Planning

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - QUEH - Pneumatic Tube System - Closed Loop System - Market Review

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

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Planning

08 Dec 2025 at 16:30

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is conducting a market review for a potential procurement process to transition from a closed loop pneumatic tube system to an open-source pneumatic tube system at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which is located in Glasgow (region UKM82). This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, as denoted by the Prior Information Notice issued on 8th December 2025. This review falls within the mechanical and electrical engineering services category, and the prospective future notice date is scheduled for 1st April 2026. The buying organisation, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, aims to engage suppliers who can deliver the required open-source Pneumatic Tube System.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the mechanical and electrical engineering services sector to expand their client portfolio by partnering with a major health authority. Companies with expertise in developing and implementing open-source pneumatic tube systems will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, especially those capable of providing bespoke solutions tailored to the health sector. Engaging in this procurement process could potentially lead to further opportunities within the NHS network, offering long-term business growth and development. Suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and contact Oliver Bailey, the Commodity Manager, for further discussion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - QUEH - Pneumatic Tube System - Closed Loop System - Market Review

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is undertaking a market review to inform the potential future procurement to change the existing Swisslog closed loop pneumatic tube system installed at our Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to a open source pneumatic tube system. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued to engage the market and gather information from suppliers capable of delivering a open source Pneumatic Tube System located at the QUEH.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is undertaking a market review to inform the potential future procurement to change the existing Swisslog closed loop pneumatic tube system installed at our Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to a open source pneumatic tube system. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued to engage the market and gather information from suppliers capable of delivering a open source Pneumatic Tube System located at the QUEH. If you are a company that can provide this requirement please make contact with Oliver Bailey Commodity Manager NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde by emailing Oliver.Bailey2@nhs.scot to discuss further.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f123
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080783-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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