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LHC263 - MAINTENANCE OF MOBILE CT SCREENING TRAILER(S)

LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Oct 2025 at 12:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed a tender process for the maintenance of mobile CT screening trailers, labelled LHC263. This contract, which falls under the services category, involves preventative maintenance and extended warranty for medical equipment. The procurement was executed directly without competition, as it was below the threshold for open tenders. The contract was awarded to W.H. Bence (Coachworks) Limited, a company based in Bristol. The award was finalised on 23rd October 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st November 2025 and concluding on 31st October 2028. The entire framework is valued at £97,800 gross.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of medical and surgical equipment. SMEs, particularly those with experience in handling complex medical devices, can view this sector as having diverse potential for growth. By engaging with NHS Trusts and similar public authorities, businesses can build a strong portfolio in the central government healthcare market, reinforcing their presence in the industry. W.H. Bence (Coachworks) Limited's involvement underscores the value that firms with expertise in technical maintenance can bring, making such opportunities ideal for enterprises aiming to expand their service offerings and establish long-term contracts with health sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LHC263 - MAINTENANCE OF MOBILE CT SCREENING TRAILER(S)

Notice Description

SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND EXTENDED WARRANTY

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d280
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067834-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Layton O'Sullivan
Contact Email
layton.osullivan@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07500995160

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L14 3PE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Broadgreen
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W.H. BENCE (COACHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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