Planning

NAC/5127 - Supply of AEDs, Cabinets and Equipment

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is engaging in a public procurement process for the provision of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs), related cabinets, and peripherals. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and is located in North Ayrshire, UK. This project is currently in the planning stage, with interested suppliers encouraged to express interest and provide feedback by 10th September 2025. The anticipated contract duration is up to four years, following the council's standard terms and conditions for purchasing goods and related services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, specifically those with expertise in AEDs and related technologies. Suppliers who can demonstrate capability in providing and maintaining AED units, including cabinets and replacement accessories, stand to benefit. The engagement will offer growth potential for businesses willing to collaborate with North Ayrshire Council, as the initiative furthers public health and safety within the region. Interested parties are encouraged to partake in pre-tender market research activities to shape the final specification before the planned release.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NAC/5127 - Supply of AEDs, Cabinets and Equipment

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity and invite feedback to support the development of the specification. NAC require a supplier to provide Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's), AED cabinets and associated equipment/peripherals. There are currently approximatley 130 AED's within North Ayrshire that we anticipate will require to be replaced over the contract period. The proposed contract will be for a period of up to 4 years. The terms and conditions of the contract will be North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Goods and any Related Services. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from suppliers and invites responses to the attached questionnaire before close of business on Wednesday 10th September 2025. NAC reserve the right to engage with providers who express interest for the purposes of market research prior to tender release.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will require a supplier to provide and install AED units, external cabinets and replacement accessories (such as pads, batteries and preparation kits).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808504
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537924
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33182100 - Defibrillator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lynseybennett@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537924
    NAC/5127 - Supply of AEDs, Cabinets and Equipment - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity and invite feedback to support the development of the specification. NAC require a supplier to provide Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's), AED cabinets and associated equipment/peripherals. There are currently approximatley 130 AED's within North Ayrshire that we anticipate will require to be replaced over the contract period. The proposed contract will be for a period of up to 4 years. The terms and conditions of the contract will be North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Goods and any Related Services. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from suppliers and invites responses to the attached questionnaire before close of business on Wednesday 10th September 2025. NAC reserve the right to engage with providers who express interest for the purposes of market research prior to tender release.

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