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19 Jun 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Golden Jubilee, located in Clydebank, United Kingdom, has awarded a service contract for the maintenance of macerator units across its facilities. The contract, titled "V002/26 Macerator Service Contract," falls under the services industry category and specifically pertains to the repair and maintenance of medical equipment. The procurement process was initiated as an award procedure without prior publication, a method chosen due to technical reasons. Vernacare International Limited has been identified as the sole supplier capable of fulfilling the requirements, and the contract is active as of 22nd May 2026. The contract spans four years, ensuring regular maintenance checks, including two six-monthly preventative maintenance visits per annum for all 22 macerator units on site, with a signed value of £54,848.64.

The award of this contract to Vernacare International Limited presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance of medical equipment, particularly those capable of providing specialised services and proprietary parts necessary for compliance with medical operational standards. Companies in the healthcare maintenance sector, especially those with a focus on technical skillsets and possessing certifications for authorised service provider status, would find such contracts particularly lucrative. The absence of competition due to technical necessities underscores the demand for bespoke solutions and expertise, highlighting an area for potential growth and investment within this niche market.

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Notice Title

V002/26 Macerator Service Contract

Notice Description

The National Waiting Times Centre Board (Golden Jubilee) has a requirement specifically for the servicing of macerators on site - including two six-monthly preventative maintenance visits per annum, including a major service and full functional checks for 22 macerator units located across site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Waiting Times Centre Board (Golden Jubilee) intends to enter into a four year contract with Vernacare Ltd as the only supplier capable of meeting the Board's requirements. In accordance with our interpretation of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the required services can only be provided by a particular operator for technical reasons. The requirement is specifically for the servicing of macerators on site - including two six-monthly preventative maintenance visits per annum, including a major service and full functional checks for 22 macerator units located across site.

Procurement Information

Under Regulation 33(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, competition is absent for technical reasons. The National Waiting Times Centre Board (Golden Jubilee) is satisfied that Vernacare Ltd is the only provider capable of meeting the Board requirements due to Vernacare Ltd supplying all on-site macerators and stands as the sole contractor capable of providing the expertise and approved parts required to maintain compliant service. To preserve manufacturer's warranty it is mandatory that any maintenance and servicing is carried out exclusively by approved contractors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057949-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,848 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CLYDEBANK
Postcode
G81 4DY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Clydebank Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL

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