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title: "Hire of Portable Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782953"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-07"
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# Hire of Portable Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782953

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## Summary

Falkirk Council has awarded the framework agreement for the hire of portable accommodation and safe storage container units, classified under general public services. The procurement process, which follows the open procedure method, involves two lots: static welfare accommodation and safe storage containers with supporting services, and mobile welfare accommodation with supporting services. The contract, valued at £1,000,000 for lot 1 and £200,000 for lot 2, was signed on 25 March 2025. These units will be used on-site within Falkirk Council's area of operations, UKM76, starting from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2029. Falkirk Council, based at The Foundry, Larbert, is managing the procurement.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for various businesses offering welfare accommodation and storage solutions. Award criteria placed a significant emphasis on price (70%) and quality (30%), making it suitable for companies with competitive pricing and high-quality standards. Both SMEs and large-scale enterprises such as Jarvie Plant Ltd, Sibcas Ltd, Sunbelt Rentals Limited, LOC Hire Ltd, and GAP Group Limited are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can enhance business growth through long-term partnerships with Falkirk Council and expand operations within the local authority’s jurisdiction.

## Notice

Framework agreement award for the Hire of Welfare Accommodation along with associated Support Services and Safe Storage container Units, to be utilised for on-site use within Falkirk Council's area of Operation. The agreement is split into 2 lots (lot 1: Static Welfare Accommodation & Safe Storage Containers c/w associated Support Services) & (lot 2: Mobile Welfare Accommodation).

### Lot Information

Mobile Welfare Accommodation complete with associated Support Services

The provision of Mobile Welfare Units, accessories and supportive services are required to support a number of personnel on site and functions and as such consist of, but are not limited in type or in number of: Accommodation Welfare Units. The Accommodation Units provided must be no more than 5 years old and defect free when supplied to site.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Static Welfare Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units complete with associated Support Services

Hire of Static Welfare Accommodation and Safe Storage Container Units. The provision of Units, accessories and supportive services are required to support a number of personnel on site and functions and as such consist of, but are not limited in type or in number of: Accommodation Canteen Units. Drying Units. Office Units. WC Units. Welfare Units. Storage Safe Site Storage Container Units. Support Services Access Support. Power Generation. Furniture. Septic Tanks (including emptying services). Water Tanks (including connection services). Various Trades engagement to commission and decommission facilities. The Accommodation Units provided must be no more than 5 years old and defect free when supplied to site.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527690 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | November 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | £1,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LARBERT |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | GAP GROUP; JARVIE PLANT; LOC HIRE; SIBCAS; SUNBELT RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34114300 - Welfare vehicles
- 44211110 - Cabins
- 45212413 - Short-stay accommodation construction work

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527690
- 10 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519934
- 15 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518417

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=7
  17th December 2024 - PS 385 25 Document 3 - Schedule 9 Framework Agreement (multi party)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=15
  17th December 2024 - PS 385 25 Document 3 - Schedule 9 Framework Agreement (multi party) V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=13
  10th December 2024 - PS 385 25 ITT - Portable Accommodation V3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=14
  10th December 2024 - PS 385 25 ITT - Portable Accommodation V4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=12
  9th December 2024 - PS 385 25 ITT - Portable Accommodation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=11
  28th November 2024 - PS 385 25 ITT - Portable Accommodation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=9
  15th November 2024 - PS 385 25 Document 5 - Boundary Map of Falkirk Area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=10
  15th November 2024 - PS 385 25 Document 6 - Tender Return Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=2
  15th November 2024 - PS 385 25 Appendix A2 Pricing Schedule - Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=3
  15th November 2024 - PS 385 25 Appendix B1 - Lot 1 Certifications Summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=4
  15th November 2024 - PS 385 25 Appendix B2 - Lot 2 Certifications Summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=5
  15th November 2024 - PS 385 25 Document 1- Account Management Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=6
  15th November 2024 - PS 385 25 Document 2 - Bidders Climate Change Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=8
  15th November 2024 - PS 385 25 Document 4 - SPD (Scotland) Standardised Statements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518417&idx=1
  15th November 2024 - PS 385 25 Appendix A1 Pricing Schedule - Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518417
  Hire of Portable Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units - Falkirk Council wishes to undertake a tendering process to enter into a framework agreement for the Hire of Welfare Accommodation along with associated Support Services and Safe Storage container Units, to be utilised for on-site use within Falkirk Council's area of Operation. The agreement is split into 2 lots (lot 1: Static Welfare Accommodation & Safe Storage Containers c/w associated Support Services) & (lot 2: Mobile Welfare Accommodation).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527690
  Hire of Portable Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units - Framework agreement award for the Hire of Welfare Accommodation along with associated Support Services and Safe Storage container Units, to be utilised for on-site use within Falkirk Council's area of Operation. The agreement is split into 2 lots (lot 1: Static Welfare Accommodation & Safe Storage Containers c/w associated Support Services) & (lot 2: Mobile Welfare Accommodation).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782953
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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