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title: "Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services (Lot2)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836780"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services (Lot2)

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836780

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed here involves NHS Highland as the buying organisation seeking services in the healthcare industry category. Specifically, the contract titled "Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance, and Inspection Services (Lot2)" entails maintaining and inspecting patient lifting equipment to comply with statutory requirements under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER). This service is required across NHS Highland sites, excluding Argyll & Bute, and pertains to facilities such as hospitals and care homes in the Inverness region. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of July 2026, with NHS Highland contracting Arjo UK Ltd through a limited procurement method for £30,012, based on a direct award due to the contractor's existing knowledge and service continuity requirements.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the healthcare maintenance sector, particularly those with expertise in equipment inspection and servicing. While this contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise for businesses capable of meeting urgent and compliance-focused requirements. Companies with expertise in addressing extreme urgency scenarios and maintaining legal compliance would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Such businesses should demonstrate their capacity to deliver immediate service continuity and ensure safety through thorough knowledge of industry-specific equipment and standards.

## Notice

NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under 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.

### Procurement Information

A direct award to Arjo UK Ltd is required to ensure the continued provision of statutory LOLER inspections across NHS Highland. The award is necessary to maintain legal compliance, protect patient and staff safety, and avoid disruption to a safety-critical service. Arjo UK Ltd is able to provide immediate continuity of service due to its existing knowledge of NHS Highland's equipment and service requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560235 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 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 | £30,012 |

## 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 | ARJO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560235

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560235
  Patient Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Inspection Services (Lot2) - NHS Highland requires the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836780

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