Tender

Patient Lifting Equipment Inspection, Certification & Servicing

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian has initiated a procurement process for the inspection, certification, and servicing of patient lifting equipment, focusing on both hospital and community settings in North Eastern Scotland, particularly Aberdeen. The procurement process currently stands at the tender stage, with an open procurement method. The industry category is classified under repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. Key dates include the tendering period, which closes by 12:00 PM on 8th December 2025. Interested parties should be UKAS accredited and demonstrate their competency by holding professional qualifications.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment service sector, especially those specializing in the repair and maintenance of healthcare lifting equipment. Small and medium enterprises, as well as social enterprises with innovative approaches to economic, social, and environmental benefits, are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance a company's portfolio in public health sector contracts and allow it to contribute positively to community welfare initiatives outlined by NHS Grampian.

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Notice Title

Patient Lifting Equipment Inspection, Certification & Servicing

Notice Description

Patient Lifting Equipment Inspection, Certification, Servicing and Repairs. The Inspection and Certification of equipment are for equipment within the Acute (Hospital) Setting. While the Certification, servicing and Repair of Patient Lifting Equipment are for those within the Community Setting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Certification of Patient Lifting Equipment in the Acute Setting. And; Certification, servicing and Repair of Patient Lifting Equipment in the Community Setting. Additional information: Please see ITT Documents for more information.

Renewal: Option to extend for additional two years (1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072052-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Peter Obosi
Contact Email
peter.obosi@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3454566000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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