Planning

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - QUEH - Automatic Guided Vehicle System Replacement - Independent Consultant - Market Review

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

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Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is in the planning stage of a procurement process focused on consultancy services for a market review to replace the Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) System at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This process, tagged under the "planning" phase as of 9th December 2025, involves mechanical and electrical engineering services, specifically targeting consultancy for technical analysis. The procurement is planned to initiate further regulated procurement processes by formulating a technical specification for the new AGV system. A future notice is anticipated on 1st April 2026. The consultancy work will be carried out within the UKM82 region, highlighting opportunities for firms capable of handling complex technical consultancy in hospital environments.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering consulting services, especially those with experience in healthcare facilities. The focus on technical analysis or consultancy services implies that firms with a robust background in analysing and optimising automated systems will find this process particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde on this project could lead to substantial growth by positioning a business as an essential partner in high-stakes, technically demanding projects. Companies are invited to express their interest by contacting Oliver Bailey, the Commodity Manager at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, to discuss potential involvement further.

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Notice Title

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - QUEH - Automatic Guided Vehicle System Replacement - Independent Consultant - Market Review

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is undertaking a consultancy market review to inform the potential future procurement to replace the existing Swisslog / OTSAW Automatic Guided Vehicle System installed at our Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued to engage the market and gather information from consultancy service providers capable of reviewing / analyzing the existing AGV system and engage with NHS GGC Facilities, Estates and procurement stakeholders to formulate a technical specification which will be issued under a regulated procurement to replace the AGV system located at the QEUH.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is undertaking a consultancy market review to inform the potential future procurement to replace the existing Swisslog / OTSAW Automatic Guided Vehicle System installed at our Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued to engage the market and gather information from consultancy service providers capable of reviewing / analysing the existing AGV system and engage with NHS GGC Facilities, Estates and procurement stakeholders to formulate a technical specification which will be issued under a regulated procurement to replace the AGV system located at the QEUH. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f181
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080945-2025
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

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 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

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

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