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title: "ELC-20-2339 Maintenance of CDT & Science Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000629059"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2020-08-28"
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# ELC-20-2339 Maintenance of CDT & Science Equipment

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629059

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## Summary

The East Lothian Council is initiating a planned procurement process titled "ELC-20-2339 Maintenance of CDT & Science Equipment," focusing on the provision of comprehensive technical support and maintenance services for educational equipment across schools in East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. The procurement falls under the services category and has an estimated value of £200,000 for a duration of three years, potentially extendable by two additional years. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 30th September 2020.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support and equipment maintenance, particularly those with experience in servicing educational machinery and laboratory equipment. Companies capable of offering annual inspections, emergency repairs, and compliance with health and safety regulations in educational settings would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could enhance a business's portfolio in the education sector while contributing to community support through improved educational resources.

## Notice

The collaboration comprising Midlothian, East Lothian 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The collaboration comprising Midlothian, East Lothian 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. The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service comprising: a) An annual visit: - East Lothian schools starting in September - Midlothian schools starting in October - West Lothian schools starting on November 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 and 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393445 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## 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

- 28 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393445

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393445
  ELC-20-2339 Maintenance of CDT & Science Equipment - The collaboration comprising Midlothian, East Lothian 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000629059
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=629059

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