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title: "Hire of Labour in Edinburgh region"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000534133"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2018-06-08"
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# Hire of Labour in Edinburgh region

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000534133

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Historic Environment Scotland as the contracting authority seeking to hire labour for maintenance services in the Edinburgh region. The tender titled "Hire of Labour in Edinburgh region" is currently in the active stage and was officially opened for submissions on 7th March 2018, with the submission deadline set for 6th April 2018, 14:00 BST. This procurement falls under the works category, estimated at a value of £120,000 over a four-year period, through an open procurement method, allowing competitive bidding from interested suppliers.

This opportunity is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and maintenance sectors, particularly those with capabilities in general labouring, excavation, grounds maintenance, and refurbishing tasks. Companies that hold relevant certifications, such as dumper driving, and can demonstrate financial stability will have a competitive edge in this tender. The work may also involve projects at notable heritage sites, thus appealing to businesses with an interest or experience in conservation and built heritage within a vibrant industry.

## Notice

The work will be on an ordinary jobbing nature for maintenance services and day to day repair, assisting tradesmen and general associated labouring duties including: hand excavations backfilling cleaning/lifting litter slab laying grounds maintenance labouring duties building labouring duties dumper driving (certificate required) use other small plant

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland require a contractor to provide general labouring duties The work will be on an ordinary jobbing nature for maintenance services and day to day repair, assisting tradesmen and general associated labouring duties including: hand excavations backfilling cleaning/lifting litter slab laying grounds maintenance labouring duties building labouring duties dumper driving (certificate required) use other small plant This list is not exhaustive and Historic Environment Scotland may also require additional Labouring works of a similar nature to be carried out. The work may include small refurbishment/fire protection projects which will entail working alongside other trades. The specific sites include Edinburgh Castle, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Holyrood Park, Bute House, Longmore House, John Sinclair House & Trinity House in Leith. Historic Environment Scotland may add other sites during the contract period. Included in this management role is the provision of Labouring service to Historic Environment Scotland's Regional Offices, Works Depots and Monuments - particularly those open to the public. Estimated value of contract is GBP 120,000 over 4 years, this is provided without commitment.

Renewal: It is envisaged that the Contract will commence on 27th April 2018 for a period of two years, with the option to extend the Contract by two further one year periods at the sole discretion of the Client. The maximum contract period will therefore be four years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321481 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This requirement will be retendered in spring 2022. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MURDOCH MACKENZIE CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45262500 - Masonry and bricklaying work
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321481
- 7 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312590

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312590&idx=2
  7th March 2018 - 2. Schedules - Must be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312590&idx=3
  7th March 2018 - 3. H&SQuestionnaire - Must be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312590&idx=4
  7th March 2018 - 4. HES Contact Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312590&idx=5
  7th March 2018 - 5. Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312590&idx=1
  7th March 2018 - 1. Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312590
  Hire of Labour in Edinburgh region - The work will be on an ordinary jobbing nature for maintenance services and day to day repair, assisting tradesmen and general associated labouring duties including: hand excavations backfilling cleaning/lifting litter slab laying grounds maintenance labouring duties building labouring duties dumper driving (certificate required) use other small plant
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321481
  Hire of Labour in Edinburgh region - The work will be on an ordinary jobbing nature for maintenance services and day to day repair, assisting tradesmen and general associated labouring duties including: hand excavations backfilling cleaning/lifting litter slab laying grounds maintenance labouring duties building labouring duties dumper driving (certificate required) use other small plant

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000534133
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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