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X6 HPV Machines Maintenance

QE FACILITIES LIMITED

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29 Apr 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for maintaining six HPV machines has been completed, with QE Facilities Limited based in Gateshead, England, acting as the buyer. The contract, titled "X6 HPV Machines Maintenance," falls under the services category within the industry classification of machines for cleaning produce. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically through the NHS Supply Chain's Environmental Decontamination framework. The contract was awarded to Inivos Limited and covers the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a total cost of £32,754 excluding VAT. Key dates include the award date on 1 April 2026 and the publication of the award notice on 29 April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the maintenance of cleaning machinery, particularly those with expertise in environmental decontamination. The contract with QE Facilities Limited showcases the potential for large-scale collaborations and provides substantial business growth for companies capable of delivering high-quality maintenance services. Though Inivos Limited won this particular contract, similar future opportunities could arise for businesses specialising in machine maintenance, particularly those not classified as SMEs or VCSEs, given the selective procurement method used.

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Notice Title

X6 HPV Machines Maintenance

Notice Description

Maintenance of x6 HPV Machines Awarded to Invios via NHS Supply Chain framework for Enviromental Decontamination -- 2025/S 000-074584 Period - 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027 Total cost - PS32,754.00 ex VAT, PS39,304.00 inc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b50fe3af-421f-497c-b405-764d48ff89c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73888d79-4f9d-4963-9cee-c6a8b839768d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16611000 - Machines for cleaning produce

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,754 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,754 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INIVOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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