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title: "Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Sheet Metal Guillotine"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819665"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Sheet Metal Guillotine

Buyer: INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819665

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## Summary

Inverness College UHI is seeking to procure the supply, delivery, and installation of a sheet metal guillotine for its campus in Inverness, UK. The procurement process, categorised under the education industry, has reached the award stage as of 3rd March 2026, following an open procedure. Key dates involved the invoicing deadline on 10th March 2026 and the expected installation completion by 31st July 2026. The contract value is GBP 58,000, with RS Machinery appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily for SMEs involved in manufacturing and engineering, with a focus on equipment supply and installation. Businesses adept in providing tools that meet specific operational safety standards, suitable for use in educational settings, are well-positioned to compete. Supplier organisations capable of handling logistical aspects, including transportation, installation, and compliance with legislation relevant to equipment disposal, could gain valuable exposure through projects like this. Overall, engaging in such contracts may enhance business credibility and open doors to further educational sector procurement opportunities.

## Notice

UHI Inverness is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply, delivery and installation of One (1) Sheet Metal Guillotine. The guillotine will: - be able to cut up to and including 8 mm thickness and up to 3000 and a maximum of 3100 mm length. - be safe for use, including by students under supervision. - have safe hold downs to support material during cutting. The equipment will be installed in our Inverness campus, located at 1 Inverness Campus, Inverness IV2 5NA. UHI Inverness also requires the disconnection, removal, and disposal of the existing guillotine in line with current legislation. The Service needs to be invoiced by 10th March 2026 for funding purposes and installation completed by the Contractor by 31st July 2026 (Go Live Date).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UHI Inverness is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply, delivery and installation of One (1) Sheet Metal Guillotine. The guillotine will: - be able to cut up to and including 8 mm thickness and up to 3000 and a maximum of 3100 mm length. - be safe for use, including by students under supervision. - have safe hold downs to support material during cutting. The equipment will be installed in our Inverness campus, located at 1 Inverness Campus, Inverness IV2 5NA. UHI Inverness also requires the disconnection, removal, and disposal of the existing guillotine in line with current legislation. The Service needs to be invoiced by 10th March 2026 for funding purposes and installation completed by the Contractor by 31st July 2026 (Go Live Date).. Tenderers are expected to examine all instructions, questions, forms, terms, and specification in the ITT and check they are complete in all respects. Tenderers should notify the Authority promptly of any perceived ambiguity, inconsistency, or omissions in this ITT, any of its associated documents and/or any other documentation issued to them during the procurement exercise.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to add additional purchases of warranty and servicing during the duration of the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550751 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS) |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RS MACHINERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550751
- 6 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546501

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN546501&idx=1
  6th January 2026 - CS-IC-39321 Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Sheet Metal Guillotine
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN546501&idx=2
  6th January 2026 - Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN546501&idx=3
  6th January 2026 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN546501&idx=4
  6th January 2026 - Appendix C - Supply Chain Code of Conduct 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN546501&idx=5
  6th January 2026 - Appendix D - UHI Inverness Terms and Conditions Feb 2023
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN546501&idx=6
  6th January 2026 - Appendix E - Technical Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN546501&idx=7
  6th January 2026 - Appendix F - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN546501&idx=8
  6th January 2026 - Appendix G - Conflict of Interest
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN546501&idx=9
  6th January 2026 - Appendix I - Location and current guillotine information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546501
  Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Sheet Metal Guillotine - UHI Inverness is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply, delivery and installation of One (1) Sheet Metal Guillotine. The guillotine will: - be able to cut up to and including 8 mm thickness and up to 3000 and a maximum of 3100 mm length. - be safe for use, including by students under supervision. - have safe hold downs to support material during cutting. The equipment will be installed in our Inverness campus, located at 1 Inverness Campus, Inverness IV2 5NA. UHI Inverness also requires the disconnection, removal, and disposal of the existing guillotine in line with current legislation. The Service needs to be invoiced by 10th March 2026 for funding purposes and installation completed by the Contractor by 31st July 2026 (Go Live Date).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550751
  Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Sheet Metal Guillotine - UHI Inverness is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply, delivery and installation of One (1) Sheet Metal Guillotine. The guillotine will: - be able to cut up to and including 8 mm thickness and up to 3000 and a maximum of 3100 mm length. - be safe for use, including by students under supervision. - have safe hold downs to support material during cutting. The equipment will be installed in our Inverness campus, located at 1 Inverness Campus, Inverness IV2 5NA. UHI Inverness also requires the disconnection, removal, and disposal of the existing guillotine in line with current legislation. The Service needs to be invoiced by 10th March 2026 for funding purposes and installation completed by the Contractor by 31st July 2026 (Go Live Date).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819665
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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