--- title: "Market Research - Blacksmiths Work" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000765441" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765441" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000765441.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000765441.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-01" --- # Market Research - Blacksmiths Work Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000765441 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765441) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000765441.json) ## Summary The East Ayrshire Council has initiated a tender process for a market research project titled "Blacksmiths Work" in the services category. The project involves carrying out market research for Blacksmith Services such as repairs of metal ramps, gates, garage doors, welding works, and more. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the future notice date set for May 2, 2024. The total contract value is £200,000 and the procurement will take place in Kilmarnock, UK. This tender by East Ayrshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in metalworks, welding, repairs, and related services to compete. Companies specializing in metal fabrication, welding, and repairs for gates, ramps, and fencing would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The tender process aims to gauge interest in future contract opportunities in the Blacksmith Services sector, offering a chance for business growth and collaboration with the council. ## Notice The Council are currently carrying out market research for Blacksmith Services to gauge interest regarding this future contract opportunity. Blacksmith Services currently being considered as in scope for the procurement exercise are as follows: Repairs of Metal Ramps Repairs to Metal Garage Doors Repairs to Metal Railings and Gates Protective Cases for Light Fixtures General Metal Works eg: Forming brackets, repairing bolts, supply and fit of manufactured items for gates Erecting of Metal Heras Fencing (often during out of hours to cordon off dangerous buildings) Welding Works ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council are currently carrying out market research for Blacksmith Services to gauge interest regarding this future contract opportunity. Blacksmith Services currently being considered as in scope for the procurement exercise are as follows: Repairs of Metal Ramps Repairs to Metal Garage Doors Repairs to Metal Railings and Gates Protective Cases for Light Fixtures General Metal Works eg: Forming brackets, repairing bolts, supply and fit of manufactured items for gates Erecting of Metal Heras Fencing (often during out of hours to cordon off dangerous buildings) Welding Works ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504365 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 1 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 May 2024 | | 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 AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71550000 - Blacksmith services ## Release History - 1 May 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504365 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504365 Market Research - Blacksmiths Work - The Council are currently carrying out market research for Blacksmith Services to gauge interest regarding this future contract opportunity. Blacksmith Services currently being considered as in scope for the procurement exercise are as follows: Repairs of Metal Ramps Repairs to Metal Garage Doors Repairs to Metal Railings and Gates Protective Cases for Light Fixtures General Metal Works eg: Forming brackets, repairing bolts, supply and fit of manufactured items for gates Erecting of Metal Heras Fencing (often during out of hours to cordon off dangerous buildings) Welding Works ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765441 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=765441 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000765441. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000765441.json.