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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves NHS Highland as the buying organisation seeking services in the healthcare industry category. Specifically, the contract titled "Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance, and Inspection Services (Lot2)" entails maintaining and inspecting patient lifting equipment to comply with statutory requirements under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER). This service is required across NHS Highland sites, excluding Argyll & Bute, and pertains to facilities such as hospitals and care homes in the Inverness region. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of July 2026, with NHS Highland contracting Arjo UK Ltd through a limited procurement method for £30,012, based on a direct award due to the contractor's existing knowledge and service continuity requirements.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the healthcare maintenance sector, particularly those with expertise in equipment inspection and servicing. While this contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise for businesses capable of meeting urgent and compliance-focused requirements. Companies with expertise in addressing extreme urgency scenarios and maintaining legal compliance would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Such businesses should demonstrate their capacity to deliver immediate service continuity and ensure safety through thorough knowledge of industry-specific equipment and standards.

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Notice Title

Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services (Lot2)

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under LOLER across NHS Highland sites (excluding Argyll & Bute). The equipment that requires serviced and maintained shall be located in Healthcare Facilities of NHS Highland. These includes both Hospital and care home settings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under LOLER across NHS Highland sites (excluding Argyll & Bute). The equipment that requires serviced and maintained shall be located in Healthcare Facilities of NHS Highland. These includes both Hospital and care home settings.

Procurement Information

A direct award to Arjo UK Ltd is required to ensure the continued provision of statutory LOLER inspections across NHS Highland. The award is necessary to maintain legal compliance, protect patient and staff safety, and avoid disruption to a safety-critical service. Arjo UK Ltd is able to provide immediate continuity of service due to its existing knowledge of NHS Highland's equipment and service requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836780
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560235
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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
£30,012 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 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
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARJO

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560235
    Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services (Lot2) - NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under LOLER across NHS Highland sites (excluding Argyll & Bute). The equipment that requires serviced and maintained shall be located in Healthcare Facilities of NHS Highland. These includes both Hospital and care home settings.

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