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title: "Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services (Lot2)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd3f"
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published: "2026-07-15"
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# Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services (Lot2)

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd3f

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## Summary

NHS Highland is leading a procurement process for the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services across its sites, excluding Argyll & Bute. The procurement involves repair and maintenance services of medical equipment in healthcare facilities, including hospitals and care homes within the UKM6 region. The process is currently in the award stage, with contracts awarded as recently as 7th July 2026. The procurement method used was limited, specifically negotiated without publication due to extreme urgency, ensuring the maintenance of statutory LOLER inspections and continuity of service by Arjo UK Ltd. This decision was driven by the need to maintain legal compliance and protect both patient and staff safety.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment service sector to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare industry. Companies with existing frameworks in repair and maintenance services and those capable of delivering immediate continuity of services are well-suited for such opportunities. Specifically, businesses with experience in servicing NHS contracts or those familiar with LOLER and PUWER statutory requirements will find the procurement requirement aligns closely with their expertise. Although a limited procedure was used here in response to specific urgent needs, similar future tenders may invite open competition, providing potential new entrants the chance to engage with NHS Highland.

## Notice

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

Annual PPM Servicing & Maintenance PUWER

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.

Renewal: The Contract has an option to extend for up to a further 12 months then it will be subject to renewal.

Bi-annual Thorough Examinations LOLER

NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under PUWER and 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.

Renewal: The Contract has an option to extend for up to a further 12 months then it will be subject to renewal.

### 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066853-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | If contract isn't extended - 2031 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £154,882 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARJO; WH SCOTT & SON (ENGINEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066853-2026
- 9 Jul 2026 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064453-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014681-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 08:43 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072242-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815202
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823851
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836780
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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