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title: "Lift and Plant Inspection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab33"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
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# Lift and Plant Inspection

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab33

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), a national agency headquartered in Edinburgh, is in the planning stage of procuring services for the "Lift and Plant Inspection" contract, aimed at ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards across its facilities. This procurement, classified under the industry category of machinery-inspection services, seeks a qualified contractor to perform statutory inspections, testing, and certification of plant and lift equipment in accordance with LOLER, PUWER, and The Health and Safety at Work Act. The services are set to span various locations including mainland Scotland and the Highlands and Islands, with a total estimated contract value of £120,000. The call for expressions of interest will precede a potential contract notice, scheduled for announcement on 30th July 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing services. Companies with experience in machinery-inspection services and the ability to deliver thorough examinations, defect identification, and compliance documentation will find this tender particularly suitable. The nature of the work—statutory inspections in accordance with comprehensive regulatory standards—favours businesses equipped with skilled personnel capable of executing these tasks with minimal operational disruption. Engaging in this tender could not only bolster a firm's portfolio but also expand its service footprint within the public sector, aligning with national safety and compliance imperatives.

## Notice

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is seeking to procure a contractor to carry out statutory inspections, testing and certification of all plant and lift equipment in accordance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant British Standards. Services must include thorough examinations, identification of defects, prioritised recommendations and timely provision of all compliance documentation. All work must be completed by a competent, qualified person and conducted safely with minimal disruption to operations throughout the SCTS estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is seeking to procure a contractor to carry out statutory inspections, testing and certification of all plant and lift equipment in accordance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant British Standards. Services must include thorough examinations, identification of defects, prioritised recommendations and timely provision of all compliance documentation. All work must be completed by a competent, qualified person and conducted safely with minimal disruption to operations throughout the SCTS estate including mainland Scotland, Highlands and Islands. A full list of court locations can be found at Find us | Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. Additional information: This PIN is issued to inform the market and invite expressions of interest from suppliers with the capability to deliver this service. It does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure. We will however notify all prospective bidders who express an interest at this stage of issue of a Contract Notice, if published.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051770-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 09:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051770-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833426
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833426
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00396

## Provenance

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