Tender

Verification of Critical Ventilation Systems

NHS TAYSIDE

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Tayside is conducting a tender process titled "Verification of Critical Ventilation Systems," with a focus on the inspection of ventilation systems within the healthcare sector. This tender falls under the services industry category and is located in Dundee, Scotland. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 23rd March 2026, and the subsequent award period beginning on 24th March 2026. The contract is intended to start in April 2026 and will span three years, with an option to extend for an additional year. Submission is open to electronic methods via the specified online platform, ensuring a streamlined process for interested bidders. NHS Tayside operates as a central purchasing body and is governed by public law, focusing primarily on health-related procurement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ventilation systems inspection and maintenance, particularly those with experience in healthcare environments. Companies providing robust services for performance verification and routine testing could find this contract particularly lucrative, given its three-year duration and potential for extension. Suitable businesses will need to meet the detailed selection criteria outlined in the tender documents and demonstrate capability in electronic ordering and invoicing, which are mandatory for this contract. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of suppliers to bid, offering a chance for businesses to expand their footprint in the public health sector in Scotland. Firms that can guarantee thorough inspection services and adhere to the electronic submission requirements will have a competitive edge in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

Verification of Critical Ventilation Systems

Notice Description

NHS Tayside is seeking to contract out the annual performance verification of the Board's critical ventilation systems in accordance with the requirements of SHTM 03-01 Ventilation for Healthcare Premises, Part B: The management, operation, maintenance and routine testing of existing healthcare ventilation systems. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with 1 year purchase orders invoiced 3 monthly in arrears. An option will be included to extend the contract for a further 12 months. Contract Start Date April 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Tayside is seeking to contract out the annual performance verification of the Board's critical ventilation systems in accordance with the requirements of SHTM 03-01 Ventilation for Healthcare Premises, Part B: The management, operation, maintenance and routine testing of existing healthcare ventilation systems. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with 1 year purchase orders invoiced 3 monthly in arrears. An option will be included to extend the contract for a further 12 months. Contract Start Date April 2026.

Renewal: Plus 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013784-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS TAYSIDE
Contact Name
Gavin Sharman
Contact Email
gavin.sharman@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1382660111

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 9SY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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