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04 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Loreburn Housing Association, based in Dumfries, is seeking to appoint a contractor for the maintenance of patient equipment. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves an open procedure to secure a five-year contract from 1st August 2026. With a focus on services within the housing and community amenities industry, the project requires adherence to specific safety regulations regarding lifting operations. Key dates include the tender closing on 1st May 2026, with the award period starting on 4th May 2026. The contract, valued at £40,000, covers locations across the Dumfries and Galloway region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in equipment maintenance, especially those specialising in lifting devices. Businesses that can perform compliant six-monthly inspections and thorough annual assessments, as required by the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, are well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows a broad range of potential contractors to participate, making it ideal for both established service providers and growing firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public service sector in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Equipment Contract 2026-2031

Notice Description

Loreburn Housing Association (hereafter named as 'The Client') a Registered Social Landlord, is looking to appoint a Patient Equipment Maintenance contractor for a 5 year maximum period. The contract will commence on the 1st of August 2026 and last for an initial period of 2 year and an optional extension of 2 years, with a further optional extension of 1 year based on contractor performance. 4.1.1. The contract aim is to provide 6 monthly LOLER inspections for all Loreburn Hoist, patient, and specialist adaptation equipment, one of the visits should include an annual Thorough Inspection of the equipment. All works are to be compliant with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulation (LOLER) 1998 Schedule and the requirements of BS5827 or BS EN ISO 10535

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract aim is to provide 6 monthly LOLER inspections for all Loreburn Hoist, patient, and specialist adaptation equipment, one of the visits should include an annual Thorough Inspection of the equipment. All works are to be compliant with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulation (LOLER) 1998 Schedule and the requirements of BS5827 or BS EN ISO 10535

Renewal: Optional extension of 2 years, followed by a further 1 year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822698
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548780
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

33192000 - Medical furniture

33196000 - Medical aids

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

42416300 - Hoists

42419000 - Parts of lifting and handling equipment

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

51511000 - Installation services of lifting and handling equipment, except lifts and escalators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This will re-occur after this contract expires

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Loreburn Housing Association
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2JB
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

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