Public and Civic Clocks
A Contract Award Notice
by THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 23.5 month (est.)
- Value
- £1M
- Sector
- INDUSTRIAL
- Published
- 10 Dec 2025
- Delivery
- To 30 Nov 2027 (est.)
- Deadline
- n/a
Related Terms
Location
The City of Edinburgh
8 buyers
- City of Edinburgh Council Edinburgh
- North Ayrshire Council Irvine
- Angus Council Forfar
- Falkirk Council Larbert
- Scottish Borders Council Newtown St Boswells
- Fife Council Glenrothes
- East Dunbartonshire Council Kirkintilloch
2 suppliers
- James Ritchie & Son Clockmakers Broxburn
- Cumbria Clock Penrith
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. 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 Ayrshire Council; Falkirk Council; Scottish Borders Council; Fife Council; East Dunbartonshire Council.
Total Quantity or Scope
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 Ayrshire Council Falkirk Council Scottish Borders Council Fife Council East Dunbartonshire Council
Award Detail
| 1 | James Ritchie & Son Clockmakers (Broxburn)
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| 2 | Cumbria Clock (Penrith)
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Award Criteria
| Technical | 70.0 |
| PRICE | 30.0 |
CPV Codes
- 50432000 - Repair and maintenance services of clocks
- 39254100 - Clocks
Indicators
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
(SC Ref:818017)
Reference
- FTS 081537-2025