This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 13:49

Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Health Board is currently engaged in the procurement of a service contract for Lightning Protection Equipment Servicing and Maintenance across its properties. This initiative is categorised under health and safety services, and it feels significant given the emphasis on compliance with statutory legislation. Although the procurement process is in the awarding phase as of 4th February 2026, it initially commenced on 11th September 2025, with the tender submission closing on 16th October 2025. The location for these services is specifically within Dumfries & Galloway, designated as region UKM92 in the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is a selective or restricted procedure, indicative of a careful selection process for suitable providers.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and safety services to establish or expand partnerships with a body governed by public law. The work involves intricate service and maintenance tasks, calling for organisations with expertise in lightning protection systems. The criteria underscore the importance of quality and competitive pricing in bids, with respective allocations of 40% and 60% in the award decision. Businesses involved in health and safety, particularly those that are SMEs and meet specific qualifications — like membership in the Association of Technical Lightning & Access Specialists (ATLAS) — will find this tender especially conducive to growth. The ability to meet stringent professional requirements and quality benchmarks can position a business as a trusted partner for ongoing and future contracts with public health authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHSDG Estates & Property Lightning Protection Service & Maintenance

Notice Description

The contract to be tendered by NHS Dumfries & Galloway (the "Authority) requires a provider to undertake Lighning Protection Equipment Servicing and Maintenance works in NHSDG properties throughout Dumfries & Galloway

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor will be required to carry out comprehensive Lightning Protection Equipment servicing and maintenance works in all NHSDG properties listed in the Scope of Works document in line with all relevant statutory legislation and manufacturers guidance.

Renewal: 12 month extension in blocks of 1 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059842
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010004-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£7,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Three years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dumfries and Galloway Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 4AP
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Access North Ltd

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