---
title: "Award of emergency crane services for harbour wall"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789581"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-07"
---

# Award of emergency crane services for harbour wall

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789581

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## Summary

East Lothian Council has completed the procurement process titled "Award of emergency crane services for harbour wall," focusing on crane services to aid in emergency repair works for a harbour wall in East Lothian. The procurement falls under the General public services industry category and is situated within the UKM73 region. The process has reached the Award stage, with the key contract signed on 7th February 2025. The procurement method used was limited, owing to the extreme urgency of the services needed to protect the harbour wall from imminent collapse, as justified under Procurement Standing Orders clause 3.2.7.1b.

This contract provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in emergency response services and crane operations to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence. The contract has been awarded to Forsyth of Denny, a small to medium-sized enterprise, indicating that SMEs with expertise in rapid deployment and emergency infrastructures can successfully compete in such tenders. Engaging in such projects can significantly enhance a company’s portfolio, demonstrating their ability to handle urgent and critical tasks, thus paving the way for future contracts in similar high-stakes scenarios.

## Notice

Crane services to aid emergency repair works for harbour wall.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Crane services to aid urgent specialist works to protect harbour wall at risk of imminent collapse.

### Procurement Information

Services required to aid emergency works to protect harbour wall at risk of imminent collapse in line with Procurement Standing Orders clause 3.2.7.1b.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525529 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,624 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORSYTH OF DENNY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator
- 51511110 - Installation services of cranes

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525529

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525529
  Award of emergency crane services for harbour wall - Crane services to aid emergency repair works for harbour wall.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789581

## Provenance

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