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02 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Highland involves an open tender for the "HH118-25-HB Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment" contract, under the "Health" industry category. NHS Highland, located in Inverness, seeks to ensure statutory compliance in the maintenance of fire-fighting equipment across all its sites. The tender was published on 2 March 2026 and is currently in the Tender stage. The submission deadline for bid proposals is set for 1 April 2026 at 12:00 pm. This service contract which offers a total estimated value of £200,000, targets delivery within the UKM6 region.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety equipment maintenance and compliant service provision. Enterprises with proven technical expertise and a robust financial standing can benefit from connections with a large healthcare organisation like NHS Highland. The contract is divided into four regional lots, allowing companies to focus on specific locales such as Inverness, Argyll and Bute, Skye and Lochaber, and Caithness. Firms meeting the quality requirements, holding relevant certifications like ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001, and capable of delivering high-quality services under competitive pricing terms (60% quality and 40% price criteria) are well-positioned to bid and succeed. The contract offers potential extensions, providing continued opportunities for business growth. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefits encourages bidders to contribute positively to societal and environmental well-being within NHS Highland's remit.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HH118-25-HB Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires a service for the maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, ensuring full compliance with all applicable statutory requirements across all NHS Highland sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Inverness (Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment )

NHS Highland requires the provision of Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements across NHS Highland sites

Renewal: The Contract has an option to extend for up to a further 24 months then it will be subject to renewal.

Lot 2 Argyll and Bute (Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment )

NHS Highland requires the provision of Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements across NHS Highland sites

Renewal: The Contract has an option to extend for up to a further 24 months then it will be subject to renewal.

Lot 3 Skye and Lochaber (Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment )

NHS Highland requires the provision of Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements across NHS Highland sites

Renewal: The Contract has an option to extend for up to a further 24 months then it will be subject to renewal.

Lot 4 Caithness (Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment )

NHS Highland requires the provision of Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements across NHS Highland sites

Renewal: The Contract has an option to extend for up to a further 24 months then it will be subject to renewal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824914
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550640
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

24 - Chemical products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

24951210 - Fire-extinguisher powder

24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35113000 - Safety equipment

35113100 - Site-safety equipment

39525400 - Fire blankets

44482000 - Fire-protection devices

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for the next notice is 2030, subject to no contract extensions

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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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