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title: "Lot 2 Transport for Renal Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000765341"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# Lot 2 Transport for Renal Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000765341

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## Summary

NHS Highland has initiated an open procurement process for "Lot 2 Transport for Renal Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute." This tender is specifically aimed at providing transportation services for renal patients located primarily in the catchment areas of Mid Argyll & Kintyre, with possibilities to extend services to other Argyll regions such as Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond upon mutual agreement with the contractor. The procurement falls under the health services category, with NHS Highland acting as the buyer organisation. Submissions are invited electronically, and the tender period concludes on 14 January 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 11 February 2025 and lasts until 10 February 2026, with provision for extension. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, highlights service quality as a critical award criterion.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those with experience in healthcare transportation. Companies with a strong focus on providing reliable, high-quality services could greatly benefit from participating in this tender. The contract offers a financial ceiling of £166,800, allowing for sustainable business growth and expansion. SMEs that meet the specified financial and operational requirements, particularly those with proven experience and an established infrastructure within the geographical scope, are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

The Authority requires a transportation service for renal patients residing in the catchment area of Mid Argyll & Kintyre. Provision of services to other areas of Argyll including Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond may be requested from time to time and will be subject to mutual agreement between the Authority and Contractor.

### Lot Information

Oban, Lorn and Isles

NHS Highland (Argyll and Bute HSCP) requires a transportation service for patients residing in the catchment areas of Oban Lorn & Isles and Mid Argyll & Kintyre. The main Renal Unit accessed by patients from both areas is the Highlands (Belford Hospital, Fort William) and Glasgow and surrounding areas (mainly Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria). This remains subject to change. Journeys are required up to 3 times per week per patient usually from their home to their Renal Unit and return for patients to receive Dialysis. Dialysis appointments maybe spread across all seven days of the week and will include public and statutory holidays. Provision of services to other areas of Argyll including Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond may be requested from time to time (subject to mutual agreement). This service is for patients that while chronically ill, can walk unaided.. Additional Lots may be added at a later date.

Renewal: The contract has an extension option of 1 + 1 + 1 which will bring the total contract length to four years if all extension options are used.

Mid Argyll and Kintyre Peninsula

NHS Highland (Argyll and Bute HSCP) requires a transportation service for patients residing in the catchment area of Mid Argyll & Kintyre. The main Renal Units accessed by patients from this area are the Campbeltown Hospital and the Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria. This remains subject to change. Journeys are required up to 3 times per week per patient usually from their home to their Renal Unit and return for patients to receive Dialysis. Dialysis appointments may be spread across all seven days of the week and will include public and statutory holidays.. Additional Lots may be added at a later date.

Renewal: Contract period is for two years with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534131 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £438,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled, Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | TLM8 West Central Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534131
- 11 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520030
- 13 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514184
- 3 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506464
- 2 May 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504377

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520030&idx=5
  24th December 2024 - HH071-24-HB Lot 2 Estimated Miles Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520030&idx=13
  24th December 2024 - HH071-24-HB Lot 2 Estimated Miles Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520030&idx=4
  24th December 2024 - HH071-24-HB Lot 2 Pricing Schedule Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520030&idx=12
  24th December 2024 - HH071-24-HB Lot 2 Pricing Schedule Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520030&idx=2
  24th December 2024 - HH071-24-HB Lot 2 Specification of Requirements Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520030&idx=11
  24th December 2024 - HH071-24-HB Lot 2 Specification of Requirements Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520030&idx=10
  16th December 2024 - NHSH Conditions of Contract Services July 2021
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520030&idx=6
  11th December 2024 - HH071-24-HB Lot 2 Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520030&idx=7
  11th December 2024 - HH071-24-HB Lot 2 Certificate of Bona Fide Tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520030&idx=8
  11th December 2024 - HH071-24-HB Lot 2 Schedule of Non-disclosure
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520030&idx=9
  11th December 2024 - HH071-24-HB Lot 2 Variation from Contract Terms Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520030&idx=1
  11th December 2024 - HH071-24-HB Lot 2 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520030&idx=3
  11th December 2024 - HH071-24-HB Lot 2 Technical Questions Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504377
  Transport for Renal Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute - The Authority requires a transportation service for Renal patients residing in the catchment areas of Oban Lorn & Isles and Mid Argyll & Kintyre. Provision of services to other areas of Argyll including Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond may be requested from time to time and will be subject to mutual agreement between the Authority and Contractor.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506464
  Transport for Renal Dialysis Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute - The Authority requires a transportation service for renal patients residing in the catchment areas of Oban Lorn & Isles and Mid Argyll & Kintyre. Provision of services to other areas of Argyll including Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond may be requested from time to time and will be subject to mutual agreement between the Authority and Contractor.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514184
  Transport for Renal Dialysis Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute - The Authority requires a transportation service for renal patients residing in the catchment areas of Oban Lorn & Isles and Mid Argyll & Kintyre. Provision of services to other areas of Argyll including Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond may be requested from time to time and will be subject to mutual agreement between the Authority and Contractor.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520030
  Lot 2 Transport for Renal Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute - The Authority requires a transportation service for renal patients residing in the catchment area of Mid Argyll & Kintyre. Provision of services to other areas of Argyll including Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond may be requested from time to time and will be subject to mutual agreement between the Authority and Contractor.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534131
  Lot 2 Transport for Renal Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute - The Authority requires a transportation service for renal patients residing in the catchment area of Mid Argyll & Kintyre. Provision of services to other areas of Argyll including Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond may be requested from time to time and will be subject to mutual agreement between the Authority and Contractor.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765341
- https://www.bmj.com/careers/job/203710/general-medical-practitioner-s-/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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