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maintenance contract for a SimNow Simulator

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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31 Mar 2025 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for a maintenance contract for a SimNow Simulator, located at Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment and was awarded on 2025-03-31. The contract period begins on 2025-04-14 and ends on 2029-03-26. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold without competition, indicating a simplified process for smaller contracts. Key dates include the future signature date scheduled for 2025-04-11.

This maintenance contract offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in medical equipment repair and maintenance, especially those that qualify as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By securing this contract, businesses can establish a strong relationship with a major public healthcare provider, thereby enhancing their portfolio and potentially opening up further service opportunities within the healthcare sector. Given the direct procurement method and below-threshold nature, the process is ideally suited for businesses looking to expand without extensive competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

maintenance contract for a SimNow Simulator

Notice Description

maintenance contract for a SimNow Simulator for NUH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fadf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012093-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 26 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sanjeev.sharma10@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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