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Authorising Engineer for Medical Gases

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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19 Jan 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for an "Authorising Engineer for Medical Gases" contract, under the Health Technical Memorandum 02-01 regulation. The contract was awarded on 19th January 2026 and will be carried out from 1st February 2026 until 31st January 2030. This procurement falls within the engineering support services category and is situated in Nottingham, United Kingdom, specifically covering regions UKF14, UKF15, UKF16, and UKF22. The process was conducted through a limited competition method, due to its classification as below threshold procurement, and Medical Engineering Systems Ltd was awarded the contract. The main purpose is to offer independent advice, performance monitoring, and ad hoc support to ensure the hospital's medical gas pipeline systems comply with safety standards.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering support, particularly those with expertise in healthcare systems compliance. Given the trust's requirement for regular assessments and audits, companies with robust capabilities in technical compliance, safety management, and healthcare advisory will find this contract beneficial. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Medical Engineering Systems Ltd, which succeeded in this bid, are well-positioned to tap into such niche markets by leveraging specialised skills and delivering bespoke solutionsmeeting regulatory requirements and promoting safer healthcare environments.

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Notice Title

Authorising Engineer for Medical Gases

Notice Description

HTM 02-01 (Health Technical Memorandum 02-01 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems) requires the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (The Trust) to appoint a competent person to undertake the role of authorising engineer and provide the associated support (The Services). Therefore, the Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of the Services. The purpose of the Services is to provide the Trust with: - independent advice on MGPS management, safety, and technical compliance to healthcare organizations. - assessments and recommendations on Associated Persons suitability to manage day-to-day tasks concerning the MGPS. There are approximately 14 APs across the Trust. And the number of assessments may vary year on year) - regular audits and monitoring of performance to ensure the MGPS remains safe and compliant with relevant regulations - Ad hoc support as and when it may be required The objective is to ensure the Trust has measures in place to provide adequate support in ensuring the Trust complies with HTM 02-01 as well as relevant UK standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004312-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Sanjeev Sharma
Contact Email
sanjeev.sharma10@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS

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