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title: "Inspections and maintenance of lifting equipment and cranes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000662872"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES)"
published: "2022-03-09"
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# Inspections and maintenance of lifting equipment and cranes

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000662872

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## Summary

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is currently seeking a service provider for the "Inspections and maintenance of lifting equipment and cranes" project, located in Glasgow, UK. This open tender, initiated on 9th March 2022, involves providing services that ensure the safety and compliance of lifting equipment through regular inspections and maintenance. The submission deadline for bids is set for 8th September 2021, with the contract awarded to Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd for a total value of £50,000. The procurement process follows an open method, focused on ensuring transparent competition.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical engineering, maintenance services, and safety inspections. Companies capable of meeting the stringent safety regulations and possessing the necessary certifications, such as the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) accreditation, would be ideally positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the transport sector may find this procurement particularly beneficial for expanding their service offerings and enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

This scope of services document covers the key requirements of SPT to appoint a single service provider to carry out all services relating to the inspections of lifting equipment, including maintenance to cranes and repairs to any equipment To carry out 6 monthly inspections of all equipment on current register to comply with the requirements of LOLER, PUWER and PPE. To carry out 6 monthly maintenance of cranes and remedial repairs on current register All routine inspections to be carried out by qualified engineers to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose focusing on safety critical components and primarily aimed at controlling any risks associated with failure of equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Single Stage with pre-requisite selection criteria and a 70/30 Price/ Quality award criteria

Options: This list is non-exhaustive and SPT may require similar products including maintenance of depot equipment over the life of this call off from the contract.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract will be for a five year period with a break clause in three years which is subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442972 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4.5 years time from now |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES) |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 5JF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROPE AND SLING SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442972
- 6 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423700

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423700
  Inspections and maintenance of lifting equipment and cranes - This scope of services document covers the key requirements of SPT to appoint a single service provider to carry out all services relating to the inspections of lifting equipment, including maintenance to cranes and repairs to any equipment To carry out 6 monthly inspections of all equipment on current register to comply with the requirements of LOLER, PUWER and PPE. To carry out 6 monthly maintenance of cranes and remedial repairs on current register All routine inspections to be carried out by qualified engineers to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose focusing on safety critical components and primarily aimed at controlling any risks associated with failure of equipment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442972
  Inspections and maintenance of lifting equipment and cranes - This scope of services document covers the key requirements of SPT to appoint a single service provider to carry out all services relating to the inspections of lifting equipment, including maintenance to cranes and repairs to any equipment To carry out 6 monthly inspections of all equipment on current register to comply with the requirements of LOLER, PUWER and PPE. To carry out 6 monthly maintenance of cranes and remedial repairs on current register All routine inspections to be carried out by qualified engineers to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose focusing on safety critical components and primarily aimed at controlling any risks associated with failure of equipment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spt.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000662872
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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