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Provision of Replacement Nurse Call System

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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17 Jul 2025 at 12:59

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited, aiming to replace their existing nurse call system. This contract falls under the category of electrical components and took place in Sunderland, situated within the UKC23 region of the United Kingdom. Classified as a direct award, the process was justified by the technical integration with Mediplan Limited’s systems already in place. Mediplan Limited, located in Sheffield, has been awarded this contract. This procurement reached the award stage on 17th July 2025, with an anticipated contract start date on 1st August 2025 and completion expected by 31st July 2028.

For businesses specialising in electrical components and systems integration, this tender exemplifies the opportunities available for direct awards where a pre-existing relationship or technical requirement exists. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on healthcare technology and support services could find particular growth potential in contracts like this by leveraging their expertise to meet specific integration needs. Mediplan Limited, categorised as an SME, successfully secured this opportunity, highlighting the viability for similar-sized businesses in the sector to engage with public sector contracts for enhancing their growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Replacement Nurse Call System

Notice Description

Provision of replacement nurse call system on behalf of Choice Ltd.

Procurement Information

This forms part of an Integration with Mediplan nurse call system already in the organisation. The replacement is on a like for like basis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056145
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040956-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31681400 - Electrical components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 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
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
choice.contractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDIPLAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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