Planning

Catering Equipment Maintenance

LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD

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Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Lothian Health Board is planning a procurement process titled "Catering Equipment Maintenance" under the industry category of services, with a focus on the repair and maintenance of catering equipment (CPV code: 50883000). This planned procurement aims to appoint a sole contractor for Planned Preventative Maintenance in the main kitchens of several hospitals across Edinburgh and the Lothians, namely East Lothian Community Hospital, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Royal Hospital for Children & Young People, St Johns Hospital, and Western General Hospital. The maximum term of the contract is expected to be five years. Although the procurement is currently in the planning stage, the tender notice is anticipated to be published in December 2025 or January 2026, with the future notice date set for 15 January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering equipment maintenance to expand their portfolio in the healthcare sector. Companies with experience and capabilities in handling large-scale maintenance contracts, especially those familiar with hospital environments and equipment, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity to work with a reputable regional agency like the Lothian Health Board could not only secure a steady income over a substantial contract period but also enhance the business's credibility and network within the public sector around the Edinburgh region.

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Notice Title

Catering Equipment Maintenance

Notice Description

NHS Lothian is planning a procurement exercise to appoint a sole contractor to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance on catering equipment within the main kitchens at the following locations: East Lothian Community Hospital Royal Edinburgh Hospital Royal Hospital for Children & Young People St Johns Hospital Western General Hospital It is expected that the contract will have a maximum term of five years. We expect to publish the tender in December 2025 or January 2026. If your organisation is interested in this opportunity and is likely to submit a bid, please record your interest on this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian is planning a procurement exercise to appoint a sole contractor to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance on catering equipment within the main kitchens at the following locations East Lothian Community Hospital Royal Edinburgh Hospital Royal Hospital for Children and Young People St Johns Hospital Western General Hospital It is expected that the contract will have a maximum term of five years. We expect to publish the tender in December 2025 or January 2026. If your organisation is interested in this opportunity and is likely to submit a bid, please record your interest on this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075800-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
Grace Collins
Contact Email
grace.collins4@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
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

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

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