This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 14:05

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 07:55

Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 11:50

Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is leading a procurement process for the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services across its sites, excluding Argyll & Bute. The procurement involves repair and maintenance services of medical equipment in healthcare facilities, including hospitals and care homes within the UKM6 region. The process is currently in the award stage, with contracts awarded as recently as 7th July 2026. The procurement method used was limited, specifically negotiated without publication due to extreme urgency, ensuring the maintenance of statutory LOLER inspections and continuity of service by Arjo UK Ltd. This decision was driven by the need to maintain legal compliance and protect both patient and staff safety.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment service sector to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare industry. Companies with existing frameworks in repair and maintenance services and those capable of delivering immediate continuity of services are well-suited for such opportunities. Specifically, businesses with experience in servicing NHS contracts or those familiar with LOLER and PUWER statutory requirements will find the procurement requirement aligns closely with their expertise. Although a limited procedure was used here in response to specific urgent needs, similar future tenders may invite open competition, providing potential new entrants the chance to engage with NHS Highland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services (Lot2)

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under LOLER across NHS Highland sites (excluding Argyll & Bute). The equipment that requires serviced and maintained shall be located in Healthcare Facilities of NHS Highland. These includes both Hospital and care home settings.

Lot Information

Annual PPM Servicing & Maintenance PUWER

NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under LOLER across NHS Highland sites (excluding Argyll & Bute). The equipment that requires serviced and maintained shall be located in Healthcare Facilities of NHS Highland. These includes both Hospital and care home settings.

Renewal: The Contract has an option to extend for up to a further 12 months then it will be subject to renewal.

Bi-annual Thorough Examinations LOLER

NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under PUWER and LOLER across NHS Highland sites (excluding Argyll & Bute). The equipment that requires serviced and maintained shall be located in Healthcare Facilities of NHS Highland. These includes both Hospital and care home settings.

Renewal: The Contract has an option to extend for up to a further 12 months then it will be subject to renewal.

Procurement Information

A direct award to Arjo UK Ltd is required to ensure the continued provision of statutory LOLER inspections across NHS Highland. The award is necessary to maintain legal compliance, protect patient and staff safety, and avoid disruption to a safety-critical service. Arjo UK Ltd is able to provide immediate continuity of service due to its existing knowledge of NHS Highland's equipment and service requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066853-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£154,882 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
If contract isn't extended - 2031

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ARJO

WH SCOTT & SON (ENGINEERS

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