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Published 21 Nov 2025, 08:47 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

The Supply of Access Covers (Non-Security)

Official notice

Authority: Scottish Water

Framework agreement2 lotsGoodsNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Sectors: Construction Materials & Prefab (44) Delivery: Scotland (UKM)
Framework ceiling (notional)£3,200,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 22 Dec 2025
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This framework is for the supply of Access Covers for person and equipment access to Pumping Stations, Storage Tanks, CSO’s and similar chambers. The scope of supply is for design support, site survey (if required), manufacture and delivery of access covers and associated Health and Safety features. The Framework is split into 2 lots. Lot 1 – On road. Lot 2 – Off Road<br/><br/>Access covers should be to BS EN 124 (or agreed equivalent) and shall comply with the following classifications:<br/>

  • B125 for footways, pedestrian areas and comparable areas. (OFF ROAD)<br/>
  • C250 for car parks or similar (ON ROAD)<br/>
  • D400 for carriageways (ductile iron only). (ON ROAD)<br/>
  • E600/F900 Where required for abnormally BS EN 124 high loadings (ductile iron only) (ON ROAD)<br/><br/>A full range of cover sizes is required. Width 675, 750, 900mm and lengths 675, 750, 900, 1200mm. For larger covers segmental multi cover assemblies must be available. Other sizes may be requested.<br/><br/>Initial framework period is 4 years with the option to extend for 4 x 12 months

CPV: Access covers

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £1,600,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1On RoadRenewalceiling above
Delivery: Scotland · Scotland
Extensions: The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement at the sole discretion for a further 4 years worth of extension options subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.Second stage: up to 10 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
44423760 Access covers
Lot #2Off-RoadRenewalceiling above
Delivery: Scotland · Scotland
Extensions: The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement at the sole discretion for a further four (4) years worth of extension options subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.Second stage: up to 10 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
44423760 Access covers

What it takes to win
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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 more
Shortlisting
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What this means for your bid
  • “The Supply of Access Covers (Non-Security)” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
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
No (one-off requirement)
First published
21 Nov 2025, 08:47 GMT
Last source update
21 Nov 2025, 08:47 GMT
Authority reference
SW25/CDC/1534
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-075870
Classification (CPV)
Access covers
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5f1 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

See Procurement Documents for further information

Publisher note: To access this opportunity, please register using the following link: https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Atamis (Health Family) · Who buys & how to bid on Atamis
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account PER buying organisation portal · password resets come "from Salesforce.com" (check spam)
Appointment period ends
22 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicL… ↗

Timeline

21 Nov 2025 → 22 Dec 2025 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published334 days ago
    21 Nov 2025, 08:47 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period ends303 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    22 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Scottish Water

Contracting authorityWater The Bridge, 6 Buchanan Gate, Stepps, Glasgow, Scotland, G33 6FBContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Glasgow Sheriff CourtReview body Glasgow

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria