Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
UK
Contact person: Nick McIntosh
E-mail: Nick.McIntosh@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
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.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
CT1454 - Supply and Maintenance of Vehicle Washers
Reference number: CT1454
II.1.2) Main CPV code
42924740
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The City of Edinburgh Council have a requirement for the purchase of power washers, along with associated maintenance, service coverage and spare parts. This Contract is to put in place a multi-year contract. Please refer to the Tender documents for more information.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42716110
50112300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open Procurement to put in place a 3 year contract with an optional 2 year extension, followed by the option of an additional year extension. (3+2+1).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: 50
/ Weighting: Quality
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
3 year contract with an optional 2 year extension, followed by the option of an additional year extension. (3+2+1).
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:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Installation and equipment must comply with the appropriate electrical standards (e.g., Health and Safety Executive).
Bunded fuel tank and associated systems must comply with relevant storage and safety regulations.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD module.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
relevant selection criteria included in the SPD module.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD module.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD module.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
08/08/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
08/08/2025
Local time: 13:00
Place:
Remote
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Two procurement staff. PCS Postbox.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
2028 if 3 year term used.
2031 if all optional extensions used.
VI.3) Additional information
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=800909.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
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:
As part of this contract the Contractor will be required to deliver and oversee Community Benefits as specified in Section 9 of the Specification.
The Community Benefit Categories include:
Employability and Skills – New jobs, training, work placement and work experience
Supply Chain & Business Collaboration – opportunities that support local small business and third sector organisations to build capacity and sustain local communities
Education and Outreach – opportunities that support learning experiences
Community Engagement – opportunities that help sustain communities, including local groups, individuals, community centres, charities, social and voluntary sectors
Funding and Sponsorship – opportunities that invest in local projects or initiatives that help address social and environment and economic impact of individuals or groups via trusts or other.
Please provide a statement confirming your commitment to delivering Community Benefits detailing:
Proposed community benefits;
the resources that you will apply to ensure successful delivery; and
how you intend to monitor progress and report to the Council.
(SC Ref:800909)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=800909
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers St
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
A tenderer that suffers loss as a result of a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. Post contract award the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session may (1) award damages provided proceedings are brought within 3 months from the date when the grounds for the bringing of the proceedings first arose (2) be entitled to issue an ineffectiveness order or impose a financial penalty on the Council. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the FTS or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/07/2025