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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

Contact Name: Victoria Shanley

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

Buyer Name: North Ayrshire Council

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

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

Contact Email: PLNtransport@angus.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 3452777778

Buyer Name: Falkirk Council

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

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

Contact Name: N/A

Contact Email: procurement@scotborders.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1835824000

Buyer Name: Fife Council

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

Contact Email: Ryan.Butchart@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

Contact Name: Siobhan Cunningham

Contact Email: siobhan.cunningham@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1415745750

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
1200000.0 GBP
Published
10 Dec 2025, 00:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
50432000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
James Ritchie & Son (Clockmakers) Ltd, The Cumbria Clock Company Ltd
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

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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External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545354

Link Title: Public and Civic Clocks

Link 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.

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: complete

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Documents

Document Title: Public and Civic Clocks

Document 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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