Tender

Medical Devices and Equipment Maintenance and Support service

SIRONA CARE & HEALTH C.I.C.

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Summary of the contracting process

SIRONA CARE & HEALTH C.I.C., a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, is seeking a provider for its "Medical Devices and Equipment Maintenance and Support" service. The tender is an open procedure, and potential suppliers are invited to submit their applications by the tender period deadline of 20th February 2026. The contract will commence on 30th June 2026 and run initially for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension, within a financial envelope of £1,080,000 GBP. The service includes maintenance and support for medical devices and equipment, focusing on safety, reliability, and compliance with relevant quality standards and regulations.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. Ideal candidates would benefit from a strong background in medical device servicing and compliance with standards such as BS EN ISO 13485 and ISO 9001. Given the focus on quality and operational excellence, businesses with robust quality assurance processes and the ability to efficiently mobilise by the summer 2026 start date would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Additionally, the contract is attractive for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as they are encouraged to participate in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Medical Devices and Equipment Maintenance and Support service

Notice Description

Sirona Care & Health are seeking a single provider to manage the maintenance of medical devices. The Provider will be the primary point for contact for service users from the purchaser and will subcontract for items that cannot be covered by the provider. The contract lifetime will be for a 2 +1 year term within a financial envelope of PS1,080,000. The current contracts in place will cease on the 30/06/2026 any potential supplier must be able to mobilise by this date. To provide a responsive maintenance service for the Clinical Equipment listed in the attached schedule in line with manufacturers guidance, including servicing periods. Servicing is designed to achieve safety in use, functional reliability and prolong the economic life of the equipment. Mains powered devices will require an electrical safety test against IEC 62353. Service date labels to be applied so the Purchaser is aware that items have been checked and when they are next due to be serviced. The provider should comply with quality system standards including European Standard BS EN ISO 13485: (2016) [18] or BS EN ISO 9001:(2015) [19], and compliance with legal frameworks including Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 , The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. To carry out acceptance (and/or commissioning) of agreed medical equipment in accordance with the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recommendations and Managing Medical Devices - see inserts at the bottom of this section. For new models/manufacturers, the supplier will review manufacturer recommendations and support with identifying training needs prior to acceptance. Additional equipment management services such as assistance with evaluation, contract monitoring, and advice on clinical user training where appropriate To maintain a comprehensive medical equipment register on behalf of the purchaser. Specifically, so that multiple users from the purchasing organisation have direct access to update the areas they are responsible for, and to enable logging in and out of items to help track the whereabouts of items. The purchaser would also hope to add items to the register that may not be serviced by the provider to remove the need for a separate data base to be help by the purchaser. Provide reports on the purchaser Equipment and/or the Services provided as reasonably required by the Purchaser. Review of Department of Health and manufacturer safety information (MHRA and CAS alerts) providing interpretation for users, routed through the Purchasers Medical Devices Safety Officers unless recall of specific equipment is required when provider may approach clinical units directly. To register any equipment issues directly via the MHRA yellow card reporting system as appropriate To manage the disposal of medical portable equipment no longer required for use in line with the WEEE and the Hazardous Waste Regulations. .The provider would seek to recycle parts where possible, and work with the purchaser to review charitable options where equipment is still functional but no longer meets the purchasers requirements but no longer meets the purchasers requirements. Items of Purchaser Equipment that are deemed unsuitable for patient use and/or beyond economical repair, will be removed from the Purchaser's service and will be disposed of by the Provider with the consent of the Purchaser - if the Purchaser wishes to continue using such items of equipment, against the Provider's advice, the risk and device management responsibility of the items will be handed over the Purchaser. The Provider will remove those items from the Schedule of Purchaser Equipment and Database.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 year contract with an option to extend by a further 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085410-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SIRONA CARE & HEALTH C.I.C.
Contact Name
Fiona Burdett-Gardiner
Contact Email
fiona.burdett-gardiner1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS37 5AF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

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