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title: "Portable Fire Appliances - Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786708"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-08"
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# Portable Fire Appliances - Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786708

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## Summary

The Highland Council has completed the award stage for its procurement project titled "Portable Fire Appliances - Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs." This project falls under the "General public services" sector and covers the entire Highland Council area (region UKM6), providing essential safety services. The contract was initially active on 6th March 2025, involving thorough inspection and servicing, ensuring compliance with statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and manufacturer’s instructions. The open procurement procedure resulted in awarding the contract to Safety, Welding & Lifting (Int) Ltd, with the contract value being £692,090.75 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses dedicated to safety and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with portable fire appliances and similar technical services. SMEs, especially those within the Highland region, might find this contract advantageous for leveraging regional expertise and expanding their service portfolio. Businesses with experience in statutory compliance and EU/BS standards adherence are well-suited to compete effectively. The open procedure allows for equal participation, making it an excellent opportunity for local businesses to establish valuable partnerships with regional authorities.

## Notice

This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs to Portable Fire Appliances. The Portable Fire Appliances 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, servicing, maintenance, repairs & call outs regime, to ensure that Portable Fire Appliances 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, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs to Portable Fire Appliances. The Portable Fire Appliances 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, servicing, maintenance, repairs & call outs regime, to ensure that Portable Fire Appliances 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 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=APR527796 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Optional up to 36 month extension available at the discretion of the CA following the initial contract period. Following any extension period it is anticipated that the contract shall be retendered. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £692,090 |

## 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 | SAFETY, WELDING & LIFTING (INT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance 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=APR527796
- 24 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520943

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=8
  24th January 2025 - Appendix 3 - List of Properties & Contact Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=23
  24th January 2025 - Appendix 3 - List of Properties & Contact Details V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=6
  24th January 2025 - Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=22
  24th January 2025 - Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=16
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 10 - Performance Indicator Report (PIR)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=17
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 11 - Contractor's Code Of Conduct (Non-Domestic)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=18
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 12 - Call Out Log
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=19
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 13 - Contractor's Contract Management Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=20
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 14 - Contractor's Contractual Document Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=21
  24th December 2024 - SER028 Tender Evaluation Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=1
  24th December 2024 - 00 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=2
  24th December 2024 - 01 - Project Particulars
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=3
  24th December 2024 - 02 - Scope of Works
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=4
  24th December 2024 - 03 - Pricing Schedule Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=5
  24th December 2024 - 04 - Appendices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=7
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 2 - Highland Council Area Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=9
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 4 - Payment Application Summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=10
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 5 - Hazard Identification Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=11
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 6 - Plan in Place Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=12
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 7 - CCFM Access Arrangements Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=13
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 8 - Notification of Condition Score Log
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=14
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 9 - School Holiday Dates 24-25
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520943&idx=15
  24th December 2024 - Appendix 9 - School Holiday Dates 25-26
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520943
  Portable Fire Appliances - Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs - This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs to Portable Fire Appliances. The Portable Fire Appliances 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, servicing, maintenance, repairs & call outs regime, to ensure that Portable Fire Appliances 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=APR527796
  Portable Fire Appliances - Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs - This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance, Repairs & Call Outs to Portable Fire Appliances. The Portable Fire Appliances 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, servicing, maintenance, repairs & call outs regime, to ensure that Portable Fire Appliances 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-r6ebe6-0000786708
- 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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