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title: "NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Automatic Guided Vehicle Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ecfd"
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published: "2025-06-17"
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# NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Automatic Guided Vehicle Maintenance

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ecfd

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## Summary

The procurement process centred on the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's contract for the maintenance of Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Identified under the procurement ID GGC0952, this strategic acquisition falls under the industrial robots category within the goods sector. Located in Glasgow, region UKM82, this contract was part of a limited procurement method, classified as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The process concluded with an active status on 17 June 2025. The contract, valued at £800,000, was awarded to Aerocom (UK) Limited on 13 March 2025, recognising their exclusive capability to maintain the existing AGV system due to the complex technology involved.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare logistics and robotics, particularly those capable of offering innovative maintenance solutions for advanced automated systems. Although the precise technical requirements made Aerocom (UK) Limited the sole suitable supplier for this specific tender, companies exploring strategic partnerships or niche technological advancements might find collaboration opportunities. Enterprises focusing on repair and maintenance services in the healthcare sector could benefit from understanding the intricacies of such contracts for future tender preparation. The procurement landscape presents potential growth avenues for businesses adept at navigating the complexities of limited procurement procedures and those capable of providing unique technical solutions.

## Notice

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board (hereafter referred to as 'The Board') require suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide AGV Maintenance services located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital through a contract. Due to the closed loop Otsaw Swisslog Healthcare Robotics GmbH AGV system in place at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Aerocom (UK) Ltd are the only company that can maintain the AGV system located at our Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board (hereafter referred to as 'The Board') require suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide AGV Maintenance services located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital through a contract. Due to the closed loop Otsaw Swisslog Healthcare Robotics GmbH AGV system in place at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Aerocom (UK) Ltd are the only company that can maintain the AGV system located at our Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Therefore the best course of action to insure compliance with procurement regulations, and ensure the continued maintenance of these systems, is to publish a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. Additional information: (SC793262) NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=793231.

### Procurement Information

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board (hereafter referred to as 'The Board') require suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide AGV Maintenance services located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital through a contract. Due to the closed loop Otsaw Swisslog Healthcare Robotics GmbH AGV system in place at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Aerocom (UK) Ltd are the only company that can maintain the AGV system located at our Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Therefore the best course of action to insure compliance with procurement regulations, and ensure the continued maintenance of these systems, is to publish a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032896-2025 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0SF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Dennistoun |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AEROCOM (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032896-2025
- 13 Mar 2025 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009315-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793262
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=793231
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10722

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