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Weighbridge System, Software and Servicing

West Lothian Council · Local authority

In brief

West Lothian Council has announced plans to buy IT and software and laboratory equipment work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £136,000 excluding VAT.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 14 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

West Lothian Council intends to undertake a future procurement for: - a comprehensive support, servicing, maintenance and calibration contract for two surface-mounted weighbridges, associated technology and software at Whitehill Transfer Station; - the provision of weighbridge software and associated technology to support Digital Waste Tracking requirements; and - the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of operator terminals, weighing indicators and any additional equipment required to support ongoing service delivery. The Council wishes to engage with the market to help inform the future specification, procurement strategy and tender documentation. It is anticipated that a mobilisation and implementation period will be required following contract award to facilitate the replacement and implementation of hardware and software solutions. The Council is currently considering a five-year support, servicing, maintenance and calibration term which would commence following completion of the mobilisation and implementation period.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Prior information notice · notice 104788-2026

About the buyer

West Lothian CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

40

Awards

28

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  • The Wise Group1 contract
  • Verint1 contract
  1. Libraries Scotland eNewspaper and eMagazine

    Scottish Library and Information CouncilScotlandLeisure, culture and events, IT services and software

    Closing soon11 hours left

    £1.6mestimated
  2. Asset Tracking System

    NHS BordersScotlandIT services and software

    Closing soon3 days left

    £116kestimated
  3. Provision of Vehicle Telematics, CCTV and Tachograph Solutions 2026 (Re Tender) Aberdeenshire Council

    Aberdeenshire CouncilScotlandIT services and software, Telecoms and networks

    Closing soon3 days left2 lots

    Value not stated
  4. Scottish Approach to Change Evaluation and Learning Partner

    Healthcare Improvement ScotlandScotlandResearch and development, IT services and software

    Open12 days left

    Value not stated
  5. C002187 Framework Agreement for the provision of a Learning Management System

    The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)ScotlandIT services and software

    Open12 days leftFramework

    Value not stated

From notice 104788-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 4 November 2026.