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NHSDG Estates & Property ICES LOLER Inspection

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD

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04 Jun 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Health Board is currently in the planning phase for a public procurement titled "NHSDG Estates & Property ICES LOLER Inspection." This tender, under the category of technical inspection services, focuses on services conforming to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) for inspections required in individual households. The scope of services is part of the Integrated Community Equipment Service, managed collaboratively by NHS Dumfries & Galloway and Dumfries & Galloway Council, aiming to assist individuals with disabilities to remain independent in their homes. The contract encompasses approximately 300 households in the region UKM92 and is expected to contribute £90,000 GBP. The tender process is following a restricted procedure with a selective procurement method. Key dates include a tender period ending on 9th July 2026, and an invitation date for the second stage on 24th July 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and safety inspections, particularly those with expertise in the healthcare sector's lifting equipment. Companies with a track record in technical inspection services will find this tender an opening to expand their business within a public sector with recurring contract terms, considering the services are required for a duration of three years with a possible 12-month extension in blocks. To compete successfully, businesses must ensure they have the necessary qualifications for LOLER inspection services and meet the mandatory CHAS Advanced registration requirements. This tender is ideal for businesses capable of meeting high-quality standards and handling substantial fieldwork operations across multiple private residences.

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Notice Title

NHSDG Estates & Property ICES LOLER Inspection

Notice Description

The key services being sought are in relation to ICES LOLER Inspection Services are Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) inspections will be required in individual households as part of the 'Integrated Community Equipment Service.' The 'Integrated Community Equipment Service' is a joint venture which manages equipment and adaptations provision on behalf of NHS Dumfries & Galloway and Dumfries & Galloway Council. Any other partner organisation may be included in this contract at a later date; we reserve the right to renegotiate their inclusion into this contract. NHS Dumfries & Galloway and Dumfries & Galloway Council Social Services department provide equipment and adaptations, which aim to meet the needs of people with illness or disability, enabling them to remain at home and in all aspects of daily life, be as independent as possible. A substantial number of visits will be required to approximately three hundred private residences throughout the region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The key services being sought are in relation to ICES LOLER Inspection Services are Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) inspections will be required in individual households as part of the 'Integrated Community Equipment Service.' The 'Integrated Community Equipment Service' is a joint venture which manages equipment and adaptations provision on behalf of NHS Dumfries & Galloway and Dumfries & Galloway Council. Any other partner organisation may be included in this contract at a later date; we reserve the right to renegotiate their inclusion into this contract. NHS Dumfries & Galloway and Dumfries & Galloway Council Social Services department provide equipment and adaptations, which aim to meet the needs of people with illness or disability, enabling them to remain at home and in all aspects of daily life, be as independent as possible. A substantial number of visits will be required to approximately three hundred private residences throughout the region.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06add4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052941-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 20262 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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