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title: "V002/26 Macerator Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832889"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# V002/26 Macerator Service Contract

Buyer: NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832889

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated as a tender by NHS Golden Jubilee, culminated in awarding a Macerator Service Contract to Vernacare International Limited. Located in Clydebank, NHS Golden Jubilee's tender pertained to the health industry, requiring services for the macerators across their site. This contract falls under the 'services' category and was managed through a limited procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement stage concluded with the contract's completion, and a formal award was signed on 22nd May 2026. The contract, valued at £54,848.64, covers two six-monthly preventative maintenance visits annually for four years, conducted on 22 macerator units dispersed across the site.

This tender represents a targeted opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and facility maintenance services, specifically those able to provide technical servicing compliant with manufacturer warranties. While the opportunity was directly awarded to Vernacare International Limited due to their exclusive capability to meet the requirements from NHS Golden Jubilee, similar companies within the health service maintenance sector could use this as a case study to pivot or strengthen their offerings. Businesses with expertise in maintaining medical equipment, especially those stationed within or looking to expand into the UKM81 region, might benefit by aligning themselves with the procurement standards and requirements of public health institutions like NHS Golden Jubilee for future opportunities.

## Notice

The National Waiting Times Centre Board (Golden Jubilee) has a requirement specifically for the servicing of macerators on site - including two six-monthly preventative maintenance visits per annum, including a major service and full functional checks for 22 macerator units located across site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Waiting Times Centre Board (Golden Jubilee) intends to enter into a four year contract with Vernacare Ltd as the only supplier capable of meeting the Board's requirements. In accordance with our interpretation of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the required services can only be provided by a particular operator for technical reasons. The requirement is specifically for the servicing of macerators on site - including two six-monthly preventative maintenance visits per annum, including a major service and full functional checks for 22 macerator units located across site.

### Procurement Information

Under Regulation 33(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, competition is absent for technical reasons. The National Waiting Times Centre Board (Golden Jubilee) is satisfied that Vernacare Ltd is the only provider capable of meeting the Board requirements due to Vernacare Ltd supplying all on-site macerators and stands as the sole contractor capable of providing the expertise and approved parts required to maintain compliant service. To preserve manufacturer's warranty it is mandatory that any maintenance and servicing is carried out exclusively by approved contractors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558321 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,848 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE |
| Locality | CLYDEBANK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G81 4DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Clydebank Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558321

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN558321&idx=1
  19th June 2026 - GJ T&C'S Services 2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558321
  V002/26 Macerator Service Contract - The National Waiting Times Centre Board (Golden Jubilee) has a requirement specifically for the servicing of macerators on site - including two six-monthly preventative maintenance visits per annum, including a major service and full functional checks for 22 macerator units located across site.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsgoldenjubilee.co.uk/home/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832889
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832889

## Provenance

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