Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Lothian Health Board
Mainpoint, 2nd Floor, 102 Westport
Edinburgh
EH3 9DN
UK
Contact person: Grace Collins
E-mail: grace.collins4@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nhslothian.scot/
Address of the buyer profile: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00326
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Catering Equipment Maintenance
Reference number: LR3-173-2025
II.1.2) Main CPV code
50883000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Lothian is planning a procurement exercise to appoint a sole contractor to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance on catering equipment within the main kitchens at the following locations:
East Lothian Community Hospital
Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Royal Hospital for Children & Young People
St Johns Hospital
Western General Hospital
It is expected that the contract will have a maximum term of five years. We expect to publish the tender in December 2025 or January 2026.
If your organisation is interested in this opportunity and is likely to submit a bid, please record your interest on this notice.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50883000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
Main site or place of performance:
Edinburgh and the Lothians
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Lothian is planning a procurement exercise to appoint a sole contractor to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance on catering equipment within the main kitchens at the following locations
East Lothian Community Hospital
Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
St Johns Hospital
Western General Hospital
It is expected that the contract will have a maximum term of five years. We expect to publish the tender in December 2025 or January 2026.
If your organisation is interested in this opportunity and is likely to submit a bid, please record your interest on this notice.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
15/01/2026
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=816380.
(SC Ref:816380)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/11/2025