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title: "Lightning Protection Systems - Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786689"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-08"
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# Lightning Protection Systems - Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786689

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## Summary

The Highland Council has awarded a contract for the inspection, testing, repairs, and condition reporting of lightning protection systems within its business units and associated buildings across the Highland Council geographical area. The contract, titled "Lightning Protection Systems - Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting", was awarded following an open procurement procedure. The main industry category for this contract is works, specifically classified under CPV codes 50000000 and 71631300. Key dates include the contract signing on 11th March 2025 and completion of the tender process by 3rd February 2025, with the contract now in the active stage. The locations involved are widespread across the Highland area, with the main office based in Inverness, UKM6. Northern Steeplejacks (Edinburgh) Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded this contract with a total value of £46,185.00 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance and repair of specialized safety systems, particularly those with expertise in lightning protection. Given the contract's requirement for compliance with EU/BS standards and relevant legislative authority, firms with a strong portfolio in these areas would be well-suited. This contract aligns with long-term maintenance frameworks, providing potential for growth through sustained project involvement, especially for SMEs like Northern Steeplejacks. Additionally, community benefits may be included on a voluntary basis, encouraging bidders to propose added value to their service offerings, fostering local engagement and business development within the region.

## Notice

This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting to Lightning Protection Systems. The Lightning Protection Systems 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 Lightning Protection Systems 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 Lightning Protection Systems. The Lightning Protection Systems 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 Lightning Protection Systems 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 available at the end of the initial contract period at the discretion of the CA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527809 |
| 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 available at the end of the initial contract period at the discretion of the CA. It is anticipated that following this contract period and any extension the contract will be retendered. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,185 |

## 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=APR527809
- 24 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520931

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=8
  6th January 2025 - Appendix 3 - List of Properties, Equipment & Contact Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=22
  6th January 2025 - Appendix 3 - List of Properties, Equipment & Contact Details V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=12
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 7 - CCFM Access Arrangements Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=13
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 8 - Notification of Condition Score Log
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=14
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 9 - School Holiday Dates 24-25
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=15
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 9 - School Holiday Dates 25-26
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=16
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 10 - Performance Indicator Report (PIR)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=17
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 11 - Contractor's Code Of Conduct (Non-Domestic)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=18
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 12 - Coding of PDF Format Reports
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=19
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 13 - Contractor's Contract Management Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=20
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 14 - Contractor's Contractual Document Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=21
  24th December 2024 - SER033 Tender Evaluation Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=1
  24th December 2024 - 00 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=2
  24th December 2024 - 01 - Project Particulars
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=3
  24th December 2024 - 02 - Scope of Works
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=4
  24th December 2024 - 03 - Pricing Schedule Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=5
  24th December 2024 - 04 - Appendices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=6
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=7
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 2 - Highland Council Area Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=9
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 4 - Payment Application Summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=10
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 5 - Hazard Identification Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520931&idx=11
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 6 - Plan in Place Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520931
  Lightning Protection Systems - Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting - This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting to Lightning Protection Systems. The Lightning Protection Systems 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 Lightning Protection Systems 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=APR527809
  Lightning Protection Systems - Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting - This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Testing, Repairs & Condition Reporting to Lightning Protection Systems. The Lightning Protection Systems 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 Lightning Protection Systems 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-r6ebe6-0000786689
- 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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