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NGH - Autoclave & Washer Disinfector Service & Validation

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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02 Jun 2025 at 11:47

Award

31 Mar 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves the Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, located in Northampton, UK. The process concerns the "NGH - Autoclave & Washer Disinfector Service & Validation," under the services industry category. The procurement method was a direct award due to pending decisions on a decontamination project, thus no open tenders were conducted. This contract, signed on 30 May 2025, will run from 2 June 2025 to 31 May 2026, with a potential one-year extension until 30 April 2027. The procurement involves system maintenance services specifically tailored for equipment like autoclaves and washer disinfectors, with Bowers Electrical Engineering Services Limited appointed as the supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in system maintenance services for medical or healthcare-related equipment. Businesses skilled in providing comprehensive services, including regular validations and maintenance in hospital settings, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio within the healthcare sector. The contract represents substantial business growth potential, given its value of £380,727, and offers a stable partnership with a reputable public sector institution. Through this engagement, businesses can enhance their market reputation and potentially secure more public sector contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

NGH - Autoclave & Washer Disinfector Service & Validation

Notice Description

Direct award while a decision is made for the benefit of one solution for both trust so nothing can be tendered right now

Procurement Information

Direct award while a decision is made for the benefit of one solution for both trust so nothing can be tendered right now

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04faa3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029129-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£317,272 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£317,272 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Lynda Furness
Contact Email
lynda.furness@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01604634700

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOWERS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

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