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Servicing and Maintenance of the MGPS at the Queen's Medical Centre

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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16 Apr 2025 at 08:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to Midland Medical Services Ltd (MMS) for the servicing and maintenance of the medical gas pipeline system (MGPS) at the Queen's Medical Centre, located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations (CPV 50712000). This tender has progressed to the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2030. Key dates include the award date on 16 April 2025 and the tender end date on 15 April 2025. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from the NHS Shared Business Services (NHSSBS) SBS10166 Hard Facilities Management 2 Framework.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical gas systems maintenance and servicing. With a contract value of £590,000 and a potential extension of up to three additional years, companies in the relevant sectors can anticipate steady business growth and long-term engagement. The critical nature of the services, which include planned preventative maintenance and reactive call-outs, means that businesses capable of ensuring the safety and reliability of medical gas systems will find this tender particularly suitable. Considering the provided opportunity, organisations with relevant expertise and compliance capabilities are well-positioned to compete effectively. While Midland Medical Services Ltd (MMS) is the current supplier, larger enterprises due to the contract's scale may find the next phases of the procurement process beneficial for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Servicing and Maintenance of the MGPS at the Queen's Medical Centre

Notice Description

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (The Trust) has awarded a contract for ongoing servicing and maintenance of the medical gas pipeline system (MGPS) located at the Queen's Medical Centre (The Services). An MGPS comprises a source of supply, pipeline distribution system, terminal units (to which the user connects and disconnects medical equipment) and a warning/alarm system. Systems include for, but are not limited to, provision of: oxygen, nitrous oxide and medical air for respiratory and surgical applications. To ensure the MGPS operates safely and reliably, the Trust requires a contractor to provide regular planned preventative maintenance to mitigate risks of faults or failures occurring as well as reactive maintenance services, such as call outs. A minor issue, such as a leak in the pipeline for example, may have major consequences such as patient fatality as a result of oxygen deprivation. The purpose of the Services is to ensure the Trust complies with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 02-01 as well as applicable standards and relevant legislation. The objective is to ensure the provision of safe and reliable MGPS for administering of medical gases (E.g. oxygen) to patients under the care of the Trust. The Term is 24 months to 30 April 2027 with the option to extend for a further 36 months. This extension shall take the form of three 12 month incremental periods. The Contract has been procured via direct award as permitted via Sub-Lot 8.5 under Lot 8 (Ancillary Estates Services) of the NHS Shared Business Services (NHSSBS) SBS10166 Hard Facilities Management 2 Framework. https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/hard-facilities-management-2-hard-fm/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a95d6e9-e76e-4426-926f-4839c0023859
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee0cecef-d1f1-4447-8ff3-310c4f94b1a8
Current Stage
Award
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

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£590,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£590,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDLAND MEDICAL SERVICES LTD (MMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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