Award

Maintenance; x3 Fluroscan InSight FD - 25-A-2364

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, has completed a direct procurement process for a maintenance contract concerning three Fluroscan InSight FD devices, used for intra-operative imaging in hand and foot surgeries. This award, dated 15 January 2026, signifies the conclusion of the award stage in this procurement process. The industry category is primarily related to medical devices and maintenance services, specifically X-ray devices and installation services of medical and surgical equipment. The contract, without competition and awarded below the threshold, covers a period from 16 January 2026 to 25 March 2030.

This tender opens avenues for growth particularly in the medical device maintenance and service sector, ideally suited for specialised suppliers capable of providing high-quality maintenance of intra-operative imaging systems. Companies like Vertec Scientific Limited, already engaged in this contract, exemplify the kind of businesses that can benefit from such opportunities due to their expertise in the field. This contract supports steady work over the contracted term and showcases the benefits of reliability and specialised knowledge, encouraging other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical sector to explore similar tenders for stable business expansion.

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Notice Title

Maintenance; x3 Fluroscan InSight FD - 25-A-2364

Notice Description

Maintenance contract of x3 Fluroscan InSight FD The Fluoroscan, with a flat digital detectoris is an intra-operative mini c-arm x-ray imaging system for hand and foot surgery. Producing excellent image quality due to the smallest focal spot available but also easy to position for pin-point accuracy of a small field, ideal for extremity surgery. The Fluoroscan FD is designed with the surgeon in mind. Controls are available within the sterile field so that with appropriate training it can be used without radiology staff being in attendance - saving valuable time and resources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003592-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

33111000 - X-ray devices

51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,115 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 25 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Richard Van Ristell
Contact Email
uhl-tr.procurementmailbox@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0300 3031573

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERTEC SCIENTIFIC

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