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Nikkiso Belgium BV Maintenance Contract

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Dec 2025 at 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust concerns the maintenance of Aquarius Plus haemodialysis units at Royal Sussex County Hospital. Categorised under repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment, the contract involves operational function checks, full calibration, electrical safety checks, and routine replacements, all aligning with specified technical standards. It is a direct award contract given the sole supplier source, Nikkiso Belgium BV, a small-to-medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Tienen, Belgium. This procurement process, completed on 3 December 2025, transitions into the award stage, with the standstill period ending on 12 December 2025 and the contract commencing on 15 December 2025, lasting until 31 August 2028.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for entities specialising in the maintenance of medical equipment. As it is directly awarded due to the supplier being the original equipment manufacturer, competitive advantage is given to firms with similar technical expertise and exclusive supplier rights. The nature of this service contract can significantly benefit businesses that align with the intricacies of medical device operation and maintenance, thereby ensuring regulatory compliance and consistent equipment functionality within healthcare institutions.

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Notice Title

Nikkiso Belgium BV Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

This is a service contract for Aquarius Plus haemodialysis units based at Royal Sussex County Hospital. Includes: - Operational function checks in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions. * - Full Calibration in accordance with Manufacturer's technical specification - Electrical safety checks in accordance with IEC 601 - Routine replacement parts as specified in manufacturer's technical literature.

Procurement Information

This supplier is the sole source provider as they are the OEM. They will ensure fully compliant maintenance of the device.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05edd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079305-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33181100 - Haemodialysis devices

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,353 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Georgia Hamid
Contact Email
georgia.hamid@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01243831643

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIKKISO BELGIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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