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R/WP - 25/26 - Theatre Operating Light Maintenance

LIVERPOOL WOMEN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Feb 2026 at 12:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Feb 2026 at 14:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a 36-month support and maintenance contract for operating theatre lights to Starkstrom Limited. This direct award decision was based on Starkstrom's unique capabilities as the OEM, as no other suppliers could meet the technical requirements for maintaining light panels installed in 2013. The contract, valued at £40,091.65, will commence on 25th February 2026 and end on 6th February 2029, with a formal signature set for 16th February 2026. The procurement falls under the services category in Liverpool, UK, with the NHS trust operating as a public authority part of central government.

This procurement presents an opportunity for Starkstrom Limited to solidify its position within the healthcare service industry, especially given its specialised expertise in medical equipment repair and maintenance. The decision favours firms with unique technical capabilities, underscoring the importance of ongoing innovation and proprietary knowledge in maintaining competitive advantage. Companies that can develop similarly unique and essential service offerings are well-suited to seize growth opportunities in public sector contracts, particularly in specialised technical fields requiring OEM knowledge and training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R/WP - 25/26 - Theatre Operating Light Maintenance

Notice Description

Liverpool Women's Hospital are looking to direct award a 36 month Support and Maintenance contract to the OEM operating light supplier without competition. Previous market engagement evidenced that no other supplier has the capabilities to maintain the light panels.

Procurement Information

Supplier is the OEM for the lights and panels that they installed back in 2013. Whilst other suppliers may be able to offer PPM services, no other supplier has the knowledge or training to maintain the panels. In addition this supplier does not supply parts to third party suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012849-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31524110 - Operating-theatre lamps

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,409 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL WOMEN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lwh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L8 7SS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARKSTROM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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