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title: "Heavy Engineering Maintenance Framework Agreement (for Services up to GBP 250k excluding VAT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2025-10-14"
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# Heavy Engineering Maintenance Framework Agreement (for Services up to GBP 250k excluding VAT)

Buyer: LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e5

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Lothian Health Board, under the title "Heavy Engineering Maintenance Framework Agreement," is now in the award stage. This agreement is designed for services up to GBP 250,000 excluding VAT and falls under the service category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The framework covers the regions of Edinburgh and the Lothians, identified by the CPV code 71000000. The open procedure was utilised for this tender, with the procurement officially awarded to Normand and Thomson, James Ramsay (Glasgow) Ltd, and SMEATON SERVICES FIFE LTD. The framework aims to establish a pool of suppliers capable of delivering heavy engineering services, with contracts signed as of 9th December 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the heavy engineering sector, particularly those specialising in vessel repair, installation services, and maintenance of mechanical building installations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as the awarded suppliers, stand to benefit significantly from this framework by providing services to NHS Lothian, a major public health organisation. The emphasis on quality and cost as the award criteria allows companies capable of offering superior quality services and competitive pricing to thrive. Furthermore, the open procurement method and the inclusion of electronic submissions lower entry barriers, encouraging wider participation and fair competition among potential suppliers.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065093-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3EG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | JAMES RAMSAY (GLASGOW; NORMAND AND THOMSON; SMEATON SERVICES FIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### 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

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065093-2025
- 2 Oct 2024 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031482-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778666
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00326
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=d949470c-7837-45a6-9635-7f3a4dad15a0&_ncp=1727095487491.12202-1

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