Award

Lung Function Equipment

ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2025 at 10:10

Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on the acquisition of lung function equipment, classified under medical equipment. The process concluded with the awarding of the contract to Vitalograph Limited on October 20, 2025, with the contract having been signed on August 20, 2025. The contract entails an active award for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and post-warranty maintenance of pulmonary function equipment meant for both the Cambridge University Hospital and Royal Papworth Hospital. The procurement followed an open procedure under the legal framework provided by CELEX, with the initial tender having opened for submissions until February 11, 2025, located in Cambridge, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the medical and diagnostic equipment industry, particularly those specialising in supplying and maintaining advanced pulmonary function systems. Companies with a focus on providing high-quality and technically sophisticated medical goods can leverage this type of contract to establish or enhance a foothold in the healthcare supply chain. The selection criteria highlighted a balanced priority on social value, clinical and laboratory importance, technical performance, and cost efficiency, indicating a strong preference for bids that offer comprehensive value beyond mere pricing. Businesses with robust post-warranty support and proven technical capability would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Lung Function Equipment

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of Pulmonary Function Equipment for Cambridge University Hospital & Royal Papworth Hospital

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of Pulmonary Function Equipment for Cambridge University Hospital & Royal Papworth Hospital

8 years from the date of installation, 12 months warranty and 7 years of support - Will need to confirm date of installation and start of contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066627-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Eos Wong, Procurement
Contact Email
eos.wong1@nhs.net, papworth.purchasing@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1223638000, +44 7719412765

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITALOGRAPH

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