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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for the maintenance of Vyntus pulmonary function machines at Princess Royal Hospital and Royal Sussex County Hospital with the award being executed on 2nd February 2026. The tender, titled "Vyntus Body Pulmonary Function Machine Maintenance Contract," falls under the services category, specifically for the repair and maintenance of medical and surgical equipment. Located in Worthing, UK, this contract follows a direct award procurement method due to the unique technical requirements and expertise of the supplier, Jaeger Medical UK Limited, who also serves as the equipment manufacturer. This contract is active and extends until 11th January 2029, with a gross value of £34,696.80.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in specialised medical equipment maintenance. Jaeger Medical UK Limited, identified as an SME, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses with niche expertise in manufacturing or maintaining medical equipment to compete in future tenders. This procurement underlines the importance of technical know-how and interoperability in securing governmental contracts, beneficial for businesses seeking to expand within the healthcare infrastructure maintenance sector.

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Notice Title

Vyntus Body Pulmonary Function Machine Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

A fully comprehensive maintenance contract for the Vyntus pulmonary function machines based at Princess Royal Hospital and Royal Sussex County Hospital. This is a direct award without competition due to the supplier being the manufacturer of the equipment. Justification for the direct award being -A4 No competition for technical reasons (i.e. know-how / interoperability) and no alternatives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060018
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009344-2026
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
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

33195110 - Respiratory monitors

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,914 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£28,914 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 11 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Postcode Area
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

Jaeger Medical UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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