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title: "HH375-26-TW04 Dunbar Community Hospital and MIU Medical Cover"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833768"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# HH375-26-TW04 Dunbar Community Hospital and MIU Medical Cover

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833768

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## Summary

NHS Highland has awarded a services contract for medical support at Dunbar Community Hospital and Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) in Thurso, located in the North Highland region. This procurement falls under the health industry category and involved an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement was justified by the need for continuity of care by local general practitioners as part of a strategic clinical plan. The contract was signed on 1st June 2026 and is valued at £122,121. It spans two years, with an optional extension for an additional 12 months. The procurement stage is complete, and the main contractor is Thurso & Halkirk Medical Practice. This contract aims to ensure that GPs lead and provide critical medical services in the local community.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for local healthcare providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the medical services sector. Businesses that are well-integrated into the community and those that boast experienced medical personnel with the capacity to operate and manage small hospital wards and MIUs are ideally suited to compete in this and similar contracts. The focus on providing GP-led, multidisciplinary healthcare highlights the potential for practices to expand services and roles, aligning with strategic healthcare delivery plans. Engaging in such contracts fosters business growth while contributing to essential community healthcare services.

## Notice

NHS Highland requires the provision of medical support to a 6 bed Community Hospital Ward and MIU at Dunbar Hospital, Thurso.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires the provision of medical support to a 6 bed Community Hospital Ward a Minor Injuries Unit which is nurse led, supported by the GP at Dunbar Hospital, Thurso. Dunbar Hospital includes a 6-bed inpatient unit for providing GP acute and rehabilitation services to patients and end of life care. There is no input from consultant physician. The model is GP-led; with daily (Monday-Friday) presence from a local GP. There is also a Minor Injuries Unit, also covered by the GP. The Contract is for two years with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

### Procurement Information

This is a small community hospital providing care to the people of Thurso and West Caithness. Its role forms part of a clinical strategy to deliver care, particularly to older adults, close to their own community, with care provided by their own GPs. Continuity of care is particularly important for this patient group. For this reason, it is essential that medical cover is provided by local practices, with GPs fulfilling their role as Expert Medical Generalists, in line with the GMS contract, and leading the wider multidisciplinary team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557556 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 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 | £122,121 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111200 - Medical hospital services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557556

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557556
  HH375-26-TW04 Dunbar Community Hospital and MIU Medical Cover - NHS Highland requires the provision of medical support to a 6 bed Community Hospital Ward and MIU at Dunbar Hospital, Thurso.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833768

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