Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
Contact
Nick McIntosh
Nick.McIntosh@edinburgh.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
one.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 above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CT1454 - Supply and Maintenance of Vehicle Washers
Reference number
CT1454
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42924740 - High-pressure cleaning apparatus
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42716110 - Washing equipment
- 50112300 - Car-washing and similar services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: 50 / Weighting: Quality
Price - Weighting: 50
two.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).
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.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.
three.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 possibly required
relevant selection criteria included in the SPD module.
three.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 possibly required
relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD module.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
8 August 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 August 2025
Local time
1:00pm
Place
Remote
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Two procurement staff. PCS Postbox.
Section six. Complementary information
six.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.
six.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
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers St
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
six.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.