---
title: "Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06daed"
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buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06daed

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## Summary

NHS Highland has initiated a tender process for the provision of inpatient medical cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital, under the project title "Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital". This procurement, classified under the "Medical practice and related services" industry category, is valued at £576,000 and falls within the 'services' procurement category. The location for the services is Nairn, within the region UKM6. The tender is currently in the active stage, with an open procedure being employed. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 12:00 PM on 4th September 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms with expertise in medical practice services and related fields. Given the technical nature of the contract, businesses best suited to compete include those with a track record in providing medical care in community hospital settings. The contract necessitates an understanding of community benefits, making it advantageous for entities that can integrate such benefits into their delivery model effectively. Additionally, firms with qualified medical professionals and capability in electronic invoicing and payments will have a competitive edge. The contract's potential three-year duration, with an option to extend for an additional year, offers long-term engagement prospects for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint within the healthcare system of the region served by NHS Highland.

## Notice

NHS Highland requires Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Nairn Town & County Community Hospital has a 19 bed inpatient unit providing medical care to patients. This includes acute admissions from the Community, transfers from Secondary care and end of life care. The hospital currently has 16 out of the 19 beds opened and staffed. Additional information: The Contract is for three years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073586-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £576,000 |
| Lots value | £576,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073586-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838275
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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