Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- The City of Edinburgh Council · Regional or local authority
- Suppliers
- The Cumbria Clock Company Ltd SME, James Ritchie & Son (Clockmakers) Ltd SME
- Value
- £1,200,000
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Repair & maintenance · Repair and maintenance services of clocks (CPV 50432000)
- Region
- Scotland
- Official notice
- 081537-2025 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date5 Dec 2025
- Published10 Dec 2025Published 5 days after the contract date
Description
The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement and appoint multiple Contractors to provide clock winding and maintenance services for two distinct groups of clocks: Public Clocks within the City of Edinburgh (27 clocks), and City Chambers Clocks (15 clocks) In addition to the aforementioned requirements the Council may, at its discretion, utilise this Framework Agreement to provide for new / additional clocks as well as ad-hoc requirements. Objectives Ensure all clocks are fully operational, accurate, and regularly wound and maintained. Support public safety and civic functions by maintaining clock visibility and timekeeping. Provide timely repair and restoration services as needed. Enable smooth transition between departments following the organisational review in Public Safety. The Council is acting for itself and additional Councils in Scotland listed below will be able to access and call from the Framework Agreement. Angus Council North A…
About the suppliers
The Cumbria Clock Company Ltd: every public contract they have won.
James Ritchie & Son (Clockmakers) Ltd: every public contract they have won.