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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian has concluded the award stage of its procurement process for the "Weekend Theatre Insourcing ARI" project, aimed at providing medical insourcing services at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This procurement, initiated under an open procedure, is classified under the health services industry category and highlights a strategic focus within the UKM50 region, specifically in Aberdeen. The contract was actively signed on 16th July 2026, and it draws upon the framework established by the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Medical Insourcing Services, with potential options for extensions depending on funding availability.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health services and medical insourcing. With an awarded contract value of £450,000, it promises substantial business engagement for the supplier, Sirona Medical Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) already involved. Companies with capabilities in managing healthcare services or those looking to expand within this niche sector would find the competitive landscape favourable, especially due to the nature of the procurement method and the inclusion of potential contract extensions. This could be a lucrative opportunity for SMEs seeking to establish a foothold in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Weekend Theatre Insourcing ARI

Notice Description

Weekend Theatre Insourcing Services at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini Competition via National Procurement DPS NP676/22

Options: Possible extensions if funding available for 2 years +1 +1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838851
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561240
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 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
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIRONA MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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