Calibration, Repair and Supply of Mechanical Testing Equipment

Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Value
£200,000
Closes
23 November 2026
Where
Hamilton, Scotland
Type
Open tender

In plain English

South Lanarkshire Council wants a contractor to look after mechanical testing equipment it uses. The work covers checking that equipment is accurate (calibration), fixing it when it breaks, and supplying and delivering new equipment. The contract runs from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030, with an option to extend for up to 24 months.

What the buyer wants

• Calibrate the Council's mechanical testing equipment so that it stays accurate • Repair the equipment and supply and deliver new equipment where needed, so that it stays safe and fit for purpose • Provide a compliant, efficient and value-for-money service over the three-year contract period, with the possibility of extension

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: The notice asks for a "suitably qualified" contractor but does not say what qualifications or accreditations are needed, and it makes any extension depend on satisfactory performance and financial standing, so a small business would need to show it can cover calibration, repair and supply together and has the financial strength to deliver over the full term.

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How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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