Public and Civic Clocks
The City of Edinburgh Council
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Key details
Procurement
- 50432000 Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
- 39254100 Clocks
What happened
The City of Edinburgh Council awarded this contract to James Ritchie & Son (Clockmakers) Ltd | The Cumbria Clock Company Ltd worth £1,200,000 on 5 Dec 2025.
Description
The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement and appoint multiple Contractors to provide clock winding and maintenance services for two distinct groups of clocks:
Public Clocks within the City of Edinburgh (27 clocks), and
City Chambers Clocks (15 clocks)
In addition to the aforementioned requirements the Council may, at its discretion, utilise this Framework Agreement to provide for new / additional clocks as well as ad-hoc requirements.
The Council is acting for itself and additional Councils in Scotland listed below will be able to access and call from the Framework Agreement:
Angus Council;
North Ayrshire Council;
Falkirk Council;
Scottish Borders Council;
Fife Council;
East Dunbartonshire Council.
Full description
The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement and appoint multiple Contractors to provide clock winding and maintenance services for two distinct groups of clocks:
Public Clocks within the City of Edinburgh (27 clocks), and
City Chambers Clocks (15 clocks)
In addition to the aforementioned requirements the Council may, at its discretion, utilise this Framework Agreement to provide for new / additional clocks as well as ad-hoc requirements.
Objectives
Ensure all clocks are fully operational, accurate, and regularly wound and maintained.
Support public safety and civic functions by maintaining clock visibility and timekeeping.
Provide timely repair and restoration services as needed.
Enable smooth transition between departments following the organisational review in Public Safety.
The Council is acting for itself and additional Councils in Scotland listed below will be able to access and call from the Framework Agreement.
Angus Council
North Ayrshire Council
Falkirk Council
Scottish Borders Council
Fife Council
East Dunbartonshire Council
Awarded suppliers (2)
- James Ritchie & Son (Clockmakers) Ltd
- The Cumbria Clock Company Ltd
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