Award

Provision of surgical instrument repairs

KCH INTERVENTIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 11:27

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by KCH Interventional Facilities Management LLP, a buyer located in London, UK, involves the provision of surgical instrument repairs under a competitive flexible procedure. The tender, titled "Provision of surgical instrument repairs," falls under the goods category with an award status of complete. Key dates include the award notice published on 17 April 2026, with a contract period from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029 and a potential one-year extension. The tender process is characterised by an open procurement method, which included submissions from multiple bidders, highlighting opportunities for competitive engagement in the surgical and medical equipment repair industry.

Businesses specialising in surgical instruments are well-suited to leverage this opportunity, particularly those capable of offering high-quality, cost-effective repair services. The procurement aims to consolidate repair services under a single provider to improve operational efficiency and achieve economies of scale. The competitive nature of the tender allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate actively, as evidenced by the successful participation of Uniplex (UK) Ltd. With significant emphasis on compliance with industry standards and quality control, businesses that can align with these requirements stand to benefit from long-term growth and partnership with the KCH Interventional Facilities Management LLP through enhanced transparency and accountability.

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Notice Title

Provision of surgical instrument repairs

Notice Description

Competitive flexible procedure for the provision of surgical instrument repairs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One year possible extension possible, dependant on contractual performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035152-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33169000 - Surgical instruments

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KCH INTERVENTIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE5 9NY
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI45 Lambeth

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Westminster Constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIPLEX (UK

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