Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
UK
Telephone: +44 1314693922
E-mail: aga.wieczorkiewicz@edinburgh.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Furniture Removal, Storage, Design and Move Management
Reference number: CT1656
II.1.2) Main CPV code
70330000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Council has a requirement for a Multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Furniture Removals and Storage, Design and Move Management.
Please note that the estimated framework value is subject to anticipated demand and the Council can not guarantee the volume of business.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Furniture removal and ethical disposal
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
63120000
60180000
90513000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
Main site or place of performance:
Edinburgh
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Project Based removal and ethical disposal of old furniture and assistance with delivery, set-up, dismantle and removal of furniture for large scale events e.g. elections occupied by the Council and partners such as CGI, National Health Service, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Temporary Accommodation Service furniture removal, transfer and storage
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
63120000
70333000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
Main site or place of performance:
Edinburgh
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Temporary Accommodation Services is a statutory service within the Council which provides accommodation and support for around 5,000 homeless people per year. A significant number of those customers require assistance with the removal, transfer and storage of belongings. The contractor would be required to assist tenants with the removal, transfer and storage of belongings and sometimes for an unspecified amount of time.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Design and Move Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79934000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
Main site or place of performance:
Edinburgh
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Fully design, manage and provide advice /support to
Council staff or project teams that are responsible for the relocation of staff and services to ensure relocations are carried out efficiently and cost effectively with minimum disruption or down time to business. Relocation of staff with associated furniture, equipment and resources.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
12/09/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Contractors who may be interested in tendering for this opportunity are encouraged to note interest via Public Contracts Scotland.
It is anticipated that publication of the Contract notice will be in the upcoming weeks.
Please note that the purpose of this PIN is to engage with potential Contractors and all information contained within this PIN may be subject to change.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=806566.
(SC Ref:806566)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/08/2025