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Patient Handling Equipment (Maintenance Services) (LOLER)

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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12 Feb 2025 at 15:01

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12 Feb 2025 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the maintenance services of patient handling equipment, classified under the CPV code 50400000 for repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. This procurement, titled "Patient Handling Equipment (Maintenance Services) (LOLER)," took place through a limited procurement method with a competitive quotation below threshold. The award was made to Essential Healthcare Solutions (UK) Limited. The contract runs from 31 January 2025 to 1 February 2028, with key procurement and relevant award dates published in February 2025. The contract value is £500,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment maintenance sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality repair and maintenance services. Though this specific contract has been awarded to an SME, Essential Healthcare Solutions (UK) Limited, similar future opportunities could benefit SMEs looking to expand their client base within the UK healthcare sector. Larger firms with extensive experience in servicing hospital equipment may also find such tenders beneficial for long-term growth and establishing a reputation in public healthcare procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Handling Equipment (Maintenance Services) (LOLER)

Notice Description

Patient Handling Equipment (Maintenance Services) (LOLER) Additional information: Patient Handling Equipment (Maintenance Services) (LOLER)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af18d5b7-319e-40ed-b4ed-917657218bf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e4239d-130a-44f2-9c7d-84859e6a0a7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 1 Feb 2028 3-4 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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