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Award

16 Apr 2026 at 09:07

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) has completed the procurement process for servicing and repairing Additional Support Needs (ASN) equipment within its region, including the Islands of Arran and Cumbrae. This contract covers repair and maintenance services for medical equipment such as mobile/tracking hoists, medical beds, and changing tables in non-housing properties. The contract, valued at £197,411.34, was awarded to Beaucare Medical with the contract starting on 1st April 2026 and expected to last until 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The procurement process followed the open procedure covered by the GPA, with quality accounting for 40% and price for 60% of the evaluation criteria. Interested suppliers had until 27th January 2026 to submit their bids, with the procurement location specified as UKM93 in the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment repair and maintenance sector. It provides a substantial contract that allows for business growth through long-term engagements with regional authorities. Companies with robust quality management, health and safety, and environmental practices are particularly suited to compete, given the importance of compliance with UKAS accredited certifications. The requirement for examples of similar past work and satisfactory references underscores the emphasis on proven experience in delivering projects of comparable scope, size, and value. SMEs with expertise in medical equipment maintenance will find this opportunity advantageous, especially those capable of meeting the economic and technical criteria set by NAC. Subcontracting is limited, which can encourage direct involvement and innovation from primary suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Servicing and Repair of ASN Equipment, North Ayrshire

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the servicing and repairs of ASN equipment in non-housing properties within the NAC area, including the Islands of Arran and Cumbrae. This includes but is not limited to mobile/tracking hoists, medical beds and changing tables. The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029, with the option to extend by up to 24 months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement will follow the GPA open tender process.

Renewal: Up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f376
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034472-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

33196100 - Devices for the elderly

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

39541220 - Slings

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

42416300 - Hoists

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£197,411 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This is a recurring contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Beaucare Medical

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