Tender

NHSDG Estates & Property Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer Term Contractor 2026

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Health Board has initiated a tender for a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer Term Contractor for 2026, under the procurement category of services. This contract focuses on repair and maintenance services related to cooler groups, and is slated for implementation throughout Dumfries & Galloway. The procurement method followed is a restricted procedure with electronic submission. Businesses can submit their interest until the closing date of 5th March 2026, with the subsequent invitation to tender scheduled for 26th March 2026. The contract will run for a period of three years, with potential extensions, reflecting an estimated value of £300,000 GBP. The successful bidder will be required to offer 24/7 emergency on-call services, along with planned and routine maintenance works.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in refrigeration and air conditioning services, especially those capable of responding swiftly to emergency service requirements. With an emphasis on quality and price, suitable candidates should be registered with REFCOM or be members of BESA, and need to demonstrate advanced certification such as CHAS. Companies with robust maintenance capabilities and experience in managing large-scale service contracts for public health facilities would find this contract particularly appealing. The opportunity for an extended contract duration and the requirement for a broad spectrum of services can lead to significant business growth for a qualified contractor.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSDG Estates & Property Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer Term Contractor 2026

Notice Description

The key services being sought are in relation to Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Term Contractor are planned works, routine maintenance works, and unplanned reactive works from time to time. In addition a 24/7 emergency on call service is to be provided as part of this service and is applicable to NHSDG Estates properties throughout Dumfries & Galloway. For clarity, out of hours refers to any work or call before 7am and after 5pm Monday to Friday, Saturday, Sunday and any public holiday as designated by NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The key services being sought are in relation to Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Term Contractor are planned works, routine maintenance works, and unplanned reactive works from time to time. In addition a 24/7 emergency on call service is to be provided as part of this service and is applicable to NHSDG Estates properties throughout Dumfries & Galloway. For clarity, out of hours refers to any work or call before 7am and after 5pm Monday to Friday, Saturday, Sunday and any public holiday as designated by NHS Scotland. All in line with all relevant statutory legislation and manufacturers guidance.

Renewal: 12 month extension in blocks of 1 x 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060eca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006749-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Three years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
Dean McLean
Contact Email
dean.mclean@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1387272777

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 4AP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

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