. Suppliers must be NICEIC/SELECT or similarly approved.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Fire Alarm Maintenance

To routinely inspect a range of fire alarm systems within Comhairle owned properties across the Western Isles, including Gent, Menvier, Kentec and Chubb. Suppliers will also be expected to respond to emergency and non routine calls as they arise. Suppliers must be appropriately accredited under the BAFE or FIA registration schemes.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Fire Appliance Servicing

To undertake annual servicing of fire fighting equipment within Comhairle owned properties across the Western Isles in accordance with BS 5306. Suppliers must be suitably approved under the BAFE/FIA registration schemes.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Floorcovering

Work will be of a planned nature focusing mainly on the replacement of carpeting and carpeting and flooring across a range of commercial and domestic settings in and around the Western Isles. Membership of CFA or equivalent is desirable.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Gas Servicing

To undertake both reactive and planned gas maintenance work throughout the Western Isles in accordance with the Gas Safety(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Suppliers must be Gas Safe registered at COMCAT level.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Gym Equipment Maintenance

Suppliers will be expected to undertake annual maintenance inspections of gymnastic equipment across the Comhairle's school estate. Repairs and replacement of equipment will form part of the requirement

Legionella Risk Assessment

Suppliers will be expected to provide Legionella Risk Assessments within a range of commercial and domestic properties across the Western Isles in accordance with the L8 Approved Code of Practice. Suppliers must be LCA or equally approved.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Lift Maintenance

In accordance with the Lifts Regulations 2016 and BS EN 81-82, suppliers will be expected to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance to 20nr lifts within Comhairle owned properties across the Western Isles. Contractors must be LEIA / LIFTCERT or similarly accredited.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Lightning and Chimney Inspections

To undertake annual maintenance inspections on properties throughout the Western Isles in accordance with BS EN 62305, and to advise on remedial actions where appropriate. Suppliers must be ATLAS or similarly approved.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Mansafe Systems

To undertake annual maintenance inspection of fall/arrest systems throughout the Western Isles in accordance with BS EN 795, and to advise on remedial requirements where appropriate. Suppliers must be ATLAS or similarly approved.

Painterwork

Work will predominantly be of a planned nature within Comhairle owned properties throughout the Western Isles. Suppliers should ideally hold PDA or equivalent accreditation.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Pest Control

To undertake routine pest control inspections (rodents, birds & insects) at a range of properties across the Western Isles in accordance with the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949. Suppliers must be BPCA/NPTA or similarly approved.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Plumbing

To undertake a range of reactive and planned maintenance works throughout the Western Isles in accordance with BS 6700. Suppliers must be SNIPEF or similarly approved.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Portable Partitions

Annual inspection of portable partitions in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 / Management at Work Regs 1999.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Pump Refurbishment

Annual refurbishment of existing heating pumps within various Comhairle properties across the Western Isles. Work will include replacement of bearings, shafts, impellars, motors, seals and the like. Suppliers must only use qualified heating engineers with a minimum of 5 years' experience in Armstrong/Grundfos pumps.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Refrigeration

To carry out maintenance on refrigerated equipment within Comhairle properties across the Western Isles in accordance with BS EN 378-1. Suppliers must be F-gas /BRA or similarly accredited.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Renewable Technology

To undertake routine maintenance and reactive repairs to renewable technology equipment including air/ground source heat pumps, solar/pv systems, turbines and similar. Suppliers must hold MCS or equivalent accreditation.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

Steel Fabrication

To provide small scale steel fabrication works at a range of Comhairle locations across the Western Isles.

Renewal: New contract to be put in place in 4 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029073-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR |
| Locality | STORNOWAY |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS1 2BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 21 |
| Supplier names | A CAMPBELL ELECTRICAL SERVICES; AB ELECTRONICS (STY; ALEX MURRAY (CONSTRUCTION; CONTINENTAL SPORTS; D MACDONALD (BUILDING CONTRACTORS; ENERGEE SERVICES; FLOOR TO FLOOR; G & A BARNIE GROUP; IRN SECURITY; JOHN MURRAY; KONE; LEWIS BUILDERS; NEIL CAMPBELL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS; NEIL MACKAY; NORTHERN SECURITY ALARMS; NORTHERN STEEPLEJACKS (EDINBURGH; OMAC CONSTRUCTION; PREMIER CONSTRUCTION BARRA; RENTOKIL INITIAL; STORNOWAY PAINTERS & DECORATORS; WESTERN ISLES FIRE PROTECTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029073-2025
- 28 Jan 2025 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002812-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00262
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787005
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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