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Direct Award for Planned Maintenance of Proprietary Nurse Call Systems at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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24 Jul 2025 at 17:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award contract for the planned maintenance of proprietary nurse call systems at the Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is carried out under the procurement method of direct award, justified by the technical exclusivity of the supplier, Static Systems Group. The contract is legally supported by the Procurement Act 2023 and takes effect from 6th August 2025, terminating on 5th August 2030. The process commenced with an award notice published on 24th July 2025 and is part of the broader public authority central government framework in the United Kingdom, specifically within the West Midlands region.

This tender provides a unique opportunity for businesses directly involved in the service and maintenance of proprietary systems to expand their operations in the healthcare sector by potentially collaborating with or supplying to the original equipment manufacturer, Static Systems Group. Companies with expertise in system maintenance services, particularly those familiar with closed-loop solutions where all updates and support are managed by the original supplier, would find this contract advantageous. Engaging in such exclusive procurement processes can enhance a business’s profile and open doors to future opportunities within technically specialised markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award for Planned Maintenance of Proprietary Nurse Call Systems at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital

Notice Description

This contract is for the maintenance and support of a proprietary nurse call system supplied by Static Systems Group (SSG). The system operates as a closed-loop solution, with all servicing, software updates, and component support exclusively available through the original manufacturer.

Procurement Information

This direct award is made under Schedule 5, Exception 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, on the grounds that only one supplier can deliver the required services for technical reasons, relating to the proprietary nature of the nurse call system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042952-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£169,970 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

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