---
title: "Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647657"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647657"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647657.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647657.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-23"
---

# Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647657

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647657)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647657.json)

## Summary

Glasgow City Council is currently seeking bids for its tender titled "Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services". This procurement, which falls under the services category, aims to establish a framework for weighbridge services across the region, particularly for Glasgow and eleven surrounding local authorities in the West of Scotland. The tender period is set to conclude on 19th April 2021 at 12:00 noon, with the opportunity for bidders to engage in a competitive supply process detailed across four distinct lots. Relevant amendments have recently updated key dates and financial assurances required from bidders, emphasising the need for current liquidity documentation due to pandemic considerations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in weighbridge operations, maintenance, and installation services. Companies focusing on mechanical services, engineering, or construction are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement encompasses a variety of required services including repair, calibration, and structural welding. Additionally, businesses must demonstrate membership in the United Kingdom Weighing Federation and carry appropriate financial assurances. With a total estimated value of £420,000, successful businesses may also benefit from future extensions of this framework, creating sustained engagements and benefits.

## Notice

The council invites Bidders to submit bids for the provision of Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services to ensure that all weighbridges (fixed and mobile) are supplied, installed, calibrated, certified in line with licensing conditions, repaired, maintained, cleaned and fully operational. Fixed weighbridges services will be required for the council's 14 depots, mainly across the City of Glasgow and mobile services shall be required across the West of Scotland for the 11 Local Authorities (inclusive of Glasgow City Council) detailed in above The agreement is split into four lots Lot 1 - Hire of Weighbridge Test Vehicle and Operator (Mobile) Lot 2 - Repair (Ad-hoc-emergency) and Scheduled Maintenance, Calibration and Re-verification of Weighbridge and Industrial Cleaning. Lot 3 - Supply and Installation new Weighbridge, relocation, removal and recycling of Weighbridges existing weighbridges Lot 4 - Structural Welding Repairs (Ad-hoc - emergency).

### Lot Information

Hire of Weighbridge Test Vehicle and Operator (Mobile)

Provision of Hire of Weighbridge Test Vehicle and Operator services will be required across the West Coast of Scotland for the 11 Local Authorities named above. This requirement is to allow the Council s' Trading Standards Officers to test mobile weighbridges within various locations throughout the 11 Local Authority across the West of Scotland. Services for Mobile Weighbridges will be carried out by the supplier mainly between June and September of each year of the framework. This will adhere to Weights and Measures Legislation, Trading & Standards which states that ALL public and private weighbridges within the LA's catchment area must be tested.

Renewal: The Council will have an option to extend the framework agreement for a period of up to 12 months which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the Bidder in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions

Repair (Adhoc) Scheduled Maintenance, Calibration and Re-verification of Weighbridges and Industrial Cleaning

Provision of repair and maintenance, calibration, assessments re-verification and industrial cleaning of the council's fixed weighbridges. The weighbridges are utilised for measuring weight of waste material transported in and out of all council depots before going to landfill or a processing outlet. Appointed suppliers will be required to ensure all weighbridges are maintained, calibrated and cleaned in order to remain fully operational 24/7 7 days a week including public holidays.

Renewal: The Council will have an option to extend the framework agreement for a period of up to 12 months which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the Bidder in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions

Supply and Installation of new Weighbridge, relocation, removal and recycling of existing weighbridges

Provision of Supply, Installation of new weighbridge, furthermore removal, re-location, and recycling of existing weighbridges when required across various Council sites.

Options: Lot 3 - A mini competition will be run should the council require a weighbridge of an alternative specification than the one specified within section Invitation to Tender

Renewal: The Council will have an option to extend the framework agreement for a period of up to 12 months which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the Bidder in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions

Structural Welding Repairs (Ad-hoc-emergency)

The provision of ad-hoc repairs to the structure of the fixed weighbridge as required. Normally this will consist of steelwork repairs involving welding equipment and could include but not be limited to- Structural steel fabrication Secondary steelwork Steel stairs, balustrades and handrails Site erection

Renewal: Prior to the expiry of year 3, the council will review the The Council will have an option to extend the framework agreement for a period of up to 12 months which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the Bidder in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410202 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This framework is for 36 months with a potential 12 month extension. Therefore it is estimated that the notice for this re-tender will be issued in 2024/2025. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | £420,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; INVERCLYDE COUNCIL; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde North |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 42660000 - Soldering, brazing and welding tools, surface tempering and hot-spraying machines and equipment
- 44315200 - Welding materials
- 45221117 - Weighbridge construction work
- 45262680 - Welding
- 63712500 - Weighbridge services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410202
- 19 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409982

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409982
  Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services - The council invites Bidders to submit bids for the provision of Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services to ensure that all weighbridges (fixed and mobile) are supplied, installed, calibrated, certified in line with licensing conditions, repaired, maintained, cleaned and fully operational. Fixed weighbridges services will be required for the council's 14 depots, mainly across the City of Glasgow and mobile services shall be required across the West of Scotland for the 11 Local Authorities (inclusive of Glasgow City Council) detailed in above The agreement is split into four lots Lot 1 - Hire of Weighbridge Test Vehicle and Operator (Mobile) Lot 2 - Repair (Ad-hoc-emergency) and Scheduled Maintenance, Calibration and Re-verification of Weighbridge and Industrial Cleaning. Lot 3 - Supply and Installation new Weighbridge, relocation, removal and recycling of Weighbridges existing weighbridges Lot 4 - Structural Welding Repairs (Ad-hoc - emergency).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647657
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.u
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647657. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647657.json.