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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Automatic Guided Vehicle Maintenance

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2025 at 11:00

Award

13 Mar 2025 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process centred on the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's contract for the maintenance of Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Identified under the procurement ID GGC0952, this strategic acquisition falls under the industrial robots category within the goods sector. Located in Glasgow, region UKM82, this contract was part of a limited procurement method, classified as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The process concluded with an active status on 17 June 2025. The contract, valued at £800,000, was awarded to Aerocom (UK) Limited on 13 March 2025, recognising their exclusive capability to maintain the existing AGV system due to the complex technology involved.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare logistics and robotics, particularly those capable of offering innovative maintenance solutions for advanced automated systems. Although the precise technical requirements made Aerocom (UK) Limited the sole suitable supplier for this specific tender, companies exploring strategic partnerships or niche technological advancements might find collaboration opportunities. Enterprises focusing on repair and maintenance services in the healthcare sector could benefit from understanding the intricacies of such contracts for future tender preparation. The procurement landscape presents potential growth avenues for businesses adept at navigating the complexities of limited procurement procedures and those capable of providing unique technical solutions.

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Notice Title

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Automatic Guided Vehicle Maintenance

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board (hereafter referred to as 'The Board') require suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide AGV Maintenance services located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital through a contract. Due to the closed loop Otsaw Swisslog Healthcare Robotics GmbH AGV system in place at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Aerocom (UK) Ltd are the only company that can maintain the AGV system located at our Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board (hereafter referred to as 'The Board') require suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide AGV Maintenance services located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital through a contract. Due to the closed loop Otsaw Swisslog Healthcare Robotics GmbH AGV system in place at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Aerocom (UK) Ltd are the only company that can maintain the AGV system located at our Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Therefore the best course of action to insure compliance with procurement regulations, and ensure the continued maintenance of these systems, is to publish a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. Additional information: (SC793262) NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=793231.

Procurement Information

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board (hereafter referred to as 'The Board') require suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide AGV Maintenance services located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital through a contract. Due to the closed loop Otsaw Swisslog Healthcare Robotics GmbH AGV system in place at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Aerocom (UK) Ltd are the only company that can maintain the AGV system located at our Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Therefore the best course of action to insure compliance with procurement regulations, and ensure the continued maintenance of these systems, is to publish a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ecfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032896-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months 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
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
Oliver Bailey
Contact Email
oliver.bailey2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412015388

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AEROCOM (UK

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