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# Trades Framework Agreement 2025-29

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/trades-framework-agreement-2025-29-ocds-h6vhtk-04d6ad). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Comhairle nan Eilean Siar: "Trades Framework Agreement 2025-29". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £3,000,000. 24 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 14 Mar 2025, 14:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Comhairle nan Eilean Siar](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/comhairle-nan-eilean-siar-GB-FTS-213)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £3,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 14 March 2025 at 14:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 24
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- **Delivery Location:** UKM64
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/trades-framework-agreement-2025-29-ocds-h6vhtk-04d6ad#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04d6ad`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
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- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/trades-framework-agreement-2025-29-ocds-h6vhtk-04d6ad#tl-md)

## Submission
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## Description
The purpose of this tender is to enable the Comhairle to select suitable contractors for inclusion within a Buildings Property Maintenance and Reactive Repairs Framework Agreement. The Comhairle will select contractors deemed suitable to meet the requirements of the service.
The framework includes a range of Lots, responses to which will be categorised as follows:
Reactive Repairs and Low Value Works (Not exceeding GBP 1000)
Minor Maintenance and Planned Work (Over GBP 1,000 and up to GBP 50,000)
The Scope of Requirements explains the provisions in detail.

## Lots (24)
### Lot 1: Access Control Systems
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To inspect and maintain a variety of access control equipment within Comhairle owned properties across the Western Isles, including cctv, swipe access, video entry, audio entry and similar. Suppliers must be SSAIB or similarly approved with experienc...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Air Conditioning and Ventilation
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To inspect and maintain air conditioning and ventilation systems throughout the Western Isles. Suppliers must hold, as a minimum requirement, FETA accreditation or affiliation with one of it's principle associations, for example HEVAC, ADCAS or equiv...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Automatic Door Maintenance
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To inspect and maintain automatic doors throughout the Western Isles in accordance with BS EN 16005. In addition to bi-annual maintenance inspections, suppliers will also be expected to respond to emergency and non-routine calls in accordance with th...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Boiler Maintenance
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To inspect and maintain both oil and gas fired boiler/burner units throughout the Western Isles, and to attend to emergency and non-routine calls in accordance with the contract conditions. Suppliers must hold Gas Safe and OFTEC registrations.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Builderwork and Joinery
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To undertake a range of reactive and planned maintenance of a minor works nature throughout the Western Isles. Suppliers must be registered with NHBC or equivalent, and must also hold an appropriate Vehicle Operating Licence.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Data Cabling/IT Installation
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Working predominantly alongside the Comhairle's IT team, suppliers will be required to assist with small scale IT upgrades within Comhairle owned properties across the Western Isles. Suppliers must be approved installers in Cat 5,6 & 7 cabling.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Electrical Work
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To undertake a broad range of reactive and planned maintenance works throughout the Western Isles in accordance with BS 7671. Suppliers must be NICEIC/SELECT or similarly approved.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 8: Fire Alarm Maintenance
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To routinely inspect a range of fire alarm systems within Comhairle owned properties across the Western Isles, including Gent, Menvier, Kentec and Chubb. Suppliers will also be expected to respond to emergency and non routine calls as they arise. Sup...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 9: Fire Appliance Servicing
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To undertake annual servicing of fire fighting equipment within Comhairle owned properties across the Western Isles in accordance with BS 5306. Suppliers must be suitably approved under the BAFE/FIA registration schemes.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 10: Floorcovering
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Work will be of a planned nature focusing mainly on the replacement of carpeting and carpeting and flooring across a range of commercial and domestic settings in and around the Western Isles. Membership of CFA or equivalent is desirable.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 11: Gas Servicing
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To undertake both reactive and planned gas maintenance work throughout the Western Isles in accordance with the Gas Safety(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Suppliers must be Gas Safe registered at COMCAT level.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 12: Gym Equipment Maintenance
- **Lot id:** `12`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Suppliers will be expected to undertake annual maintenance inspections of gymnastic equipment across the Comhairle's school estate. Repairs and replacement of equipment will form part of the requirement

