Tender

LOLER Testing and Certification - 2026/27

ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 07:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has issued a tender titled "LOLER Testing and Certification - 2026/27" for services within the lift-maintenance industry. This procurement involves testing lifting equipment and patient hoists within the acute hospital environment. Located in Cambridge, East of England, the contract spans from 31st August 2026 to 31st August 2027. This tender, under the open procedure below threshold method, is currently in the tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 25th May 2026. The anticipated contract value is £44,986 GBP.

This tender presents a profitable opportunity for businesses specialising in lift-maintenance services, particularly those with experience in hospital environments. SMEs are encouraged to compete, given their suitability in the procurement process. Companies offering innovative solutions for equipment testing and certification could find growth potential through partnering with a prominent healthcare provider like Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, strengthening their portfolio and expanding their market reach within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LOLER Testing and Certification - 2026/27

Notice Description

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 - Testing of Patient hoists and lifting equipment in acute hospital environment. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14316636-4644-499d-b110-1f7342151a24
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,986 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0AY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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