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Calibration, Repair and Supply of Mechanical Testing Equipment
Notice number: ocds-r6ebe6-0000845585
KEY INFORMATION
- Submission deadline
- • Nov 23, 2026
- Location
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Contracting authority
- South Lanarkshire Council
- Accepted Languages
- English
- Tender type
- Services
- Contract Value
- Published date
- Oct 22, 2026
TENDER DESCRIPTION
This tender seeks a contractor for the comprehensive Calibration, Repair, and Supply of Mechanical Testing Equipment, encompassing a range of services including preventative and reactive maintenance, technical support, supply of replacement parts and consumables, and provision of new testing equipment, all in accordance with Attachment 3 – Specification. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering calibration certificates, performance reports, and compliance documentation. The contract will commence on an unspecified date and continue until an expiry date, with the Council retaining an option to extend; during any extension period, a maximum of 30% of outcomes can be delivered. Financial standing requirements include demonstrating profit after tax, a current assets less stock and work in progress to current liabilities ratio of at least one, and total external secured borrowing not exceeding 100% of shareholder funds. No specific technical constraints, required technologies, or methodologies beyond adherence to the specification have been detailed in the provided information.
TENDER BRIEF
The contract starts on the Commencement Date and continues until the Expiry Date, at which point it terminates automatically unless extended. The Council has the option to extend the Contract. If extended, the contract period can end on the date of expiry of the Extended Period. During any extension period, a maximum of 30% of outcomes can be delivered. The documents also mention a "Delivery Timeline" and "Community Benefit Reference". Specific dates for commencement, expiry, or total duration are not explicitly stated.
Sources
- 1Attachment 05 - Standard Terms & Conditions of Contract - Services.pdf — “Administration & Legal Services 2 June 2021 A A1. GENERAL PROVISIONS Contract period A1.1 The Contract shall start on the Commencement Date and shall continue until the Expiry Date when it will terminate automatically wi…”
- 2Attachment 06 - CB Methodology Statement Oct 2025.docx — “Benefit Reference | Delivery Timeline | | | | | EXTENSION PERIOD ONLY – Max 30% of outcomes can be delivered in this period Community Benefit Reference | Delivery Timeline | | | | | Method Statement”
The core scope of work for this tender involves the Calibration, Repair, and Supply of Mechanical Testing Equipment, with all services needing to meet the minimum requirements detailed in Attachment 3 – Specification.
The high-level summary of the Statement of Work and core deliverables includes:
- Calibration services
- Calibration certificates
- Preventative maintenance services
- Reactive repair services
- Technical support
- Supply of replacement parts and consumables
- Supply of new testing equipment where required
- Performance reports
- Compliance documentation
The Contractor is responsible for providing these services in accordance with the Council's requirements as outlined in the Procurement Documents/Specification and the terms and conditions of the Contract.
Sources
- 1Attachment 03 - Specification - V2.docx — “relate. 22. Specification of Requirements All services must meet the minimum requirements of the Specification of Requirements as detailed in Attachment 3 – Specification. Please note: Bidders must confirm compliance wit…”
- 2Attachment 05 - Standard Terms & Conditions of Contract - Services.pdf — “with the 1998 Act; and The Contractor will indemnify the Council against any and all claims that may be made against the Council due to a breach of the 1998 Act which is caused by or arises out of the Services or any act…”
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DIRECTORY • 15 FILES
- Attachment 07 - SLC Community Benefits Menu 2025.xlsx174 KBXLSX
- Attachment 12 - 4C.1.2 Technical Experience.doc33 KBDOC
- Attachment 13 - Quality Assurance Requirements.doc33 KBDOC
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