### Lot 13: Legionella Risk Assessment
- **Lot id:** `13`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Suppliers will be expected to provide Legionella Risk Assessments within a range of commercial and domestic properties across the Western Isles in accordance with the L8 Approved Code of Practice. Suppliers must be LCA or equally approved.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 14: Lift Maintenance
- **Lot id:** `14`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** In accordance with the Lifts Regulations 2016 and BS EN 81-82, suppliers will be expected to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance to 20nr lifts within Comhairle owned properties across the Western Isles. Contractors must be LEIA  / LIFTCER...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 15: Lightning and Chimney Inspections
- **Lot id:** `15`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To undertake annual maintenance inspections on properties throughout the Western Isles in accordance with BS EN 62305, and to advise on remedial actions where appropriate. Suppliers must be ATLAS or similarly approved.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 16: Mansafe Systems
- **Lot id:** `16`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To undertake annual maintenance inspection of fall/arrest systems throughout the Western Isles in accordance with BS EN 795, and to advise on remedial requirements where appropriate. Suppliers must be ATLAS or similarly approved.

### Lot 17: Painterwork
- **Lot id:** `17`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Work will predominantly be of a planned nature within Comhairle owned properties throughout the Western Isles. Suppliers should ideally hold PDA or equivalent accreditation.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 18: Pest Control
- **Lot id:** `18`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To undertake routine pest control inspections (rodents, birds & insects) at a range of properties across the Western Isles in accordance with the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949. Suppliers must be BPCA/NPTA or similarly approved.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 19: Plumbing
- **Lot id:** `19`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To undertake a range of reactive and planned maintenance works throughout the Western Isles in accordance with BS 6700. Suppliers must be SNIPEF or similarly approved.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 20: Portable Partitions
- **Lot id:** `20`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Annual inspection of portable partitions in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 / Management at Work Regs 1999.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 21: Pump Refurbishment
- **Lot id:** `21`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Annual refurbishment of existing heating pumps within various Comhairle properties across the Western Isles. Work will include replacement of bearings, shafts, impellars, motors, seals and the like. Suppliers must only use qualified heating engineers...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 22: Refrigeration
- **Lot id:** `22`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To carry out maintenance on refrigerated equipment within Comhairle properties across the Western Isles in accordance with BS EN 378-1. Suppliers must be F-gas /BRA or similarly accredited.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 23: Renewable Technology
- **Lot id:** `23`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To undertake routine maintenance and reactive repairs to renewable technology equipment including air/ground source heat pumps, solar/pv systems, turbines and similar. Suppliers must hold MCS or equivalent accreditation.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 24: Steel Fabrication
- **Lot id:** `24`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 50700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** To provide small scale steel fabrication works at a range of Comhairle locations across the Western Isles.

