Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Grampian
Summerfield House, 2 Eday Road
Aberdeen
AB15 6RE
UK
Contact person: Peter Obosi
Telephone: +44 3454566000
E-mail: peter.obosi@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhsgrampian.org
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00200
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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
Patient Lifting Equipment Inspection, Certification & Servicing
Reference number: OC002-25
II.1.2) Main CPV code
50421000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Patient Lifting Equipment Inspection, Certification, Servicing and Repairs.
The Inspection and Certification of equipment are for equipment within the Acute (Hospital) Setting.
While the Certification, servicing and Repair of Patient Lifting Equipment are for those within the Community Setting.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33192600
50421000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM5
Main site or place of performance:
NHS Grampian and Community Settings across the North Eastern Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Certification of Patient Lifting Equipment in the Acute Setting.
And;
Certification, servicing and Repair of Patient Lifting Equipment in the Community Setting.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend for additional two years (1+1).
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please see ITT Documents for more information.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
The Contract is open to Contractors that are UKAS accredited and can demonstrate their competency by holding professional qualifications.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The form of contract will be the NHS Grampian's terms and Conditions for the Provision of Services.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
08/12/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
08/12/2025
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Online via PCS-Tender
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Procurement Department
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Please see ITT Documents for more information.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30239. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
NHS Grampian is committed to maximising Community Benefits from its procurement activities in order to build economic, social or environmental conditions into the delivery of the board’s contracts. In the Tender Submission, the bidder may be required to detail any social, economic and environmental benefits associated with contract performance during the contract term in the event of their appointment, in particular, within any of the following areas:
Social Benefits e.g. jobs, work experience, training, apprenticeships and mentoring.
Economic Benefits e.g. use of Small, Medium Enterprises, promotion of opportunities to Social Enterprises and the Voluntary Sector, community consultation, young person engagement, and community sponsorship.
Environmental Benefits e.g. public art projects, community improvement projects, resources for community environmental initiatives and physical infrastructure.
Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list and may be changed or modified at the time of contract award.
(SC Ref:815127)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1WP
UK
Telephone: +44 1224657200
E-mail: aberdeen@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/11/2025