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24 Jul 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Sitewide Macerator upgrade" was conducted by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, located in Manchester, United Kingdom, and pertains to the medical equipment industry. This procurement, classified under CPV code 33100000, followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage reached the award phase with an active status, and the contract period extends from 16 June 2026 to 15 June 2027. Key dates include the tender end date on 15 June 2026, with the award being published on 24 July 2026. The total contract value is £30,889.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the medical equipment sector, particularly those that can provide efficient sitewide macerator systems. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSE, the contract's engagement with large-scale supplier Vernacare International Limited indicates suitability for businesses capable of delivering at a comparable scale. This opportunity can offer substantial growth potential for businesses aiming to secure contracts within NHS infrastructure projects, demonstrating expertise and reliability in delivering essential medical equipment upgrades.

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Notice Title

Sitewide Macerator upgrade

Notice Description

URN for this order only - PUL 061 25 NHS Supply Chain.Sitewide Macerator upgrade

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bce5f2fb-02aa-476b-81f1-c1ed8cf2255b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1659217d-9894-438a-a010-06496a73b76e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,889 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,889 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 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
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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