Scaffolding Hire and Inspections
Falkirk Council, a local authority responsible for housing and other public services, is procuring a two-lot framework for scaffolding services at its housing properties. Lot 1 covers the hire, delivery, erection, handover, maintenance and dismantling of on-hire scaffolding, while Lot 2 covers separate testing, inspections and tie testing of that scaffolding. The framework is expected to appoint up to five contractors per lot, with work required to comply with applicable safety and inspection requirements throughout the service period. The approximate framework duration is four years, with an estimated total value of £4,220,000, comprising £4,040,000 for scaffold hire and £180,000 for inspection and tie-testing services. Delivery will take place across the UKM76 region, covering Falkirk Council housing properties. The key qualification requirement is the ability to provide compliant scaffolding erection, maintenance, dismantling, testing and inspection services, including the necessary competence for scaffold safety inspections and tie testing.
Buyer: Falkirk Council. Source: Public Contracts Scotland. Updated 25 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £4.2m
- Bids close: 30 Oct 2026
- Location: Falkirk
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Category: Scaffolding erection work (45262120)
From the official notice
Falkirk Council invites tenders to participate in a Framework Agreement for the provision, erecting, handover, maintaining and dismantling of on-hire scaffolding, to Falkirk Council housing properties, in addition to separately undertaking tests and inspections of this scaffolding. The Framework Agreement will be awarded on a Lot by Lot basis. The Authority at all times reserves the right to award all, some, part or none of the Lots. The framework consists of 2 Lots; it is intended that up to 5 Contractors per Lot are to be appointed. Lots - Lot 1 Scaffold Hire Approximate 4 year framework term Lot Value GBP 4 040 000 (95%) Lot 2 Scaffold Inspection and Tie Testing Approximate 4 year framework term Lot Value GBP 180 000 (5%) The approximate 4 year full framework value GBP 4 220 000
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £4.2m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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