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Public and Civic Clocks

The City of Edinburgh Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The City of Edinburgh Council

Buyer Address: Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH8 8BG, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Victoria Shanley

Contact Email: Victoria.Shanley@edinburgh.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1314693922

Buyer Name: North Ayrshire Council

Buyer Address: Cunninghame House, Friars Croft, Irvine, UKM93, KA12 8EE, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@North-Ayrshire.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1294310000

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Buyer Name: Angus Council

Buyer Address: Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, UKM71, DD8 1AN, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@angus.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 3452777778

Buyer Name: Falkirk Council

Buyer Address: The Foundry, 4 Central Boulevard, Central Park, Larbert, UKM76, FK5 4RU, United Kingdom

Contact Email: cpu@falkirk.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1324506070

Buyer Name: Scottish Borders Council

Buyer Address: Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, UKM91, TD6 0SA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@scotborders.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1835824000

Buyer Name: Fife Council

Buyer Address: Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, UKM72, KY7 5LT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: enquiry.procurement@fife.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 3451550000

Buyer Name: East Dunbartonshire Council

Buyer Address: Civic & Corporate Headquarters, Southbank Marina,12 Strathkelvin Place, Kirkintilloch, UKM81, G66 1TJ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1415745750

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1200000.0 GBP
Published
10 Jun 2025, 15:23
Deadline
10 Jul 2025, 14:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
50432000 - Repair and maintenance services of clocks
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement and appoint multiple Contractors to provide clock winding and maintenance services for two distinct groups of clocks: Public Clocks within the City of Edinburgh (27 clocks), and City Chambers Clocks (15 clocks) In addition to the aforementioned requirements the Council may, at its discretion, utilise this Framework Agreement to provide for new / additional clocks as well as ad-hoc requirements. The Council is acting for itself and additional Councils in Scotland listed below will be able to access and call from the Framework Agreement: Angus Council; North Ayrshire Council; Falkirk Council; Scottish Borders Council; Fife Council; East Dunbartonshire Council.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement and appoint multiple Contractors to provide clock winding and maintenance services for two distinct groups of clocks: Public Clocks within the City of Edinburgh (27 clocks), and City Chambers Clocks (15 clocks) In addition to the aforementioned requirements the Council may, at its discretion, utilise this Framework Agreement to provide for new / additional clocks as well as ad-hoc requirements. Objectives Ensure all clocks are fully operational, accurate, and regularly wound and maintained. Support public safety and civic functions by maintaining clock visibility and timekeeping. Provide timely repair and restoration services as needed. Enable smooth transition between departments following the organisational review in Public Safety. The Council is acting for itself and additional Councils in Scotland listed below will be able to access and call from the Framework Agreement. Angus Council North Ayrshire Council Falkirk Council Scottish Borders Council Fife Council East Dunbartonshire Council

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,200,000

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

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