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WHHT - MAINT - Lung Function Machine

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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17 Sep 2025 at 07:37

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08 Sep 2025 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Watford, UK, has awarded a direct contract to VYAIRE UK 236 LIMITED for the maintenance of lung function and CPET equipment. The procurement, titled "WHHT - MAINT - Lung Function Machine," falls under the services industry category and spans a 5-year maintenance service contract for equipment located at Hemel and Watford General Hospital. The procurement method employed was direct award, primarily due to the technical necessity, with the contract period starting on 30th September 2025 and concluding on 29th September 2030. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a pending status as of 17th September 2025, following a standstill period ending on 26th September 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in high-tech medical equipment maintenance, particularly those with expertise in lung function and CPET machines. It underscores the importance of possessing unique technical capabilities, as the procurement was awarded on the basis of the supplier being uniquely qualified. SMEs specialising in niche market services within the healthcare sector could find substantial growth if they can uniquely position themselves to meet technical requirements similar to those of VYAIRE UK 236 LIMITED, the contracted supplier for this maintenance service.

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Notice Title

WHHT - MAINT - Lung Function Machine

Notice Description

5-year Maintenance Service Contract Service and maintenance contract for lung function and CPET equipment across Hemel and WGH (4x lung function machines, 1x CPET machine)

Procurement Information

This equipment can only be maintained by the sole supplier. A service contract from any other provider is not available for Vyaire equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057155-2025
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
SME

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
£132,325 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Bailie Curtis
Contact Email
bailie.curtis@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+441707356172

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD18 0HB
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Vicarage
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VYAIRE UK 236

Further Information

Notice Documents

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