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title: "Public and Civic Clocks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054643"
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buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
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# Public and Civic Clocks

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054643

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Public and Civic Clocks," focusing on the repair and maintenance services of clocks within Edinburgh and potentially expanding to other regions in Scotland. This framework agreement, valued at £1,200,000, involves servicing public clocks across different councils, including Angus, North Ayrshire, Falkirk, Scottish Borders, Fife, and East Dunbartonshire. Recently awarded under the open procedure, the contract was signed on 5th December 2025, with James Ritchie & Son (Clockmakers) Ltd and The Cumbria Clock Company Ltd appointed as contractors. The tender was classified under the CPV code 50432000, indicating services related to clock repair and maintenance.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant growth prospect for companies in the clock maintenance and repair industry, particularly those based in or willing to operate across multiple Scottish regions. SMEs specialising in technical quality and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete, as the selection criteria heavily weighted technical capability (70%) alongside price competitiveness (30%). The open procedure provides a transparent platform for businesses to engage, and those with capabilities to deliver high-quality timekeeping services and maintain civic infrastructure stand to benefit profoundly from participation.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement and appoint multiple Contractors to provide clock winding and maintenance services for two distinct groups of clocks: Public Clocks within the City of Edinburgh (27 clocks), and City Chambers Clocks (15 clocks) In addition to the aforementioned requirements the Council may, at its discretion, utilise this Framework Agreement to provide for new / additional clocks as well as ad-hoc requirements. The Council is acting for itself and additional Councils in Scotland listed below will be able to access and call from the Framework Agreement: Angus Council; North Ayrshire Council; Falkirk Council; Scottish Borders Council; Fife Council; East Dunbartonshire Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement and appoint multiple Contractors to provide clock winding and maintenance services for two distinct groups of clocks: Public Clocks within the City of Edinburgh (27 clocks), and City Chambers Clocks (15 clocks) In addition to the aforementioned requirements the Council may, at its discretion, utilise this Framework Agreement to provide for new / additional clocks as well as ad-hoc requirements. Objectives Ensure all clocks are fully operational, accurate, and regularly wound and maintained. Support public safety and civic functions by maintaining clock visibility and timekeeping. Provide timely repair and restoration services as needed. Enable smooth transition between departments following the organisational review in Public Safety. The Council is acting for itself and additional Councils in Scotland listed below will be able to access and call from the Framework Agreement. Angus Council North Ayrshire Council Falkirk Council Scottish Borders Council Fife Council East Dunbartonshire Council

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081537-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## 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 |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | East Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | JAMES RITCHIE & SON (CLOCKMAKERS; THE CUMBRIA CLOCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 39254100 - Clocks
- 50432000 - Repair and maintenance services of clocks

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081537-2025
- 10 Jun 2025 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031358-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800518
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00225
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394

## Provenance

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