Award

Ligature Reduction

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, located in Glasgow, is leading a significant procurement initiative titled "Ligature Reduction," aimed at updating mental health facilities. This project involves facility upgrades across Leverndale, Stobhill, and Dykebar Hospitals to align with current reduced ligature standards. The process has progressed to the award stage as of August 2025, with a contract awarded to Wylie Shanks Architects LLP. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, focusing on services within the health industry category, and is covered under the GPA. The contract, valued at £75,916.67, began on 1 April 2025, with a commitment to ensure a comprehensive replacement programme for outdated fixtures, contributing to mental health safety improvements.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in mental health environments, especially those specialising in health infrastructure upgrades. Firms with expertise in reduced ligature solutions, such as architectural and engineering firms, are well-positioned to benefit from subcontracting opportunities. The open procurement method offers opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to engage directly with NHS contracts, fostering competition and innovation in the mental health infrastructure sector. The project offers scope for future service extensions, making it an attractive endeavour for businesses looking to establish a foothold in the public health service sector.

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Notice Title

Ligature Reduction

Notice Description

We require a Lead Consultant with experience in mental health who has a proven track record of delivering projects of this nature within a mental health environment. Programme of works to upgrade the existing facilities across three existing wards within the NHS GGC Mental Health Estate in line with current reduced ligature standards. The works will include the replacement of outdated doors, windows and sanitary ware with up to date reduced ligature fittings. The full scope of works will be determined with the successful bidder. The Board will not make individual appointments with each component member of the team, it will be the Lead Consultant's responsibility to prepare a comprehensive team submission, including costs, for each discipline of the team by stage as well as a schedule of hourly rates. A Cost Consultant will be appointed separately and directly by NHSGG&C

Lot Information

Lot 1

We require a Lead Consultant with experience in mental health who has a proven track record of delivering projects of this nature within a mental health environment. Programme of works to upgrade the existing facilities across three existing wards within the NHS GGC Mental Health Estate in line with current reduced ligature standards. The works will include the replacement of outdated doors, windows and sanitary ware with up to date reduced ligature fittings. The full scope of works will be determined with the successful bidder. The Lead Consultant will undertake the Principal Designer Role and manage any other required consultants under this appointment. The Board will not make individual appointments with each component member of the team, it will be the Lead Consultant's responsibility to prepare a comprehensive team submission, including costs, for each discipline of the team by stage as well as a schedule of hourly rates. A Cost Consultant will be appointed separately and directly by NHSGG&C

Options: This is a one-off purchase however, NHSGG&C reserve the right to extend the appointment to cover similar services within NHSGG&C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786826
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537256
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,916 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
Alasdair McLaren, Deborah Fulton
Contact Email
alasdair.mclaren@ggc.scot.nhs.uk, deborah.fulton@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412015388

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WYLIE SHANKS ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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