Planning

Lift and Plant Inspection

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), a national agency headquartered in Edinburgh, is in the planning stage of procuring services for the "Lift and Plant Inspection" contract, aimed at ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards across its facilities. This procurement, classified under the industry category of machinery-inspection services, seeks a qualified contractor to perform statutory inspections, testing, and certification of plant and lift equipment in accordance with LOLER, PUWER, and The Health and Safety at Work Act. The services are set to span various locations including mainland Scotland and the Highlands and Islands, with a total estimated contract value of £120,000. The call for expressions of interest will precede a potential contract notice, scheduled for announcement on 30th July 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing services. Companies with experience in machinery-inspection services and the ability to deliver thorough examinations, defect identification, and compliance documentation will find this tender particularly suitable. The nature of the work—statutory inspections in accordance with comprehensive regulatory standards—favours businesses equipped with skilled personnel capable of executing these tasks with minimal operational disruption. Engaging in this tender could not only bolster a firm's portfolio but also expand its service footprint within the public sector, aligning with national safety and compliance imperatives.

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Notice Title

Lift and Plant Inspection

Notice Description

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is seeking to procure a contractor to carry out statutory inspections, testing and certification of all plant and lift equipment in accordance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant British Standards. Services must include thorough examinations, identification of defects, prioritised recommendations and timely provision of all compliance documentation. All work must be completed by a competent, qualified person and conducted safely with minimal disruption to operations throughout the SCTS estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is seeking to procure a contractor to carry out statutory inspections, testing and certification of all plant and lift equipment in accordance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant British Standards. Services must include thorough examinations, identification of defects, prioritised recommendations and timely provision of all compliance documentation. All work must be completed by a competent, qualified person and conducted safely with minimal disruption to operations throughout the SCTS estate including mainland Scotland, Highlands and Islands. A full list of court locations can be found at Find us | Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. Additional information: This PIN is issued to inform the market and invite expressions of interest from suppliers with the capability to deliver this service. It does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure. We will however notify all prospective bidders who express an interest at this stage of issue of a Contract Notice, if published.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051770-2026
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

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 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
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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