Lift and Plant Inspection
Estimated Value
Up to £120,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
2 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is seeking to procure a contractor to carry out statutory inspections, testing and certification of all plant and lift equipment in accordance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant British Standards. Services must include thorough examinations, identification of defects, prioritised recommendations and timely provision of all compliance documentation.
All work must be completed by a competent, qualified person and conducted safely with minimal disruption to operations throughout the SCTS estate. The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is seeking to procure a contractor to carry out statutory inspections, testing and certification of all plant and lift equipment in accordance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant British Standards.
Services must include thorough examinations, identification of defects, prioritised recommendations and timely provision of all compliance documentation. All work must be completed by a competent, qualified person and conducted safely with minimal disruption to operations throughout the SCTS estate including mainland Scotland, Highlands and Islands.
Regulations cited
- Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
- Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Additional details
A full list of court locations can be found at Find us | Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. Additional information: This PIN is issued to inform the market and invite expressions of interest from suppliers with the capability to deliver this service.
It does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure. We will however notify all prospective bidders who express an interest at this stage of issue of a Contract Notice, if published.
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Published
2 June 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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