Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Procurement Department, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 84 Castle Street
Glasgow
G4 0SF
UK
Telephone: +44 1412015388
E-mail: emma.mccarthy3@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10722
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
GGC1006 Estates Training Provider Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79632000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Board intends to commence the procurement of an Estates Compliance Training Framework to support the delivery of specialist compliance training across NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) sites.
The current annual value of the service is circa 200,000.00 GBP per annum.
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform the market of this forthcoming opportunity and to engage with suitably qualified training providers to help shape the structure of the future procurement exercise.
The proposed framework will include six (6) distinct lots, each defined by discipline, and governed by an overarching specification and common terms and conditions. The framework aims to ensure consistent, compliant as well a high-quality delivery of statutory and technical training across all NHSGGC sites.
Indicative Lots:
Lot 1 – Water Systems
Training in a healthcare environment to allow candidates to be appointed and re-appointed as Authorised Person – Water in accordance with SHTM 04-01.
Lot 2 – High Voltage (HV)
Training in a healthcare environment to allow candidates to be appointed and re-appointed as Authorised Person – High Voltage in accordance with SHTM 06-03.
Lot 3 – Low Voltage (LV)
Training in a healthcare environment to allow candidates to be appointed and re-appointed as Authorised Person – Low Voltage in accordance with SHTM 06-02.
Lot 4 – Ventilation Systems
Training in a healthcare environment to allow candidates to be appointed and re-appointed as Authorised Person – Ventilation in accordance with SHTM 03-01.
Lot 5 – Pressure Systems
Training in a healthcare environment to allow candidates to be appointed and re-appointed as Authorised Person – Pressure Systems in accordance with SHTM 06-03.
Lot 6 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS)
Training in a healthcare environment to allow candidates to be appointed and re-appointed as Authorised Person – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems in accordance with SHTM 02-01.
The primary objective of this PIN is to understand the market’s capability, capacity as well appetite for participation across the six lots. Suppliers are invited to express interest and provide feedback on which lots they are likely to bid for, to help inform the final procurement structure and lotting approach.
NHSGGC would like to understand the accreditations and certifications available ie City of Guilds or equivalent. Therefore, NHSGGC will reach out to the interested parties to understand the current market accreditations.
The Board may conduct some market engagement sessions or online briefings to facilitate discussion, gather supplier feedback, and clarify any aspects of the proposed framework. Details of these sessions and any supporting information (such as draft specifications or proposed terms and conditions) will be uploaded to the PCS Additional Documents area in due course, however cannot guarantee this.
This PIN will remain open until Friday 31st of November. Following engagement and market analysis, the Board anticipates publishing the formal Contract Notice in January 2025, with framework award expected later that year.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Water Systems Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80550000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
Main site or place of performance:
Across all NHSGGC sites.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training in a Healthcare environment to allow candidates to be appointed and re-appointed as Authorised Person – Water as outlined in SHTM 04-01.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
High Voltage Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training in a Healthcare environment to allow candidates to be appointed and re-appointed as Authorised Person – High voltage as outlined in SHTM 06-03.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Low Voltage
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training in a Healthcare environment to allow candidates to be appointed and re-appointed as Authorised Person – Low voltage as outlined in SHTM 06-02.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Ventilation Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80550000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training in a Healthcare environment to allow candidates to be appointed and re-appointed as Authorised Person – Vent as outlined in SHTM 03-01.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Pressure System
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training in a Healthcare environment to allow candidates to be appointed and re-appointed as Authorised Person – PS as outlined in SHTM 06-03.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80550000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training in a Healthcare environment to allow candidates to be appointed and re-appointed as Authorised Person – MGPS as outlined in SHTM 02-01.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
30/01/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=814449.
(SC Ref:814449)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/10/2025