---
title: "Chimneys & Edge Protection - Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786688"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-08"
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# Chimneys & Edge Protection - Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786688

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## Summary

The Highland Council has completed the tender process for the "Chimneys & Edge Protection - Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting" contract, focusing on the inspection, testing, repairs, and condition reporting of chimneys and edge protection assets within the Highland Council area. Initiated on 24th December 2024, with an open procedure procurement method, the contract was awarded to Northern Steeplejacks (Edinburgh) Ltd on 11th March 2025, with the contract signing completed. The total contract value is £100,560 GBP, and it aims to ensure the safe and compliant operation of these assets in accordance with maintenance instructions and statutory requirements.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in infrastructure maintenance and safety inspection services. With an area-wide scope in the Highlands, businesses involved in such work can expect to contribute to significant public safety improvements while ensuring compliance with EU/British Standards. The detailed procurement documentation, including evaluation criteria, performance terms, and optional renewal, means that firms capable of meeting high technical and safety standards are well-placed for this and potentially similar future contracts.

## Notice

This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting to Chimneys & Edge Protection Assets. The Chimneys & Edge Protection are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting regime to exist to ensure that Chimneys & Edge Protection Assets operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instruction and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting to Chimneys & Edge Protection Assets. The Chimneys & Edge Protection are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting regime to exist to ensure that Chimneys & Edge Protection Assets operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instruction and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Renewal: Optional up to 36 month extension option available at the discretion of the CA following the initial contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527807 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Optional up to 36 month extension option available at the discretion of the CA following the initial contract period. Following this period it is anticipated that the works shall be retendered. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,560 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN STEEPLEJACKS (EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527807
- 24 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520929

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=12
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 7 - CCFM Access Arrangements Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=13
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 8 - Notification of Condition Score Log
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=14
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 9 - School Holiday Dates 24-25
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=15
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 9 - School Holiday Dates 25-26
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=16
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 10 - Performance Indicator Report (PIR)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=17
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 11 - Contractor's Code Of Conduct (Non-Domestic)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=18
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 12 - Coding of PDF Format Reports
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=19
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 13 - Contractor's Contract Management Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=20
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 14 - Contractor's Contractual Document Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=21
  24th December 2024 - SER029 Tender Evaluation Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=7
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 2 - Highland Council Area Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=8
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 3 - List of Properties, Equipment & Contact Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=9
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 4 - Payment Application Summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=10
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 5 - Hazard Identification Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=11
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 6 - Plan in Place Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=1
  24th December 2024 - 00 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=2
  24th December 2024 - 01 - Project Particulars
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=3
  24th December 2024 - 02 - Scope of Works
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=4
  24th December 2024 - 03 - Pricing Schedule Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=5
  24th December 2024 - 04 - Appendices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520929&idx=6
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520929
  Chimneys & Edge Protection - Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting - This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting to Chimneys & Edge Protection Assets. The Chimneys & Edge Protection are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting regime to exist to ensure that Chimneys & Edge Protection Assets operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instruction and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527807
  Chimneys & Edge Protection - Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting - This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting to Chimneys & Edge Protection Assets. The Chimneys & Edge Protection are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting regime to exist to ensure that Chimneys & Edge Protection Assets operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instruction and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786688
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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