Award

Maintenance of Bayer Injection Systems

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 12:31

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 12:14

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, a public authority under the central government regulations, revolves around the direct award contract titled "Maintenance of Bayer Injection Systems". This contract is specifically for the routine service and repair of Bayer Injector Systems located within the Trust in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The industry category for this tender is "Repair and maintenance services," and the procurement method used was a direct award due to Bayer's exclusive rights for servicing the equipment. The contract was signed on 12th March 2026 and is scheduled to be active until 29th February 2028, with a potential extension up to 2036 under specific regional tender renewal conditions.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for large-scale service providers specialising in maintenance and repair services, particularly those with exclusive rights or intellectual property over specific medical equipment technologies. Businesses with established competencies in diagnostic imaging equipment maintenance could explore similar regional tenders by capitalising on long-term extension prospects associated with the Northern Ireland Health & Social Care contracts. The commitment to a potential multi-year extension could be promising for companies seeking to expand their operational footprint in the UK, especially within medical service sectors.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Bayer Injection Systems

Notice Description

Routine service and repair (PPM only cover) of Bayer Injector Systems (currently approximately 8 off) located within the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust.

Procurement Information

Bayer, the manufacturer of the Bayer injection systems covered by this contract, provided confirmation that they have exclusive rights as regards servicing and repair of the Bayer equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022953-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6BA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAYER PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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