Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the supply of ductile iron manhole covers worth an estimated £10 million in total.
The framework contract is being tendered in two separate Lots:
Lot 1 - traditional covers and frames.
Lot 2 - single man lift covers
The contract will run for up to 8 years.
The water company is looking to put a framework agreement in place with several operators.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 22nd January 2021 – click here to access the tender documentation.
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