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title: "Rope Access Surveys, Minor Repairs and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796281"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-06"
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# Rope Access Surveys, Minor Repairs and Associated Services

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796281

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting a public procurement process under the title "Rope Access Surveys, Minor Repairs and Associated Services" to establish a multi-contractor framework agreement. This active tender falls under the "General public services" industry category and is located in the City of Edinburgh, UKM75 region. The procurement follows an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted until 19th June 2025. The expected contract value is £450,000, and it will span two years with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The procurement stage is currently at the tendering phase with an award period starting immediately after the tender closing date.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rope access techniques and architectural services related to minor repairs and surveys. Companies with a minimum annual turnover of £225,000 over the last two financial years and holding appropriate liability insurances are well-suited to compete in this bid. The framework agreement allows up to four contractors to participate, providing a chance for businesses to secure long-term projects. The inclusion of community benefits further enhances the scope for local business engagement, aligning with the council’s commitment to social value through public procurement.

## Notice

Award of a multi contractor Framework Agreement for the provision of Rope Access Surveys, Minor Repairs and Associated Services for a period of two years with the option to extend up to two times twelve months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a contract to carry out visual and hands-on inspections of the external fabric of mixed-tenure tenement properties and high-rise blocks at various locations across the City of Edinburgh generally utilising rope access techniques by qualified Irata rope access technicians and appropriately qualified steeplejack Contractors.

Renewal: 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542921 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | May 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,352 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN STEEPLEJACKS (EDINBURGH; PENDRICH HEIGHT SERVICES; VERTIGO ACCESS SOLUTIONS; ZENITH PROPERTY CONSERVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542921
- 19 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530586

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530586&idx=2
  12th June 2025 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530586&idx=10
  12th June 2025 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530586&idx=7
  22nd May 2025 - Tender Submission Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530586&idx=9
  22nd May 2025 - Tender Submission Documentv2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530586&idx=1
  22nd May 2025 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530586&idx=8
  22nd May 2025 - Instructions to Tenderersv2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530586&idx=5
  19th May 2025 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530586&idx=6
  19th May 2025 - Services Framework Agreement Long Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530586&idx=3
  19th May 2025 - Community Benefits Framework Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530586&idx=4
  19th May 2025 - Community Benefits Selection Menu
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530586
  Rope Access Surveys, Minor Repairs and Associated Services - The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to establish a multi contractor Framework Agreement for the provision of Rope Access Surveys, Minor Repairs and Associated Services for a period of two years with the option to extend up to two times twelve months.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542921
  Rope Access Surveys, Minor Repairs and Associated Services - Award of a multi contractor Framework Agreement for the provision of Rope Access Surveys, Minor Repairs and Associated Services for a period of two years with the option to extend up to two times twelve months.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796281

## Provenance

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