Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Edinburgh Leisure
Meadowbank Sports Centre, 139 London Road
Edinburgh
EH7 6AE
UK
Telephone: +44 1314430101
E-mail: procurement@EdinburghLeisure.co.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA16125
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Charity
I.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Pool CO2 supplies
Reference number: EL26169OP
II.1.2) Main CPV code
24000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
We require a supplier of CO2 for our Swimming pools across the Edinburgh area including Schools.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
600 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24000000
43324100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
Main site or place of performance:
Multiple sites across Edinburgh
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking for a supplier of swimming pool CO2.
This will include, all ancillary items needed to run the gas including cylinders/tanks, regulators, CO2 monitors and any other equipment needed.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
03/07/2026
End:
02/07/2029
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This will be run as a dynamic framework. As it is an Oligopoly market. Other suppliers may have the opportunity to bid every 3 years.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Delivery of any other CO2 pool related equipment, product or service will also be made available through this agreement should it become available from the supplier and required by us. This is as long as it doesn’t fall in line with any other agreement we have in place with an alternative supplier.
This may also include new technologies as applicable and available.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The statement for a Find a Tender Service (FTS) notice:
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As per tender notice. Please make sure this is read carefully.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: As this is a dynamic Framework, it has the capacity to last for over 4 years. This is due to there only being two providers in the market we are aware of. This Oligopoly market means there isn't a great deal of value for the public for continued full tender process every 3 years. However, the opportunity for new suppliers will be provided every 3 years.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-018927
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
25/05/2026
Local time: 13:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
31/07/2026
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
25/05/2026
Local time: 13:00
Place:
Edinburgh Leisure
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
As per procurement strategy from Edinburgh Leisure
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
We will look to the market at a new potential supplier every three years under a dynamic framework.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Special Conditions of contract
1. Delivery of goods must fall within our opening times.
2. We will notify the supplier of any shortfalls, wrongly processed items, faulty or damaged goods or services as soon as possible. Items so notified will be delivered, uplifted and remedied by the contractor within 7 days.
3. The Contractor shall advise the Edinburgh Leisure and the City of Edinburgh Council of any product subject to recall or notification of defect immediately it becomes aware of any such problem or issue.
4. The Contractor shall uplift, remove and dispose of all CO2 cylinders and equipment supplied during the Contract as required, at no extra cost.
5. Documentary evidence of checks of all tanks, equipment and pipes are to be recorded and must be provided on request.
6. No charges will be made for anything not specified in the agreement.
7. Relevant products must be delivered clean and free from dirt and fluid.
8. On the completion of contract, the contractor must provide a clear exit plan.
9. No interruption of service will be applied due to non-payment of disputed invoices.
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Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
We are open to any community benefits offered.
(SC Ref:830164)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=830164
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chamber Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/04/2026