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Calibration, Repair and Supply of Mechanical Testing Equipment

Details

Buyer: South Lanarkshire Council
Value: £200,000
Topic: Technical inspection and testing services
Published: 22 October 2026
Submission: 23 November 2026in 1 month
Source: uk:public_contracts_scotland

Tender description

South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor for the calibration, repair, supply and delivery of mechanical testing equipment. The purpose of this contract is to provide a compliant and efficient solution ensuring that all equipment remains safe, accurate and fit for purpose, while delivering value for money and supporting service delivery across the Council. The Contract Period shall be 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and financial standing. Lot 1: This contract will be awarded via the Open Tender procedure based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria under regulation 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 which enables the Council to take account of criteria that reflect qualitative technical aspects of the tender submission as well as price when reaching an awarding decision. The Terms and Conditions for this contract are South Lanarkshire Council's Standard Terms and Conditions for Services.

Timeline

Completed: Tender published22 October 2026
Current notice
Next: Submission date23 November 2026in 1 month

About the buyer

South Lanarkshire Council runs local government services from Hamilton as a local authority with its own procurement team. Lower-value work runs through PCS Quick Quote, while larger contracts move to PCS-Tender. Dynamic purchasing systems and procured services arrangements keep routes open for ongoing sourcing, particularly in social care. A two-year procurement plan sets out upcoming opportunities each year. No approved supplier list exists, so any business can bid.

Over the past 5 years, most of South Lanarkshire Council's contract awards have been in IT services, health and social work and education and training.