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title: "Invitation to Tender under Blacksmith and Fabrication Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806836"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-21"
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# Invitation to Tender under Blacksmith and Fabrication Framework

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806836

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council has initiated a public procurement process inviting tenders for the Blacksmith and Fabrication Framework to support recycling and waste services across Aberdeenshire. The framework aims to provide fabrication and welding repairs for equipment essential for the operational efficiency of the council's 7 waste transfer stations and 15 recycling centres. This open tender process, under the services main procurement category, offers opportunities for service providers in the fabrication industry. The tender submission ends on 12th September 2025, with the award period also commencing on the same day. This contract is to run from 1st November 2025 until 31st October 2027, encapsulating a strategic framework agreement managed via electronic submissions.

The tender presents significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in welding and fabrication services, especially those capable of providing maintenance and innovative engineering solutions. Companies with expertise in fabricating and repairing containers, equipment, and walkways can leverage this opportunity to form long-term partnerships with a local authority. Small to medium-sized enterprises equipped with the necessary skills and resources to deliver under a comprehensive framework will find this a suitable opportunity to expand their client base and enhance their market presence within the UKM50 region. The council's commitment to community benefits underscores the potential for local contractors to contribute positively while fostering economic development in the region.

## Notice

Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") are responsible for providing a wide range of recycling and waste services to householders throughout Aberdeenshire. To assist in providing these services, the Council has 7 waste transfer stations/depots and 15 household recycling centres throughout the area which all have various pieces of equipment and plant that help to provide the service as efficiently as possible. The equipment and plant require to be maintained to ensure continuity and efficiency of essential frontline services. The Service Provider is required to provide fabrication/welding repairs to a variety of containers, equipment, walkways. The Service Provider is also required to provide a fabrication/welding service to engineer a variety of items and accessories to aid our staff in safe and efficient running of the Household Recycling Centre's and Waste Transfer Stations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") are responsible for providing a wide range of recycling and waste services to householders throughout Aberdeenshire. To assist in providing these services, the Council has 7 waste transfer stations/depots and 15 household recycling centres throughout the area which all have various pieces of equipment and plant that help to provide the service as efficiently as possible. The equipment and plant require to be maintained to ensure continuity and efficiency of essential frontline services. The Service Provider is required to provide fabrication/welding repairs to a variety of containers, equipment, walkways. The Service Provider is also required to provide a fabrication/welding service to engineer a variety of items and accessories to aid our staff in safe and efficient running of the Household Recycling Centre's and Waste Transfer Stations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544097 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | J&S FABRICATION; MKW BLACKSMITH / WELDER; NB FABRICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 71550000 - Blacksmith services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544097
- 8 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536614

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536614&idx=7
  27th August 2025 - Appendix 4 Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536614&idx=11
  27th August 2025 - Appendix 4 Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536614&idx=5
  8th August 2025 - Appendix 2c Pricing Schedule Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536614&idx=6
  8th August 2025 - Appendix 3 Certificates and Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536614&idx=8
  8th August 2025 - Appendix 5 Supplier Questionnaire Business Continuity
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536614&idx=9
  8th August 2025 - Appendix 6 Supplier Participation Agreement (SPA)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536614&idx=10
  8th August 2025 - Appendix 7 Supplier Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536614&idx=1
  8th August 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536614&idx=2
  8th August 2025 - Appendix 1 Award Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536614&idx=3
  8th August 2025 - Appendix 2a Pricing Schedule Hourly Rates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536614&idx=4
  8th August 2025 - Appendix 2b Pricing Schedule Examples
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536614
  Invitation to Tender under Blacksmith and Fabrication Framework - Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") are responsible for providing a wide range of recycling and waste services to householders throughout Aberdeenshire. To assist in providing these services, the Council has 7 waste transfer stations/depots and 15 household recycling centres throughout the area which all have various pieces of equipment and plant that help to provide the service as efficiently as possible. The equipment and plant require to be maintained to ensure continuity and efficiency of essential frontline services. The Service Provider is required to provide fabrication/welding repairs to a variety of containers, equipment, walkways. The Service Provider is also required to provide a fabrication/welding service to engineer a variety of items and accessories to aid our staff in safe and efficient running of the Household Recycling Centre's and Waste Transfer Stations.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544097
  Invitation to Tender under Blacksmith and Fabrication Framework - Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") are responsible for providing a wide range of recycling and waste services to householders throughout Aberdeenshire. To assist in providing these services, the Council has 7 waste transfer stations/depots and 15 household recycling centres throughout the area which all have various pieces of equipment and plant that help to provide the service as efficiently as possible. The equipment and plant require to be maintained to ensure continuity and efficiency of essential frontline services. The Service Provider is required to provide fabrication/welding repairs to a variety of containers, equipment, walkways. The Service Provider is also required to provide a fabrication/welding service to engineer a variety of items and accessories to aid our staff in safe and efficient running of the Household Recycling Centre's and Waste Transfer Stations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806836

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