Award

Heavy Engineering Maintenance Framework Agreement (for Services up to GBP 250k excluding VAT)

LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 10:18

Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Lothian Health Board, under the title "Heavy Engineering Maintenance Framework Agreement," is now in the award stage. This agreement is designed for services up to GBP 250,000 excluding VAT and falls under the service category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The framework covers the regions of Edinburgh and the Lothians, identified by the CPV code 71000000. The open procedure was utilised for this tender, with the procurement officially awarded to Normand and Thomson, James Ramsay (Glasgow) Ltd, and SMEATON SERVICES FIFE LTD. The framework aims to establish a pool of suppliers capable of delivering heavy engineering services, with contracts signed as of 9th December 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the heavy engineering sector, particularly those specialising in vessel repair, installation services, and maintenance of mechanical building installations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as the awarded suppliers, stand to benefit significantly from this framework by providing services to NHS Lothian, a major public health organisation. The emphasis on quality and cost as the award criteria allows companies capable of offering superior quality services and competitive pricing to thrive. Furthermore, the open procurement method and the inclusion of electronic submissions lower entry barriers, encouraging wider participation and fair competition among potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

Heavy Engineering Maintenance Framework Agreement (for Services up to GBP 250k excluding VAT)

Notice Description

NHS Lothian wishes to create a framework to appoint suitable suppliers capable of providing heavy engineering related services as per the ITT documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian wishes to create a framework for heavy engineering services as further described within the ITT and Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065093-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50241100 - Vessel repair services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

51131000 - Installation services of steam generators

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adrian.teather@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7966119862

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

JAMES RAMSAY (GLASGOW

NORMAND AND THOMSON

SMEATON SERVICES FIFE

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