--- title: "Award of Hire of Welfare Units (MS-P-0331)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000764652" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000764652" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000764652.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000764652.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-01-16" --- # Award of Hire of Welfare Units (MS-P-0331) Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000764652 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000764652) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000764652.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the Hire of Welfare Units (MS-P-0331) as part of the Marine Directorate's Inshore Protection Programme in Largs. The tender, categorised under services and specifically for the hire of vans with drivers, was issued with the requirement of van units equipped with tow bars for towing small trailers, including costs for water and waste uplift. The procurement stage is at Award, with key dates including a tender period starting from 7th January 2024 and the award date being 16th January 2025. The buyer, the Scottish Government based in Aberdeen, has finalised this contract for the amount of £26,720.72 with Nixon Hire located in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle rentals, particularly those specialising in the supply of welfare units and related services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive hire solutions that include logistical support such as water and waste uplift would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The procurement method utilised allows for competitive engagement among capable suppliers, making it a suitable opportunity for businesses with the capability to meet the specific requirements outlined by the Marine Directorate. Nixon Hire’s success in securing this contract underscores the potential for businesses that can offer specialised vehicle hire services within the public sector. ## Notice Marine Directorate invites bids for the Hire of Welfare Units for the Inshore Protection Programme in Largs.The requirement is for Van Units including costs for water/waste uplift. The Vans require tow bars fitted for towing a small trailer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521978 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £26,720 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Additional buyers | APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SABHAL MOR OSTAIG; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SCOTLAND; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; LONDON & SCOTTISH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SASA SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE WHEATLEY HOUSING GROUP LIMITED; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND; UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | 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 East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 39 | | Supplier names | AECOM; AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; ASK4; AUSTIN-SMITH: LORD; BELL GROUP; BLUE TRIANGLE (GLASGOW) HOUSING ASSOCIATION; CAREIUM; CLARK CONTRACTS; DALEBAY LIMITED. TRADING AS NOBLE & BRADFORD; DECATHLON; E-FISH (UK; EASY HEAT SYSTEMS; EVERWARM; FLY FAST FURTHER FIRST; FORD MOTOR; GETMIE SAFE; HARVEY NASH; HAVEN PRODUCTS; HYDRO GROUP; INSIGHT; IRONSIDE FARRAR; M&K SERVICES; MOTUS - IMPERIAL COMMERCIALS; NAS SERVICES; NIXON HIRE; NORTEK; ORGANIC FARMERS & GROWERS; PARC CONSTRUCTION; POWERMAC JOINERY; PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP; SBM SCOTGRAIN; SCOT J C B; SCOTTISH YOUTH PARLIAMENT; SMARTS; TAYLOR & FRASER; TREES PLUS; VENESKY BROWN; VOLUNTARY ACTION SOUTH AYRSHIRE; WPI ECONOMICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60183000 - Hire of vans with driver ## Release History - 16 Jan 2025 at 23:10 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521978 ## Notice URLs - http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot - http://https://www.uhi.ac.uk - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/ - http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.ros.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.sepa.org.uk - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - http://www.stirling.gov.uk - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - http://www.transport.gov.scot - http://www.wheatley-group.com ## 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-r6ebe6-0000764652. 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