--- title: "CT1596 Legio Blocks for Waste Transfer Stations" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794602" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794602" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794602.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794602.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-09" --- # CT1596 Legio Blocks for Waste Transfer Stations Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794602 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794602) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794602.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the supply of Legio Blocks to its waste transfer stations at Bankhead and Seafield. This procurement, classified under the goods main industry category and valued at £100,000, is intended to assess market interest in both full-sized and half-sized concrete Legio blocks. Interested parties are invited to complete a market research questionnaire by Friday, 9th May 2025, with a future notice expected on 30th May 2025. The procurement aims to identify the most appropriate route to market for delivering these heavy-duty concrete blocks, which are essential for creating storage bays at the waste transfer stations. This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the construction materials sector, particularly those specialising in large concrete products. Businesses capable of providing durable and heavy-duty concrete blocks for industrial waste storage will find this contract favourable for growth by establishing long-term partnerships with The City of Edinburgh Council. The procurement method involves proactive market engagement through a Prior Information Notice (PIN), making it a strategic chance for businesses to influence the tendering process and align their offerings with the Council's requirements. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to assess market interest in the Supply of Legio Blocks to the Bankhead and Seafield Waste Transfer Stations (WTS). The Council is considering procurement options for the site in order to identify the most appropriate route to market for the delivery of this opportunity. Legio blocks are extremely large and heavy concrete blocks weighing approximately 1.76 Tonne used to build 'bays' in the transfer stations to store waste before it is sent off to processors. The Council requires both full blocks and half sized blocks. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to assess market interest in the Supply of Legio Blocks to the Bankhead and Seafield Waste Transfer Stations (WTS). The Council is considering procurement options for the site in order to identify the most appropriate route to market for the delivery of this opportunity. Legio blocks are extremely large and heavy concrete blocks weighing approximately 1.76 Tonne used to build 'bays' in the transfer stations to store waste before it is sent off to processors. Due to wear and tear, there is an ongoing need for these Legio blocks going forward. There are currently 2 types of Legio blocks in the depots; 'Full blocks' weighing 1.76 Tonne with measurements of 1.2 x 0.8m, and 'Half blocks' measuring 1.2 x 0.4m. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is an opportunity for potential tenderers to participate in finalising the Council's procurement strategy. Interested parties are invited to register their interest via the notice as well as completing a short market research questionnaire to be completed no later than Friday 9th May. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528034 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44114000 - Concrete - 44114200 - Concrete products - 44114250 - Concrete slabs - 45262300 - Concrete work ## Release History - 9 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528034 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528034&idx=1 9th April 2025 - CT1596 - Legio Blocks PIN Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528034&idx=2 9th April 2025 - CT1596 - Legio Blocks PIN Summary Brief - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528034 CT1596 Legio Blocks for Waste Transfer Stations - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to assess market interest in the Supply of Legio Blocks to the Bankhead and Seafield Waste Transfer Stations (WTS). The Council is considering procurement options for the site in order to identify the most appropriate route to market for the delivery of this opportunity. Legio blocks are extremely large and heavy concrete blocks weighing approximately 1.76 Tonne used to build 'bays' in the transfer stations to store waste before it is sent off to processors. The Council requires both full blocks and half sized blocks. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794602 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=794602 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794602. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794602.json.