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Raigmore & Rural Theatres Project

NHS HIGHLAND

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26 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by NHS Highland, focused on the "Raigmore & Rural Theatres Project," aimed at improving the efficiency of theatre operations at both Raigmore General Hospital and the Rural General Hospital Theatres located in Belford and Caithness. This project fell under the health industry category and was detailed at NHS Highland's premises in Inverness, UKM6. The process employed an open procurement method and has reached the award and contract stage as of 26 January 2026, with a contract valued at £291,975 being awarded to Meridian Productivity Ltd on 3 November 2025. This tender is part of the SBS's Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health framework.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare consultancy and operational efficiency services. Larger firms with experience in enhancing hospital productivity would find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. The awarded contract and open procurement method indicate a competitive environment where the provision of high-quality advisory services could meet NHS Highland's strategic goals for improved efficiency, providing suitable businesses with a platform for growth and increased visibility within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Raigmore & Rural Theatres Project

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires to undergo a project to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the theatre operations at Raigmore General Hospital and the Rural General Hospital Theatres (Belford and Caithness).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires to undergo a project to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the theatre operations at Raigmore General Hospital and the Rural General Hospital Theatres (Belford and Caithness).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821635
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548007
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£291,975 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463704000

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERIDIAN PRODUCTIVITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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