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title: "NHS National Services Scotland Vehicle Maintenance"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND"
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# NHS National Services Scotland Vehicle Maintenance

Buyer: NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000730207

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland is seeking suppliers for the NHS National Services Scotland Vehicle Maintenance contract in Edinburgh, UK. The contract includes maintenance services for mobile trailers and fleets, split into six lots with specific requirements for each. The contract period is from 5 September 2023 to 4 September 2026 with potential extensions up to 4 September 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure for services, providing business opportunities in the health industry sector.

This tender offers opportunities for SMEs and service providers in the vehicle maintenance sector to compete for specific lots tailored to breast screening and NHS fleet services. With clear submission and award criteria, interested suppliers can engage with the NHS National Services Scotland as the buying organisation during the active procurement stage. The ability to provide quality maintenance services and comply with legal requirements for participation are key factors for success in this procurement process.

## Notice

The NHS Requirement was for an NHS National Services Scotland Vehicle maintenance contract covering both the Scottish Breast Screening mammography trailers and the SNBTS fleet. The NHS Requirement was split into six Lots. Each Lot was evaluated and awarded separately. Lot 1 Breast Screening Annual service/inspection and scheduled maintenance Lot 2 Breast Screening Onsite work including intermediate servicing, ad hoc and emergency repairs Lot 3 SNBTS Annual service/inspection and scheduled maintenance (Central Belt - Edinburgh & Glasgow) Lot 4 SNBTS Annual service/inspection and scheduled maintenance (Northern Arch - Aberdeen, Dundee & Inverness) Lot 5 SNBTS Onsite work including intermediate servicing/8 weekly inspections, ad hoc and emergency repairs (Central Belt - Edinburgh & Glasgow) Lot 6 SNBTS Onsite work including intermediate servicing/8 weekly inspections, ad hoc and emergency repairs (Northern Arch - Aberdeen, Dundee & Inverness) The contract will commence 5 September 2023 to 4 September 2026 with 2x 12 month extensions (up to 4 September 2028). The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.7 and V.2.4 covers the 36 months contract duration and the 24 month extension period of the agreement.

### Lot Information

Breast Screening Annual service/inspection and scheduled maintenance

The Breast Screening mobile fleet covers all areas in Scotland from the Borders to the Highlands including all the islands. The fleet is supported from 6 regional operating centres -- Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Irvine, Glasgow and Inverness. The programme operates 25 mobile trailer units. The servicing and maintenance of each trailer in this Lot includes the annual inspection / service and the maintenance work that is to be carried out annually. This also includes certified MOT including brake test, load tests of all wheelchair / platform hoists, earth bond testing, fire extinguisher tests, air conditioning tests, diesel heater test, electrical (PAT) test for portable appliances and water tank sanitisation / annual chemical flush per MBSU to be carried out annually in conjunction with the major service.. Contract Period -- 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend for 2x 12 months. The estimated value is assigned as 200 000 GBP per annum for Lots 1-2.

Breast Screening Onsite work including intermediate servicing, ad hoc and emergency repairs

Breast Screening mobile fleet covers all areas in Scotland from the Borders to the Highlands including all the islands. The fleet is supported from 6 regional operating centres -- Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Irvine, Glasgow and Inverness. The programme operates 25 mobile trailer units. The servicing and maintenance requirement of each trailer in this Lot includes the 200/400/800 and 250/500 and 350/700 hour generator interim service, periodic vehicle safety check if required, midyear wheelchair /platform hoist inspection, ad-hoc repairs.. Contract Period -- 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend 2x 12 months

SNBTS Annual service/inspection and scheduled maintenance (Central Belt - Edinburgh & Glasgow)

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) operates a varied fleet of vehicles which currently number 70. The fleet is mainly split between the 2 transport hubs of Possil, Glasgow and Hermiston, Edinburgh; with some additional fleet based in remote sites such as Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness. Fleet vehicles include LGV's, Extending Trailers, 18 seat (inc. driver) buses, vans (refrigerated), 4 x4's and cars. Some vehicles have emergency response blue lights installed and some have fridge units installed. The servicing and maintenance of each vehicle in this Lot includes the annual inspection / service and the maintenance work that is to be carried out annually. This also includes certified MOT including brake test, load tests of all wheelchair / platform hoists, earth bond testing, air conditioning tests, 2 & 6 yearly tachograph calibration as required per vehicle to be carried out annually in conjunction with the major service.. Contract Period -- 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend 2x 12 months

SNBTS Annual service/inspection and scheduled maintenance (Northern Arch - Aberdeen, Dundee & Inverness)

