Maintenance contract for a SimNow Simulator

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 14:35

Award

31 Mar 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust has completed a direct procurement process for a maintenance contract of a SimNow Simulator, categorised under services related to the repair and maintenance of medical and surgical equipment. Located at Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, this contract was awarded to Intuitive Surgical Limited from Oxford. The procurement process concluded with the signing date on 27th March 2025, with the contract active since and set to run until 26th March 2029. This procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents opportunities particularly for businesses proficient in providing maintenance services for specialised medical equipment, potentially facilitating growth through partnerships with large public authorities like the NHS. While Intuitive Surgical Limited, a large-scale company, was ultimately awarded the contract, similar tenders could be suitable for SMEs and VCSEs that align with the stringent requirements and standards of working alongside central government public authorities. This contract demonstrates the potential for suppliers to establish long-term relationships through reliable service provision in the medical equipment maintenance industry.

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Notice Title

Maintenance contract for a SimNow Simulator

Notice Description

OEM Maintenance contract for a SimNow Simulator

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fae1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059075-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£52,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTUITIVE SURGICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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