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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of a Pass Through Washer Cleaning Machine, announced on 10th July 2026, with the contract already signed on 24th June 2026. The procurement, classified under the industry of goods and aligned with general public services, specifically targets the region of UKM84. The process was undertaken using a limited procurement method due to the technical requirement that only BES Healthcare Ltd could meet, as identified through preliminary market research. This procurement did not involve a call for competition, and it involves the supply, maintenance, and repair of the machine within a Health & Social Care setting.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing technical and maintenance solutions, especially those capable of delivering specialised cleaning equipment and allied services. Since the selection was based on very specific technical capabilities, it is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong proficiency in developing and maintaining health and social care equipment. While this opportunity highlights a specialized and niche area, it underscores the potential for businesses to target specific needs in public procurement where competition might be limited but highly rewarding, particularly in terms of market niche penetration.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Pass Through Washer Cleaning Machine

Notice Description

Purchase of Pass Through Washer Cleaning Machine

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Pass Through Washer Cleaning Machine (specialist machine for cleaning equipment used in a Health & Social Care setting). Includes the supply of cleaning products and the provision of maintenance and repair of the machine.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Procurement Information

Market research identified only one company capable of supplying a machine that meets the necessary specifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835089
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559884
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£218,177 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks 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
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BES HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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