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) operates a varied fleet of vehicles which currently number 70. The fleet is mainly split between the 2 transport hubs of Possil, Glasgow and Hermiston, Edinburgh; with some additional fleet based in remote sites such as Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness. Fleet vehicles include LGV's, Extending Trailers, 18 seat (inc. driver) buses, vans (refrigerated), 4 x4's and cars. Some vehicles have emergency response blue lights installed and some have fridge units installed. The servicing and maintenance of each vehicle in this Lot includes the annual inspection / service and the maintenance work that is to be carried out annually. This also includes certified MOT including brake test, load tests of all wheelchair / platform hoists, earth bond testing, air conditioning tests, 2 & 6 yearly tachograph calibration as required per vehicle to be carried out annually in conjunction with the major service.. Contract Period -- 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend 2x 12 months

SNBTS Onsite work including intermediate servicing/8 weekly inspections, ad hoc and emergency repairs (Central Belt - Edinburgh & Glasgow)

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) operates a varied fleet of vehicles which currently number70. The fleet is mainly split between the 2 transport hubs of Possil, Glasgow and Hermiston, Edinburgh; with some additional fleet based in remote sites such as Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness. Fleet vehicles include LGV's, Extending Trailers, 18 seat (inc. driver) buses, vans (refrigerated), 4 x4's and cars. Some vehicles have emergency response blue lights installed and some have fridge units installed. The servicing and maintenance in this Lot for onsite work incl. intermediate servicing / 8 weekly inspections, midyear wheelchair/platform hoist inspection, 150 hour generator interim service, vehicle service, ad hoc and emergency repairs is split covering the different vehicle types (trailers, LGV / PCV, car / van minibus).. Contract Period -- 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend 2x 12 months

SNBTS Onsite work including intermediate servicing/8 weekly inspections, ad hoc and emergency repairs (Northern Arch - Aberdeen, Dundee & Inverness)

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) operates a varied fleet of vehicles which currently number70. The fleet is mainly split between the 2 transport hubs of Possil, Glasgow and Hermiston, Edinburgh; with some additional fleet based in remote sites such as Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness. Fleet vehicles include LGV's, Extending Trailers, 18 seat (inc. driver) buses, vans (refrigerated), 4 x4's and cars. Some vehicles have emergency response blue lights installed and some have fridge units installed. The servicing and maintenance in this Lot for onsite work incl. intermediate servicing / 8 weekly inspections, midyear wheelchair/platform hoist inspection, 150 hour generator interim service, vehicle service, ad hoc and emergency repairs is split covering the different vehicle types (trailers, LGV / PCV, car / van minibus).. Contract Period -- 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend 2x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485857 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,313,455 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAYCOLL TRUCK AND TRAILER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485857
- 27 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477304

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477304
  NHS National Services Scotland Vehicle Maintenance - The NHS Requirement is for an NHS National Services Scotland Vehicle maintenance contract covering both the Scottish Breast Screening mammography trailers and the SNBTS fleet. The NHS Requirement will be split into six Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately. Lot 1 Breast Screening Annual service/inspection and scheduled maintenance Lot 2 Breast Screening Onsite work including intermediate servicing, ad hoc and emergency repairs Lot 3 SNBTS Annual service/inspection and scheduled maintenance (Central Belt - Edinburgh & Glasgow) Lot 4 SNBTS Annual service/inspection and scheduled maintenance (Northern Arch - Aberdeen, Dundee & Inverness) Lot 5 SNBTS Onsite work including intermediate servicing/8 weekly inspections, ad hoc and emergency repairs (Central Belt - Edinburgh & Glasgow) Lot 6 SNBTS Onsite work including intermediate servicing/8 weekly inspections, ad hoc and emergency repairs (Northern Arch - Aberdeen, Dundee & Inverness) The contract will commence 5 September 2023 to 4 September 2026 with 2x 12 month extensions (up to 4 September 2028). The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.5 and 11.2.6 covers the 36 months contract duration and the 24 month extension period of the agreement.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485857
  NHS National Services Scotland Vehicle Maintenance - The NHS Requirement was for an NHS National Services Scotland Vehicle maintenance contract covering both the Scottish Breast Screening mammography trailers and the SNBTS fleet. The NHS Requirement was split into six Lots. Each Lot was evaluated and awarded separately. Lot 1 Breast Screening Annual service/inspection and scheduled maintenance Lot 2 Breast Screening Onsite work including intermediate servicing, ad hoc and emergency repairs Lot 3 SNBTS Annual service/inspection and scheduled maintenance (Central Belt - Edinburgh & Glasgow) Lot 4 SNBTS Annual service/inspection and scheduled maintenance (Northern Arch - Aberdeen, Dundee & Inverness) Lot 5 SNBTS Onsite work including intermediate servicing/8 weekly inspections, ad hoc and emergency repairs (Central Belt - Edinburgh & Glasgow) Lot 6 SNBTS Onsite work including intermediate servicing/8 weekly inspections, ad hoc and emergency repairs (Northern Arch - Aberdeen, Dundee & Inverness) The contract will commence 5 September 2023 to 4 September 2026 with 2x 12 month extensions (up to 4 September 2028). The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.7 and V.2.4 covers the 36 months contract duration and the 24 month extension period of the agreement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730207
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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