Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
South Ayrshire Council
County Buildings, Wellington Square
Ayr
KA7 1DR
UK
Telephone: +44 3001230900
E-mail: Procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM94
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Provision of Services for Events Framework Agreement
Reference number: CE-03-26
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79952000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
South Ayrshire Council (the Council) has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider,
Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for various Event Services and Equipment as
outlined below:
- Lot 1 - Provision of Security Services
- Lot 2 - Provision of Site Technical Equipment
- Lot 3 - Provision of Site Crew & Event Infrastructure
- Lot 4 - Provision of Sanitation Facilities
- Lot 5 - Supply, Delivery and Installation of Generators & Lighting Towers
- Lot 6 - Supply and Installation of Marquees
- Lot 7 - Provision of Bus Transport
- Lot 8 - Provision of Traffic Management Equipment
- Lot 9 - Traffic Management Consultancy Services
- Lot 10 – Car Park Management
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 200 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Security Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75241000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planning and delivery of professional event security services to ensure the safety of attendees, staff, performers and assets. Services may include stewarding, crowd management, access control, overnight security, emergency response support and liaison with partners as required.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Site Technical Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, installation, operation and decommissioning of technical equipment required to support events. This may include staging, sound, lighting, audiovisual systems and associated technical infrastructure necessary to deliver safe and effective event production.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Site Crew & Event Infrastructure
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of skilled event crew to support event build, operation and breakdown, together with temporary event infrastructure. This may include fencing, barriers, trackway, signage, staging structures and other physical elements required to make an event operational.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Sanitation Facilities
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90900000
90920000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, servicing and removal of temporary sanitation facilities suitable for public events. This may include standard and accessible toilets, handwashing units, waste tanks and cleaning services, sized appropriately to event attendance and duration.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Supply, Delivery and Installation of Generators & Lighting Towers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of temporary power and lighting solutions for events, including generators, fuel management and lighting towers, including delivery, installation, operation, monitoring and removal, ensuring continuity of power and adequate illumination across event sites.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Supply and Installation of Marquees
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39522530
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, build and dismantling of temporary marquee structures for a variety of event uses. This may include small and large marquees, clear-span structures, flooring, internal fittings and weatherproofing solutions to meet operational, and audience needs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Bus Transport
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of bus and coach services to support event transport requirements. This may include shuttle services, park-and-ride operations, staff transport and contingency transport arrangements to manage visitor flow and accessibility.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Traffic Management Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34923000
63712700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, installation, maintenance and removal of temporary traffic management equipment. This may include cones, barriers, signage, temporary road markings and variable message signs to support safe and compliant traffic arrangements around event sites.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Traffic Management Consultancy Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34923000
63712700
63712710
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of specialist traffic management consultancy services. This may include traffic management planning, road closure applications, liaison with roads authorities and emergency services, risk assessments and on-site monitoring to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Car Park Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98351000
98351100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Management and operation of temporary or permanent event car parks. Services may include layout planning, staffing, vehicle marshalling, payment or ticket checks, accessibility arrangements and coordination with wider traffic and transport plans.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-022264
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Provision of Security Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Guardian FM
79 Hoe Street
London
E17 4SA
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RFC Security Group UK
158C, The Grove, Stratford
London
E151NS
UK
NUTS: UKI52
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Securigroup
349 Bath Street
Glasgow
G33 6HZ
UK
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Task Personnel Solutions Ltd
Popeshead Court Offices, Peter Lane
York
YO1 8SU
UK
NUTS: UKE21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Total Control security LTD
15 St Leonard Street
Lanark
ML11-7AB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 347 639.33
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Provision of Site Technical Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
21cc Group
Hopetoun sawmill, Hopetoun estate
Edinburgh
EH30 9sl
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Adlib Audio
Adlib House, Kitling Road
Liverpool
L34 9JS
UK
NUTS: UKD72
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smalltown Audio Ltd
Unit 8, 42 Waggon Road
Ayr
KA8 9HT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 228 764.61
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Provision of Site Crew & Event Infrastructure
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
F4F event services
5 Viewfar Road
Milnathort
ky139yb
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
21cc Group
Hopetoun sawmill, Hopetoun estate
Edinburgh
EH30 9sl
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 593 558.43
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Provision of Sanitation Facilities
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EVENT-A-LOO LTD
KITTYMUIR FARM, STONEHOUSE,, BY HAMILTON
LANARKSHIRE
ML3 7XN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GAP Group Limited
Blenheim Place, Dunston Industrial Estate
Gateshead
NE11 9HF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Martin Plant Hire
25 Robert Street, Glasgow
Glasgow
G51 3HB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 289 311.60
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Supply, Delivery and Installation of Generators & Lighting Towers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GWF Generators Limited
Unit 6, Palmermount Industrial Estate, Kilmarnock Road
Dundonald
KA2 9BL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hire Power Generators Limited
Anonymised
Anonymised
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Martin Plant Hire
25 Robert Street, Glasgow
Glasgow
G51 3HB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 151 525.81
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Supply and Installation of Marquees
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baillies Marquees
1 Barlanark Avenue, Glasgow
GLASGOW
G32 0JR
UK
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Field and Lawn
7 Dunnet Way , East Mains
Broxburn
EH52 5NN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 230 612.95
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Provision of Bus Transport
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fife Scottish Omnibuses Limited t/a Stagecoach East Scotland
Unit 9 Upper Floor, Castle Business Centre, Queensferry Road
Dunfermline
KY11 8NT
UK
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 241 085.27
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Provision of Traffic Management Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Geo-flow Ltd
19 Lochside Avenue
Renfrewshire
PA7 5FZ
UK
NUTS: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Markon Limited
Antonine House, 6-10 Dunnswood Road,, Wardpark South, Cumbernauld
Glasgow
G67 3EN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 54 928.14
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: Traffic Management Consultancy Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reilly Global Consultants Ltd
1 Moncur Court
Kilwinning
KA136US
UK
NUTS: UKM93
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crossan Project Consultancy Ltd
19 Lochside Avenue
Bishopton
PA7 5FZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 23 355.97
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: Car Park Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tracsis plc
Nexus, Discovery Way
Leeds
LS2 3AA
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 750 567.92
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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 or regulation 8 of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations
2016.
(SC Ref:836077)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/07/2026