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Award

10 Jul 2026 at 08:44

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council awarded a contract for the "Purchase of Pass Through Washer Cleaning Machine", part of the sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene devices industry category. This contract involves the supply, maintenance, and repair of a specialised cleaning machine for use in a Health & Social Care setting. Located in the UKM84 region, this procurement was concluded on 24th June 2026 with BES Healthcare Ltd as the supplier. The procurement process followed a limited method without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as only one company could meet the necessary specifications. The overall value of the contract amounts to £218,177.60.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the health and hygiene equipment sector, especially those able to supply highly specialised and technically compliant machinery. Such contracts are particularly suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with technical expertise in manufacturing or maintaining specialised cleaning equipment, allowing them to establish themselves within the public procurement market. Collaboration or networking with the North Lanarkshire Council and similar regional authorities could provide further avenues for business expansion and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Pass Through Washer Cleaning Machine

Notice Description

Purchase of Pass Through Washer Cleaning Machine

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Pass Through Washer Cleaning Machine (specialist machine for cleaning equipment used in a Health & Social Care setting). Includes the supply of cleaning products and the provision of maintenance and repair of the machine. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Procurement Information

Market research identified only one company capable of supplying a machine that meets the necessary specifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bce7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064986-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£218,177 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BES HEALTHCARE

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