Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the supply of non-security access covers with an estimated value of £3.2 million (ex VAT).
The framework covers the supply of access covers for person and equipment access to pumping stations, storage tanks, CSOs 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 being tendered in the following Lots:
- Lot 1 – On road covers (£1.6 million)
- Lot 2 – Off Road covers (£1.6 million)
The water company specifies that the access covers should be to BS EN 124 (or agreed equivalent) and comply with the following classifications:
- B125 for footways, pedestrian areas and comparable areas. (OFF ROAD)
- C250 for car parks or similar (ON ROAD)
- D400 for carriageways (ductile iron only). (ON ROAD)
- E600/F900 Where required for abnormally BS EN 124 high loadings (ductile iron only) (ON ROAD)
A full range of cover sizes is required - widths 675, 750, 900mm and lengths 675, 750, 900, 1200mm. For larger covers, segmental multi cover assemblies must be available and other sizes may be requested.
Initial framework term is 4 years with four further annual extension options.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 22 December 2025.
Interested suppliers can access the opportunity and the procurement documents via the following link: https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforcesites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects
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