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Heavy Engineering Maintenance Framework Agreement (for Services up to GBP 250k excluding VAT)

Lothian Health Board

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04 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lothian Health Board is seeking suppliers for a heavy engineering maintenance services framework. The requirement covers heavy engineering-related services, including maintenance and associated engineering, technical and building services, for NHS Lothian. Work will be delivered across Edinburgh and the Lothians. The framework is intended to appoint suitable contractors to provide non-reactive maintenance for a complex estate with demanding engineering needs. It is a services procurement, classified under CPV 71000000 for architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. The arrangement is for NHS Lothian, with electronic ordering and payment provisions. Community benefits are included, with the expected commitments described in the procurement documents. The requirement is suited to contractors providing planned heavy engineering maintenance across healthcare or similarly complex operational estates.

The process has reached tender: Lothian Health Board invited offers through an open, single-stage procedure using the SPD pre-qualification process and electronic submission. Bids were due by 7 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with bid opening at the same time; submitted bids must remain valid for 90 days. The estimated procurement value is £300,000, and the framework covers services up to £250,000 per service excluding VAT. There is one lot. Its initial contract period is 1,080 days, with an option for two 12-month extensions. Up to six suppliers may be appointed. Evaluation is split equally between quality and cost, at 50% each. Variants are not permitted, and the contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This opportunity suits established heavy engineering maintenance contractors with experience in similarly complex estates, particularly healthcare, public-sector or multi-site environments. Bidders must provide two relevant examples from the past three years, demonstrating comparable heavy engineering needs, non-reactive maintenance and complex stakeholder management; this experience is assessed on a pass/fail basis. The successful bidder must be registered with SafeContractor or hold an equivalent accreditation. The requirement also calls for average annual turnover evidence and £5 million each of employers’ liability, public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Suppliers need documented, organisation-wide quality management, health and safety, and environmental management systems covering incident prevention, legal compliance, workforce communication, waste, energy and sustainable procurement. The framework offers a route to work for up to six capable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heavy Engineering Maintenance Framework Agreement (for Services up to GBP 250k excluding VAT)

Notice Description

NHS Lothian wishes to create a framework to appoint suitable suppliers capable of providing heavy engineering related services as per the ITT documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian wishes to create a framework for heavy engineering services as further described within the ITT and Specification.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836394
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561528
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50241100 - Vessel repair services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

51131000 - Installation services of steam generators

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lothian Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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