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title: "Maintenance of CDT & Science Equipment"
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# Maintenance of CDT & Science Equipment

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d768

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by Midlothian Council, in collaboration with West Lothian Council, has reached the award and contract stage for the maintenance of CDT & Science Equipment, focusing on repair and maintenance services within schools. The awarded contract, valued at £198,207.50, has been granted to Active Energy Solutions Ltd. This procurement falls under the services category with CPV classification 50000000, targeting educational facilities across the UKM73 region. Originally initiated as an open tender, this process was completed, with the contract being signed on 27 January 2026.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for entities specializing in technical and maintenance services within the educational sector. Companies with expertise in maintaining electrical machinery and precision equipment, especially those equipped with CPD certificates and recognised industry qualifications, are well-suited to engage in such projects. The contract's requirements underline the importance of delivering comprehensive technical support, emergency repair services, and adherence to health and safety standards, offering potential for businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure a stable revenue stream through educational service contracts.

## Notice

The collaboration comprising Midlothian and West Lothian Councils seek the provision of a comprehensive technical support and maintenance service for equipment located in Schools Craft, Design and Technology Workshops, Science Laboratories and Art Departments. The service shall include an annual inspection, maintenance, servicing and emergency repairs to equipment in each school detailed in the tender pack.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The collaboration comprising Midlothian and West Lothian Councils seeks the provision of a comprehensive technical support and maintenance service for equipment located in Schools Craft, Design and Technology Workshops, Science Laboratories and Art Departments. The Service shall include an annual inspection, maintenance, servicing and emergency repairs to equipment in each school. The Service shall include: a) An annual visit b) Equipment repair, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and servicing in accordance with supplier and industry guidelines and relevant legislation c) Emergency call out service d) Technical advice and support, based on an understanding of the relevant Health & Safety legislation and industry practice e) Specialist advice on the options for repairing or replacing school equipment, taking into account the most cost effective and best value requirements of collaborative members f) Full and timely technical advice and support in the event of an accident or near miss or dangerous occurrence occurring in CDT or Science Departments g) Advice, where appropriate, on the implications of curriculum requirements on the safe and proper use of school equipment h) Where necessary and within the scope of the specification, the provision of such information, instruction and training as necessary to relevant staff to ensure the health, safety and welfare of staff, pupils and others i) The development of safe working practices (including assistance in the development of risk assessments) to cover all significant risks in Craft, Design and Technology, Art and Science Departments.

Renewal: 12 months + 12 months = a maximum of 24 months extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007852-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £198,207 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
- 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007852-2026
- 30 Oct 2025 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069862-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810443
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00336

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