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3 Year Maintenance Agreement for QE Pneumatic Tube System

QE FACILITIES LTD

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by QE Facilities Ltd, a public authority within the central government located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, UK. This specific tender, titled "3 Year Maintenance Agreement for QE Pneumatic Tube System," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The process has reached the award stage, having been completed without competition under a direct procurement method. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a value of £38,100, signed on 8th January 2026. This maintenance work will take place in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services. SME-type businesses, such as AEROCOM (UK) LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract, are well-suited for such procurement processes, especially those that do not require competitive bidding. The scope of work involving the maintenance of the pneumatic tube system provides a consistent revenue stream over several years, thus offering financial stability and an opportunity to establish long-term business relationships with a central government public authority.

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Notice Title

3 Year Maintenance Agreement for QE Pneumatic Tube System

Notice Description

3 Year Maintenance Agreement for QE Pneumatic Tube System Period: 01.04.26 - 31.03.29 Cost: PS38,100.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06123b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008135-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
daniel.kelly11@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AEROCOM (UK

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