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Lift and Plant Inspection

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 01:00

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

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is procuring statutory inspection, testing and certification of lift and plant equipment across its estate. The work includes thorough examinations, identifying defects, prioritised recommendations and compliance documentation, carried out safely with minimal disruption to court operations. It covers locations across mainland Scotland, the Highlands and Islands. The service is intended to ensure equipment meets the requirements of lifting and work equipment regulations, health and safety legislation and relevant British Standards. This is a single service requirement for the court estate, rather than separate regional packages.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender deadline was 26 October 2026 at 12:00, with bids to be submitted electronically; the enquiry deadline is not stated in the procurement data. The estimated contract value is £120,000. The initial contract period is 720 days, with a renewal option of 24 months and a potential total term of four years. Quality accounts for 70% of the evaluation and price for 30%. One lot covers all required inspections and certification. The tender does not allow variant bids. Suppliers must meet suitability, economic and technical selection criteria, with the relevant requirements set out in the selection questionnaire.

This opportunity suits inspection and engineering firms with qualified personnel able to examine, test and certify a varied estate of lifts and other plant equipment. Suppliers need demonstrable competence in statutory examinations under LOLER and PUWER, alongside working knowledge of health and safety legislation and applicable British Standards. Delivery requires the capacity to cover court locations throughout mainland Scotland, the Highlands and Islands, and to manage visits safely while minimising disruption to operational sites. The successful contractor will need to identify defects, provide prioritised remedial recommendations and produce compliance records promptly. The broad estate coverage and quality-led evaluation favour bidders able to evidence reliable technical delivery and consistent documentation across multiple locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lift and Plant Inspection

Notice Description

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is seeking to procure a contractor to carry out statutory inspections, testing and certification of all plant and lift equipment in accordance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant British Standards. Services must include thorough examinations, identification of defects, prioritised recommendations and timely provision of all compliance documentation. All work must be completed by a competent, qualified person and conducted safely with minimal disruption to operations throughout the SCTS estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is seeking to procure a contractor to carry out statutory inspections, testing and certification of all plant and lift equipment in accordance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant British Standards. Services must include thorough examinations, identification of defects, prioritised recommendations and timely provision of all compliance documentation. All work must be completed by a competent, qualified person and conducted safely with minimal disruption to operations throughout the SCTS estate including mainland Scotland, Highlands and Islands. A full list of court locations can be found at Find us | Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.

Renewal: 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833426
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565599
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
within the last year of the end of the contract ( potential 4 year contract)

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557030
    Lift and Plant Inspection - The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is seeking to procure a contractor to carry out statutory inspections, testing and certification of all plant and lift equipment in accordance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant British Standards. Services must include thorough examinations, identification of defects, prioritised recommendations and timely provision of all compliance documentation. All work must be completed by a competent, qualified person and conducted safely with minimal disruption to operations throughout the SCTS estate.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565599
    Lift and Plant Inspection - The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is seeking to procure a contractor to carry out statutory inspections, testing and certification of all plant and lift equipment in accordance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant British Standards. Services must include thorough examinations, identification of defects, prioritised recommendations and timely provision of all compliance documentation. All work must be completed by a competent, qualified person and conducted safely with minimal disruption to operations throughout the SCTS estate.

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