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (23)
- **Award:** Mansafe Systems (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Northern Steeplejacks (Edinburgh) Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-67605`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Plumbing (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-10`
  - Supplier(s): **Alex Murray (Construction) Ltd, Lewis Builders ltd, Neil Campbell Electrical Contractors Ltd (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149890`, `GB-FTS-149887`, `GB-FTS-149891`, `GB-FTS-149894`, `GB-FTS-149895`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Air Conditioning and Ventilation (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-11`
  - Supplier(s): **Lewis Builders ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149887`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Pump Refurbishment (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-12`
  - Supplier(s): **Neil Campbell Electrical Contractors Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149891`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Refrigeration (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-13`
  - Supplier(s): **Lewis Builders ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149887`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Renewable Technology (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-14`
  - Supplier(s): **Alex Murray (Construction) Ltd, Lewis Builders ltd, Omac Construction LTD (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149890`, `GB-FTS-149887`, `GB-FTS-149894`, `GB-FTS-149893`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Automatic Door Maintenance (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-15`
  - Supplier(s): **A Campbell Electrical Services Ltd, G & A Barnie Group Ltd., Neil Campbell Electrical Contractors Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149885`, `GB-FTS-75807`, `GB-FTS-149891`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Boiler Maintenance (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-16`
  - Supplier(s): **Lewis Builders ltd, Neil Campbell Electrical Contractors Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149887`, `GB-FTS-149891`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Builderwork and Joinery (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-17`
  - Supplier(s): **Alex Murray (Construction) Ltd, D MacDonald (Building Contractors) Ltd, John Murray & Co Ltd (+5 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149890`, `GB-FTS-149897`, `GB-FTS-149898`, `GB-FTS-149887`, `GB-FTS-149891`, `GB-FTS-79396`, `GB-FTS-149894`, `GB-FTS-149895`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Data Cabling/IT Installation (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-18`
  - Supplier(s): **AB ELECTRONICS (STY) LTD, G & A Barnie Group Ltd., Neil Campbell Electrical Contractors Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149892`, `GB-FTS-75807`, `GB-FTS-149891`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Fire Alarm Maintenance (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-19`
  - Supplier(s): **A Campbell Electrical Services Ltd, AB ELECTRONICS (STY) LTD, G & A Barnie Group Ltd. (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149885`, `GB-FTS-149892`, `GB-FTS-75807`, `GB-FTS-56388`, `GB-FTS-149891`, `GB-FTS-149899`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Pest Control (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Rentokil Initial UK Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-164303`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Fire Appliance Servicing (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-20`
  - Supplier(s): **G & A Barnie Group Ltd., Neil Campbell Electrical Contractors Ltd, Northern Security Alarms (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-75807`, `GB-FTS-149891`, `GB-FTS-149899`, `GB-FTS-149900`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Steel Fabrication (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-21`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Legionella Risk Assessment (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-22`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Access Control Systems (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-23`
  - Supplier(s): **AB ELECTRONICS (STY) LTD, G & A Barnie Group Ltd., IRN SECURITY LTD (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149892`, `GB-FTS-75807`, `GB-FTS-56388`, `GB-FTS-149899`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Electrical Work (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-3`
  - Supplier(s): **A Campbell Electrical Services Ltd, Alex Murray (Construction) Ltd, G & A Barnie Group Ltd. (+5 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149885`, `GB-FTS-149890`, `GB-FTS-75807`, `GB-FTS-149887`, `GB-FTS-149891`, `GB-FTS-149894`, `GB-FTS-149895`, `GB-FTS-149893`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Floorcovering (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Floor To Floor Ltd, Premier Construction Barra**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149886`, `GB-FTS-149895`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Gas Servicing (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Lewis Builders ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149887`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Gym Equipment Maintenance (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Continental Sports Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-131499`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lift Maintenance (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-7`
  - Supplier(s): **KONE plc**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-155764`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lightning and Chimney Inspections (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-8`
  - Supplier(s): **Northern Steeplejacks (Edinburgh) Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-67605`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Painterwork (active)
  - Award id: `029073-2025-9`
  - Supplier(s): **Alex Murray (Construction) Ltd, Neil MacKay Co Ltd, Omac Construction LTD (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-149890`, `GB-FTS-79396`, `GB-FTS-149894`, `GB-FTS-149895`, `GB-FTS-149896`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (21)
> [View all 21 signed contracts on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/trades-framework-agreement-2025-29-ocds-h6vhtk-04d6ad#contracts)

- **Contract:** Mansafe Systems (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Plumbing (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Air Conditioning and Ventilation (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Pump Refurbishment (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Refrigeration (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Renewable Technology (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Automatic Door Maintenance (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Boiler Maintenance (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Builderwork and Joinery (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Data Cabling/IT Installation (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Fire Alarm Maintenance (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Pest Control (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Fire Appliance Servicing (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Access Control Systems (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Electrical Work (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Floorcovering (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Gas Servicing (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Gym Equipment Maintenance (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Lift Maintenance (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

- **Contract:** Lightning and Chimney Inspections (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/05/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F029073-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-06-02T10:11:38.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T17:16:21.570Z
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