Official UK procurement notice
Pool CO2 supplies · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Edinburgh Leisure·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionWe require a supplier of CO2 for our Swimming pools across the Edinburgh area including Schools.
- Recurrence: We will look to the market at a new potential supplier every three years under a dynamic framework.
CPV: Chemical products · Equipment for swimming pools · Gas pressure equipment · Gases
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 1 suppliers · 2 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (2.0 per place) · 2 appointed (full)
- Framework period
6 yrs 11 mo from 3 Jul 2026, As this is a dynamic Framework, it has the capacity to last for over 4 years. This is due to there only being two providers in the market we are aware of. This Oligopoly market means there isn't a great deal of value for the public for continued full tender process every 3 years. However, the opportunity for new suppliers will be provided every 3 years.
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1All pool chemicals and associated requirementsCancelledRenewal
We are looking for a supplier of swimming pool CO2.
This will include, all ancillary items needed to run the gas including cylinders/tanks, regulators, CO2 monitors and any other equipment needed. Additional information: The statement for a Find a Tender Service (FTS) notice:
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #2CO2CancelledRenewal
We are looking for a suppliers of swimming pool related Chemicals.
This specific lot is limited to CO2 gas and associated requirements. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality: 70%
- Cost: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 70
- Cost: 30
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Pool CO2 supplies” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · We will look to the market at a new potential supplier every three years under a dynamic framework.
- First published
- 1 Dec 2022, 16:32 GMT
- Last source update
- 17 Aug 2026, 11:39 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 25 May 2026 – …
- Authority reference
EL26169OP- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-078042- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0389fbFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
As per tender notice. Please make sure this is read carefully.
Publisher note: Special Conditions of contract 1. Delivery of goods must fall within our opening times. 2. We will notify the supplier of any shortfalls, wrongly processed items, faulty or damaged goods or services as soon as possible. Items so notified will be delivered, uplifted and remedied by the contractor within 7 days. 3. The Contractor shall advise the Edinburgh Leisure and the City of Edinburgh Council of any product subject to recall or notification of defect immediately it becomes aware of any such problem or issue. 4. The Contractor shall uplift, remove and dispose of all CO2 cylinders and equipment supplied during the Contract as required, at no extra cost. 5. Documentary evidence of checks of all tanks, equipment and pipes are to be recorded and must be provided on request. 6. No charges will be made for anything not specified in the agreement. 7. Relevant products must be delivered clean and free from dirt and fluid. 8. On the completion of contract, the contractor must provide a clear exit plan. 9. No interruption of service will be applied due to non-payment of disputed invoices. (SC Ref:840326)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 25 May 2026, 13:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 25 May 2026, 13:00 BST
Timeline
25 May 2026 → 17 Aug 2026 · 5 dates- Admission / appointment period ends148 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown25 May 2026, 13:00 BST
- Bids opened148 days ago25 May 2026, 13:00 BST
- Contract starts110 days ago3 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
- Bids must remain valid until81 days ago31 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Notice published64 days ago17 Aug 2026, 11:39 BST
Notice history
8 events · 8 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 Jan 2023- Deadline moved to 3 Feb 2023, 15:00 GMT23 Jan 2023, 14:10 GMT+7 days · was 27 Jan 2023, 15:00 GMT
- Deadline moved to 10 Feb 2023, 15:00 GMT2 Feb 2023, 14:10 GMT+7 days · was 3 Feb 2023, 15:00 GMT
- Deadline moved to 17 Feb 2023, 15:00 GMT9 Feb 2023, 16:00 GMT+7 days · was 10 Feb 2023, 15:00 GMT
- Status changed to complete4 Jul 2023, 08:45 BST
- Published value published: £600,00023 Apr 2026, 15:25 BST
- Status changed to active23 Apr 2026, 15:25 BST
- Deadline moved to 25 May 2026, 13:00 BST23 Apr 2026, 15:25 BST+1193 days · was 17 Feb 2023, 15:00 GMT
- Status changed to unsuccessful17 Aug 2026, 11:39 BST
Published amendments (3 · 3 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 27 Jan 2023 | 3 Feb 2023 | +7 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 27 Jan 2023 | 3 Feb 2023 | +7 d |
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 3 Feb 2023 | 10 Feb 2023 | +7 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 3 Feb 2023 | 10 Feb 2023 | +7 d |
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 10 Feb 2023 | 17 Feb 2023 | +7 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 10 Feb 2023 | 17 Feb 2023 | +7 d |
A supplier has asked for an extension to review some of the T&Cs. We have granted one further week.
As further requests came in for further extensions, it has been decided that this will be the final extension given.
The date is being extended again due to unforeseen issues with the notices to some suppliers. This is being investigated.
Routine re-releases (8)
- 2023-07: 1 release · 4 Jul 2023
- 2023-02: 2 releases · 2 Feb 2023, 9 Feb 2023
- 2023-01: 1 release · 23 Jan 2023
- 2022-12: 1 release · 1 Dec 2022
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
CO2
- Signed
- 4 Jul 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
All pool chemicals and associated requirements
- Signed
- 4 Jul 2023
- Value
- —
- Period
- … – 2 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · All pool chemicals and associated requirements | 1bids · 1 electronic | 1 | — | £48 – £49 |
| 2 · CO2 | 2bids · 2 electronic | 0 | — | £770 – £853 |
| Whole notice | — | — | — | £770 – £853 |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- The City of Edinburgh CouncilContracting authority
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sheriff CourtReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
2 commercial parties on the notice- BOC Limited (Quick Quotes)Framework contractor
- Univar SolutionsFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.