Provision of the Supply and/or Delivery of Trade Material Commodities and Associated Services to the City of Edinburgh Council

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced provider for the Provision of a Supply and/or Delivery of Trade Material Commodities and Associated Services to the City of Edinburgh Council. These materials will be used to carry out approximately 120,000 repairs and maintenance to Council housing by over 250 operatives. The contract will commence on 1 April 2022 for a period of 7 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years. The Council requires operatives to collect materials and restock Operative vans using the Provider’s own depot facilities across the City. The successful tenderer must have several depots across the City in order to reduce travelling time from job to depot for Council operatives. The range of materials required is highly diverse, reflecting the Councils diverse range of property types and includes but is not limited to PPE; windows and doors; timber; ironmongery; plumbing; electrical; painting and decorating; drainage; gas; kitchen and bathrooms and consumables. The estimated value of the Contract is GBP10,000,000-GBP15,000,000 per annum. All local authorities in the Lothian Region and all Housing Associations who operate within Edinburgh City with the exception of Places for People. Please note that collaboration opportunities will be discussed between the named buyer and the successful bidder only and is not guaranteed. The contract value has been increased by 20% to allow for these potential future collaboration opportunities.