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LVAD Support

ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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31 Oct 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, has recently completed a procurement process for "LVAD Support," aimed at securing repair and maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment under the main category of services. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and culminated in an active award to Abbott Medical U.K Ltd. Key details include that the contract commenced on 1st November 2025 and will run until 31st October 2028, with a signed agreement value of £25,650 (gross) and a net value of £21,375, in GBP currency. The procurement relates to the healthcare services industry, offering services particularly in the UKH12 region.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment maintenance, providing a three-year window for engagement with a major NHS trust. Large-scale companies with established capabilities in healthcare services and familiarity with the demands of central government contracts could find this tender particularly beneficial, given the trust's status as a central public authority. Successful participation could lead to enhanced reputation and more opportunities within the healthcare procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LVAD Support

Notice Description

S&M from the OEM provider for LVAD equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070021-2025
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
Large

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
£21,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20251 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
ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
papworth.purchasing@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01223639000

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0AY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBOTT MEDICAL

Further Information

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