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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated as a tender by NHS Golden Jubilee, culminated in awarding a Macerator Service Contract to Vernacare International Limited. Located in Clydebank, NHS Golden Jubilee's tender pertained to the health industry, requiring services for the macerators across their site. This contract falls under the 'services' category and was managed through a limited procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement stage concluded with the contract's completion, and a formal award was signed on 22nd May 2026. The contract, valued at £54,848.64, covers two six-monthly preventative maintenance visits annually for four years, conducted on 22 macerator units dispersed across the site.

This tender represents a targeted opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and facility maintenance services, specifically those able to provide technical servicing compliant with manufacturer warranties. While the opportunity was directly awarded to Vernacare International Limited due to their exclusive capability to meet the requirements from NHS Golden Jubilee, similar companies within the health service maintenance sector could use this as a case study to pivot or strengthen their offerings. Businesses with expertise in maintaining medical equipment, especially those stationed within or looking to expand into the UKM81 region, might benefit by aligning themselves with the procurement standards and requirements of public health institutions like NHS Golden Jubilee for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

V002/26 Macerator Service Contract

Notice Description

The National Waiting Times Centre Board (Golden Jubilee) has a requirement specifically for the servicing of macerators on site - including two six-monthly preventative maintenance visits per annum, including a major service and full functional checks for 22 macerator units located across site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Waiting Times Centre Board (Golden Jubilee) intends to enter into a four year contract with Vernacare Ltd as the only supplier capable of meeting the Board's requirements. In accordance with our interpretation of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the required services can only be provided by a particular operator for technical reasons. The requirement is specifically for the servicing of macerators on site - including two six-monthly preventative maintenance visits per annum, including a major service and full functional checks for 22 macerator units located across site.

Procurement Information

Under Regulation 33(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, competition is absent for technical reasons. The National Waiting Times Centre Board (Golden Jubilee) is satisfied that Vernacare Ltd is the only provider capable of meeting the Board requirements due to Vernacare Ltd supplying all on-site macerators and stands as the sole contractor capable of providing the expertise and approved parts required to maintain compliant service. To preserve manufacturer's warranty it is mandatory that any maintenance and servicing is carried out exclusively by approved contractors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832889
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558321
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,848 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20261 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 GOLDEN JUBILEE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CLYDEBANK
Postcode
G81 4DY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Clydebank Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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