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Maintenance of Roll Cages, Donation Chairs and Donation Couches

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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27 Jan 2026 at 09:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant, involves the maintenance of roll cages, donation chairs, and donation couches. Situated in Bristol, UK, the organisation falls under the category of public authority within the central government. The industry category for this procurement is services, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance of furniture. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 27th January 2026, with the contract set to begin on 1st February 2026 and end on 30th June 2026. The contract, awarded to Tim Grindrod Services, was conducted using a direct method below threshold, without competition, to ensure continuity while an ongoing tender is evaluated.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, especially those with furniture repair capabilities, to engage with a key public sector entity. While the contract was awarded without competition, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Tim Grindrod Services benefit from the chance to establish themselves as reliable partners for essential maintenance work. Businesses equipped to provide similar services may find opportunities to bid for larger projects in ongoing or future procurement processes by NHS Blood and Transplant or similar governmental bodies. Additionally, the wide service delivery locations across the UK offers expansive reach for potential growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Roll Cages, Donation Chairs and Donation Couches

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant has an existing fleet of Roll Cages, Donation Chairs and Donation Couches which require regular maintenance. This contract is to provide interim maintenance cover whilst an ongoing tender process (C379271) is evaluated and awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006914-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture

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
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rowena.thomas@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIM GRINDROD SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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