--- title: "Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000815202" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815202" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815202.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815202.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND" published: "2026-02-18" --- # Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000815202 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815202) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815202.json) ## Summary NHS Highland, based in Inverness, is engaged in the Tender stage of procuring services related to "Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services." The procurement process entails comprehensive maintenance and inspection services across NHS Highland sites, excluding Argyll & Bute, to ensure compliance with PUWER and LOLER regulations. The procurement follows an open procedure with electronic submissions due by 20th March 2026. The total contract value is £126,000, and the service period ranges from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2030, with a potential extension for 12 months. NHS Highland, a key public health authority, seeks service providers to uphold rigorous standards across its healthcare facilities, including hospitals and care homes. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health equipment maintenance and statutory compliance services, particularly those with expertise in safety regulations and healthcare environments. Organisations holding UKAS or equivalent certifications, especially in quality and health & safety standards, are well-positioned to compete. The contract's emphasis on community benefits encourages suppliers to propose enhancements that promote social and economic wellbeing within the NHS Highland jurisdiction. Businesses providing innovative service solutions that align with the procurement criteria—quality and price—alongside strong economic and technical credentials, stand to benefit from this opportunity to partner with a prominent healthcare authority. ## Notice NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under PUWER and LOLER across NHS Highland sites ### Lot Information Annual PPM Servicing & Maintenance PUWER NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under PUWER and LOLER across NHS Highland sites (excluding Argyll & Bute). The equipment that requires serviced and maintained shall be located in Healthcare Facilities of NHS Highland. These includes both Hospital and care home settings. Renewal: The Contract has an option to extend for up to a further 12 months then it will be subject to renewal. Bi-annual Thorough Examinations LOLER NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under PUWER and LOLER across NHS Highland sites (excluding Argyll & Bute). The equipment that requires serviced and maintained shall be located in Healthcare Facilities of NHS Highland. These includes both Hospital and care home settings. Renewal: The Contract has an option to extend for up to a further 12 months then it will be subject to renewal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549842 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | If contract isn't extended - 2031 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £126,000 | | 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 | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment ## Release History - 18 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549842 - 10 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543089 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543089&idx=1 10th November 2025 - HH042-25-HB Market Research Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543089 Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services - NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under PUWER and LOLER across NHS Highland sites - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549842 Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services - NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under PUWER and LOLER across NHS Highland sites ## Notice URLs - http:// - 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-r6ebe6-0000815202 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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