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Direct Award for Planned Maintenance of Proprietary Pneumatic Post Tube Systems at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Sep 2025 at 15:41

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05 Sep 2025 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has engaged in a procurement process titled "Direct Award for Planned Maintenance of Proprietary Pneumatic Post Tube Systems at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital." This process, identified as a direct procurement method, was necessary due to the exclusive servicing capabilities of the original manufacturer, Swisslog/SWL Healthcare Limited. The contract, which involves the maintenance of pneumatic tube systems specifically for mechanical and electrical engineering services, has been awarded to SWL Healthcare Limited. The location of the service is Birmingham, with the specific address being the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. The initial contract period is set to commence on 19th September 2025 and conclude on 18th September 2030, with key milestones including the pending award stage and scheduled future contract signature due by 17th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and engineering services, particularly those with a focus on proprietary or exclusive systems. Large enterprises with the capability to deliver specialised technical services could see substantial growth by engaging in such niche markets that demand specific expertise or exclusive agreements. As the contract underscores the importance of technical compatibility and the unique supply chain needs of the public health sector, businesses looking to expand into public authority contracts should consider developing tailored solutions or forming strategic partnerships with original equipment manufacturers like Swisslog/SWL Healthcare Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award for Planned Maintenance of Proprietary Pneumatic Post Tube Systems at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital

Notice Description

This contract is for the maintenance and support of a proprietary pneumatic tube systems supplied by Swisslog/SWL Healthcare Limited. The system operates as a closed-loop solution, with servicing 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054422-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,565 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 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
Not specified
Contact Email
alan.hastings@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWL HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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