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title: "Provision of Steeplejack and Associated Services for the Edinburgh Area"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000766568"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-07-31"
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# Provision of Steeplejack and Associated Services for the Edinburgh Area

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000766568

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Steeplejack and Associated Services for the Edinburgh Area" under the open procedure procurement method. This contract is classified under the "Built Environment, Heritage and Tourism" industry category and covers services in the UKM75 region encompassing Edinburgh. The main objective of the contract is to provide steeplejack and rope access services for visual masonry checks and related works. The contract was signed with TRAC Engineering Ltd on 31st July 2024, after the tender stage concluded on 13th June 2024. No significant options or variations are allowed within the contract period, which spans 720 days with an option for extension.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in rope access and steeplejack services, particularly those trained and registered with ATLAS and IRATA, ensuring compliance with British Standards and Health and Safety regulations. Suitable candidates are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of fulfilling the minimum staffing requirements and providing necessary safety certifications. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefits such as work experience or apprenticeships provides an avenue for broader business engagement and social contribution. Business growth is achievable by securing similar contracts that demand expertise in industrial rope access and maintenance services.

## Notice

HES requires provision of a hire of steeplejacks and rope access service to cover the Edinburgh Area. Masonry checks should be predominately visual. Any areas where masonry appears loose or in danger of falling should then be checked by hand. However this should be done with as little force as required. If any areas are found to be in immediate danger of falling then it should be brought to the attention of the District Works Manager for that area, prior to any works taking place. HES will provide the pointing mix as required. The estimated staffing minimum requirement for this contract including the Rope Access Supervisor is between one and three ropes access operatives at any time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Steeplejacks must be experienced in the following: Procedure for the Safe Working Use of Rope Access Techniques - ACHRA 001 British Standards - BS7985:2002 - Code of Practice for Use of Rope Access Methods for Industrial Purposes H&S at Work Act 1974 Working at Height Regulations 2005 Steeplejacks should be trained and registered with ATLAS Rope Access workers should be trained and registered with IRATA The estimated staffing minimum requirement for this contract including the Rope Access Supervisor is between one and three ropes access operatives at any time.

Renewal: After initial contract period there will be an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510997 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If all extensions are used up this will be re-tendered during 2028. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRAC ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510997
- 14 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505185

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505185&idx=4
  14th May 2024 - Document 4 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505185&idx=5
  14th May 2024 - Document 5 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505185&idx=6
  14th May 2024 - Document 6 - Self Declaration of trading with Russia and Belarus
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505185&idx=7
  14th May 2024 - Document 7 - Prompt Payment Certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505185&idx=8
  14th May 2024 - Supplier Privacy Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505185&idx=1
  14th May 2024 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505185&idx=2
  14th May 2024 - Document 2 - Service Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505185&idx=3
  14th May 2024 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505185
  Provision of Steeplejack and Associated Services for the Edinburgh Area - HES requires provision of a hire of steeplejacks and rope access service to cover the Edinburgh Area. Masonry checks should be predominately visual. Any areas where masonry appears loose or in danger of falling should then be checked by hand. However this should be done with as little force as required. If any areas are found to be in immediate danger of falling then it should be brought to the attention of the District Works Manager for that area, prior to any works taking place. HES will provide the pointing mix as required. The estimated staffing minimum requirement for this contract including the Rope Access Supervisor is between one and three ropes access operatives at any time.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510997
  Provision of Steeplejack and Associated Services for the Edinburgh Area - HES requires provision of a hire of steeplejacks and rope access service to cover the Edinburgh Area. Masonry checks should be predominately visual. Any areas where masonry appears loose or in danger of falling should then be checked by hand. However this should be done with as little force as required. If any areas are found to be in immediate danger of falling then it should be brought to the attention of the District Works Manager for that area, prior to any works taking place. HES will provide the pointing mix as required. The estimated staffing minimum requirement for this contract including the Rope Access Supervisor is between one and three ropes access operatives at any time.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766568

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