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Endoscope Decontamination Equipment Service, Test, and Validation Contract

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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04 Feb 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST has awarded a contract for the service, testing, and validation of endoscope decontamination equipment at Whiston Hospital. The contract, titled "Endoscope Decontamination Equipment Service, Test, and Validation Contract," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The procurement process, characterised by limited competition and below the threshold, was finalized on 4th February 2026 and involves services across several regions within the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £162,115 with a gross amount of £194,538, is active from 1st November 2025 and is set to end on 31st October 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension pending suitability of alternative providers.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the repair and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in medical equipment. SMEs like IM MED LTD, which successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities, especially those that can offer comprehensive after-hours services and adhere to specific health technical standards. Businesses whose operations are flexible enough to extend service coverage over broad geographical regions, as outlined in the contract's delivery areas, would also find such contracts beneficial for expanding service offerings and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Title

Endoscope Decontamination Equipment Service, Test, and Validation Contract

Notice Description

Fully comprehensive service, test, and validation contract for the endoscope decontamination equipment at Whiston Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064708
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010011-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,115 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IM MED

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