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Maintenance for ABL90 Blood Gas Analysers

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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21 May 2026 at 17:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Maintenance for ABL90 Blood Gas Analysers" was conducted by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and falls under the services industry category. Located in Nottingham, within the East Midlands region of England, this process was awarded on 11 March 2026 and has been completed with an active status. The contract, valued at £129,459.60 GBP, covers the maintenance of blood analysers and runs from 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2027. The procurement method used was a direct award, not available through a framework, indicating a tailored selection process specific to the needs of the institution.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision and maintenance of medical equipment, specifically blood gas analysers. While the awarded supplier is Radiometer Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), it reflects an avenue for similar enterprises to engage in future contracts by offering specialised maintenance services and securing long-term institutional collaborations. Companies with expertise in laboratory equipment servicing, particularly those not part of large frameworks, would be well-suited to explore similar procurement opportunities to expand their business reach in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance for ABL90 Blood Gas Analysers

Notice Description

Direct award - not available through framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b064caf-bd1c-448e-8986-9f0f7ddbd3ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,459 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,459 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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 HOSPITALS 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

RADIOMETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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