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Tender

04 Aug 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland has initiated a tender process for the provision of inpatient medical cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital, under the project title "Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital". This procurement, classified under the "Medical practice and related services" industry category, is valued at £576,000 and falls within the 'services' procurement category. The location for the services is Nairn, within the region UKM6. The tender is currently in the active stage, with an open procedure being employed. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 12:00 PM on 4th September 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms with expertise in medical practice services and related fields. Given the technical nature of the contract, businesses best suited to compete include those with a track record in providing medical care in community hospital settings. The contract necessitates an understanding of community benefits, making it advantageous for entities that can integrate such benefits into their delivery model effectively. Additionally, firms with qualified medical professionals and capability in electronic invoicing and payments will have a competitive edge. The contract's potential three-year duration, with an option to extend for an additional year, offers long-term engagement prospects for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint within the healthcare system of the region served by NHS Highland.

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Notice Title

Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital

Lot Information

Lot 1

Nairn Town & County Community Hospital has a 19 bed inpatient unit providing medical care to patients. This includes acute admissions from the Community, transfers from Secondary care and end of life care. The hospital currently has 16 out of the 19 beds opened and staffed. Additional information: The Contract is for three years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06daed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073586-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£576,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£576,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 HIGHLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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