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Lease Rental of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) Centrego equipment and purchase of ancillary products

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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28 Jul 2025 at 08:06

Award

19 Jun 2025 at 14:16

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19 Mar 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the lease rental of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) Centrego equipment and purchase of ancillary products. The procurement is within the healthcare industry category, situated at Highbury Hospital, Nottingham. The procurement process, initiated as a direct award, is now in the award stage with the contract commencing on 1st July 2025 and ending on 31st May 2028, with potential extensions. The purpose of this tender is to expand the use of HOCL solutions across key sites at the Trust, driven by the need for safe and effective cleaning and decontamination methods in healthcare settings. The contract was awarded to HOCL Health Ltd, a recognised distributor of Centrego's systems, ensuring compatibility with existing equipment.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare cleaning and disinfection products. Companies experienced in providing equipment that meets stringent health and safety standards, particularly those focused on innovations in infection control solutions, could benefit from engaging with projects of this nature. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) could find opportunities in supplying complementary goods or services that align with the contract's scope, such as maintenance services or additional hygiene products. With a total contract value of £462,000 GBP, there is substantial potential for revenue and growth, particularly for firms capable of supplying compatible equipment and ensuring ongoing service and maintenance.

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Notice Title

Lease Rental of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) Centrego equipment and purchase of ancillary products

Notice Description

The Trust has been trailing HOCL solution in conjunction with other NHS Trusts, in order to establish baselines for efficacy and efficient cleaning and decontamination at Rampton Hospital, using a stable Hypochlorous Acid based solution. The Trust has been using a Centrego Flow 40 and 120 Plus system from Centrego Ltd to generate HOCL solution on site - supplied via HOCL Health Ltd being a distributor of this product. This equipment listed on and complies with GB95 Article List under PT01 - Human Hygiene. Due tot he Health and Safety risks of using various chemical alternatives, the Trust wishes to expand the scope of this project with leasing further machines to produce HOCL around key sites at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Previous Prior Notices UK05 - Transparency Notice FTS 2025/S 000-010082 UK06 - Contract Award Notice FTS 2025/S 000-033773

Procurement Information

The Trust has been trailing the Centrego Flow 40Ltr machine to produce HOCL for at least the last 12 months, which at the time was a novel good/service for the NHS. HOCL Health was approached as they were named as distributor of the Centrego system. Centrego is mentioned on the GB95 Article Directive List that is part of the Health Safety Executive. Existing supplier supplied the original goods and wishes to buy additional machines, with the same compatibility with existing provisions. Using a different machine may result in redesign and modification within our Facilities team which may result in significant costs to the organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eee8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043294-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

39330000 - Disinfection equipment

39830000 - Cleaning products

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Johnson
Contact Email
procurementestatescategory@nottshc.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG6 9DR
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Bulwell Forest
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham North and Kimberley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOCL HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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