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Aerocom 3 Year Maintenance Agreement for DMH Pneumatic Tube System

QE FACILITIES LTD

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05 Feb 2026 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a 3-Year Maintenance Agreement for a Pneumatic Tube System at DMH was carried out by QE Facilities Ltd, a central government public authority based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, UK. This contract was awarded as part of a direct procurement method, without competition, categorised under repair and maintenance services. The contract, with a value of £15,300, was awarded to AEROCOM (UK) LIMITED, located in Chilwell, UK. The maintenance period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with the contract officially signed on 29th January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those experienced in pneumatic systems. The contract is of interest to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its below-threshold nature allowing for direct awards. Companies with a track record in providing reliable maintenance services to healthcare facilities would be well-suited to benefit from similar contracts, enabling business growth through partnerships with public sector organisations like QE Facilities Ltd.

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Notice Title

Aerocom 3 Year Maintenance Agreement for DMH Pneumatic Tube System

Notice Description

3 Year Maintenance Agreement for Pneumatic Tube System at DMH Cost PS15,300.00 Period 01.04.26 - 31.03.29

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064789
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010234-2026
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks 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
Denise Stevenson QEF/QEH
Contact Email
denise.stevenson1@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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