Planning

Surgical Instrument and Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Service

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

07 Oct 2025 at 12:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Oct 2025 at 08:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process concerning the "Surgical Instrument and Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Service". The procurement, led on behalf of the East Midlands Decontamination Collaboration, focuses on health services within the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of UKF. The preliminary market engagement notice, published on 7th October 2025, invites suppliers to participate in the early market engagement, with a deadline for submissions set for 10th November 2025. The procurement is under the planning stage, with anticipated contract commencement on 12th October 2026, and the contract will last until 12th October 2036.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in decontamination services, as the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust seeks to engage with suppliers to explore innovative solutions and models for their Central Sterile Services Department and endoscope cleaning services. Companies with experience in health-related services and a track record of implementing successful decontamination projects would find this opportunity beneficial for expansion and collaboration. Additionally, suppliers offering cutting-edge technologies or transitional support options could gain a competitive edge in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surgical Instrument and Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Service

Notice Description

This Early Market Engagement (EME) is being led by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH or the 'Authority') on behalf of the East Midlands Decontamination Collaboration (EMDC), a partnership between Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (SFH or SFHFT) (collectively referred to as the 'Collaboration'). * The Collaboration is seeking to engage with decontamination service providers (Suppliers) to raise awareness of its future plans for Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) and endoscope decontamination services. * The purpose of this Early Market Engagement (EME) is to: o Understand what solutions, models, and innovations are currently available in the market. o Learn from previous examples of similar projects delivered elsewhere. o Gather Supplier views on potential delivery approaches, risks, and enablers. o Explore opportunities for collaboration and transitional support options.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to download the EME document via the e-Tendering portal for more information: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Suppliers are required to review all published EME documentation and submit their responses in accordance with the timetable set out in Section 2 If you have any problems with the Electronic Portal, you should contact the helpdesk on 0800 9956035 or by sending an email to support-health@atamis.co.uk . The helpline is open Monday to Friday between 8 am and 6 pm excluding public and bank holidays.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a935
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062885-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Billi Holland
Contact Email
billi.holland1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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