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Fabian Ventilator

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION

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23 Feb 2026 at 10:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation has completed the procurement process for a comprehensive maintenance contract for a Fabian Ventilator, with AQUILANT LIMITED as the supplier. This award, under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment, covers a service period from 14th November 2025 to 13th February 2026. With a total contract value of £25,447.27, the procurement undertaken through a selective method involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The ventilator maintenance services are targeted at the Gloucestershire region in the United Kingdom. The award date was 14th November 2025, signalling the transition from the tender to award stage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment repair and maintenance services. Although not specifically targeted at small or voluntary sector enterprises, businesses with expertise in medical and surgical equipment servicing would find this contract lucrative. AQUILANT LIMITED, a supplier identified as an SME, has successfully secured the contract, suggesting opportunities for similar sized entities in future tenders. The selective procurement method suggests that businesses within established frameworks or those capable of forming alliances with such networks may have advantageous prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fabian Ventilator

Notice Description

Fully comprehensive maintenance contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8678747d-d5a9-4a8c-9bf0-184216193a4d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,447 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,447 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUILANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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