---
title: "Heavy Engineering Maintenance Framework Agreement (for Services up to GBP 250k excluding VAT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da87"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Heavy Engineering Maintenance Framework Agreement (for Services up to GBP 250k excluding VAT)

Buyer: LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da87

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## Summary

The Lothian Health Board is overseeing the procurement process for a Heavy Engineering Maintenance Framework Agreement, with a maximum value of £250,000 excluding VAT. The tender, tagged under the industry category of "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services," is aimed at procuring heavy engineering services within Edinburgh and the Lothians (regions UKM78, UKM75, UKM73). The process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 7th September 2026 at noon. This open procedure is conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal, emphasising both quality and cost equally in its award criteria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in engineering, maintenance, and construction services, particularly those equipped to manage large, complex estates. Companies with a strong background in non-reactive maintenance and experienced in multi-stakeholder environments would find this contract advantageous. The procurement aims to establish a framework that allows a maximum of six participants, providing the selected companies with ongoing service opportunities and potential extensions, enhancing their business profile and stability within the region. Businesses that focus on community benefits, along with adhering to strict technical, economic, and safety standards, are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## 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.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073440-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 |

## 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

- 4 Aug 2026 at 07:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073440-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836394
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- 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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