--- title: "Saw Sharpening for Education" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793211" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793211" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793211.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793211.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-22" --- # Saw Sharpening for Education Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793211 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793211) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793211.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Saw Sharpening for Education" was conducted by Fife Council, based in Glenrothes, UKM72, with the contract encompassing scheduled and ad hoc uplift and return of saws and tools from secondary schools across Fife, Scotland. The procurement, classified under general public services, was facilitated through an open procedure, indicating an inclusive approach to sourcing. This stage culminated in an award, dated 21st May 2025, for a contract valued at £105,627. The tender was initially opened for submissions until 11th April 2025, with Fife Council acting as the central purchasing body. The procurement contract has been awarded and the service is set to begin on 26th May 2025, extending until 25th May 2028, with potential renewal options. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses proficient in services related to tool maintenance and logistics, specifically in the educational sector. The requirement for both scheduled and flexible uplift/return services means that companies with robust logistical capabilities and experience in handling school contracts will find themselves well-suited for this tender. Given the scale and value of the contract, this is particularly attractive to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in public sector services, further enhanced by the provision for subcontracting, thus offering additional avenues for business growth. ## Notice Fife Council requires scheduled annual uplift/ return and and additional ad hoc uplift/ return, of a range of saws and tools, from secondary schools across Fife. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Fife Council requires scheduled annual uplift/ return and and additional ad hoc uplift/ return, of a range of saws and tools, from secondary schools across Fife. Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the specification however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: Optional extension of up to 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530924 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 May 2025 | | Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 25 May 2028 | | Recurrence | At the end of this contract period if there is still a requirement for this service further notices will be published. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £89,200 | | Lots value | £89,200 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £105,627 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GIBB & BEVERIDGE ENGINEERING AGENCIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery - 50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery - 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment ## Release History - 22 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530924 - 14 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526068 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526068&idx=11 10th April 2025 - Saw Sharpening for Education - Update - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526068&idx=1 14th March 2025 - TN1 Form of Tender - Service Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526068&idx=2 14th March 2025 - TN2 Form of Tender - Tenderers Submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526068&idx=3 14th March 2025 - Terms & Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526068&idx=4 14th March 2025 - Tender Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526068&idx=5 14th March 2025 - Declaration of Non Involvement in Human Trafficking & Exploitation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526068&idx=6 14th March 2025 - Appendix A - Schools for Uplift & return - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526068&idx=7 14th March 2025 - Appendix B - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526068&idx=8 14th March 2025 - Appendix C - School Holidays - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526068&idx=9 14th March 2025 - Appendix D - Estimated Volumes - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526068&idx=10 14th March 2025 - Tenderers Checklist - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526068 Saw Sharpening for Education - Fife Council requires scheduled annual uplift/ return and and additional ad hoc uplift/ return, of a range of saws and tools, from secondary schools across Fife. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530924 Saw Sharpening for Education - Fife Council requires scheduled annual uplift/ return and and additional ad hoc uplift/ return, of a range of saws and tools, from secondary schools across Fife. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793211 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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