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BHSCT Maintenance and Validation of Puricore Endoscope Drying Cabinets

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 13:21

Award

02 Jun 2025 at 12:55

Award

02 Jun 2025 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has completed the procurement process for the maintenance and validation of Puricore endoscope drying cabinets, awarding the contract to STERIS Solutions Limited. This contract, designated as BGC0686, involves the routine service, repair, and annual validation of drying cabinets at Belfast Trust premises. The service is to be delivered directly on-site from 1st July 2025 to 31st May 2030, with potential extensions until November 2034, contingent on six-month reviews. The tender falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and is applicable within the region of Northern Ireland (UKN). The procurement stage of this process is at the completion, and a direct award was used due to the exclusive rights held by STERIS. The contract is valued at £950,000, with a gross amount of £1,140,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services in the medical sector, particularly those capable of managing intellectual property and handling exclusive rights-based contracts. The direct award to STERIS Solutions Limited highlights the potential for businesses with unique capabilities or products to engage in competitive bidding if they possess similar exclusive service rights or technological advantages. Companies with a strong track record in medical equipment maintenance or with a focus on expanding into the Northern Irish healthcare market will find this contract noteworthy for strategic growth and networking within the public authority sector.

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Notice Title

BHSCT Maintenance and Validation of Puricore Endoscope Drying Cabinets

Notice Description

Routine service, quarterly and annual validation of Puricore endoscope drying cabinets located within the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. Service and repairs to be provided onsite at Belfast Trust premises. Duration - 01/07/25 to 31/05/30, with potential extension to 30/11/34 in 6 monthly steps.

Procurement Information

Evidence was provided that confirmed that Steris Solutions Limited has exclusive rights as regards provision of the service covered by this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035441-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2030 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
BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Harold Gordon
Contact Email
estates.contracts@belfasttrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
02895048954

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6BA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STERIS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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