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Maintenance of ABL90 Blood Gas Analysers

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

11 Feb 2026 at 12:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

11 Feb 2026 at 11:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has engaged in a procurement process titled "Maintenance of ABL90 Blood Gas Analysers" under the healthcare services industry category within Nottingham, United Kingdom. This process, which is in the award stage, has been directly initiated without competition due to the below-threshold procurement method. The contract saw an active award to Radiometer Ltd for the maintenance services of the blood gas analysers, dated 11th February 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 31st March 2026 and end on 30th March 2027. A key milestone is scheduled for the contract's future signature by 4th March 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities for specialised companies in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those with expertise and competency in handling ABL90 blood gas analysers. Given Radiometer Ltd’s unique position as the only proficient supplier and software provider for these devices, similar SMEs or businesses with specific technical capabilities may find avenues for growth in providing specialised services or collaborating with software providers in medical equipment procurement processes. The focus on leveraging bespoke software for analyser support highlights the importance for businesses to invest in specialised training and technology development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of ABL90 Blood Gas Analysers

Notice Description

The current contract has been in place with Radiometer since 2016 and extended with expiry at the end of March 2025. It is now requires an urgent renewal for service support to continue for another 12 months. The devices are specialist equipment and no other supplier can support these, other than Radiometer, due to training and competency. Radiometer also supply the bespoke software, Aqure, which we have installed and hold licences for to allow remote access to the analysers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012332-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,883 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nuhnt.commercialteamnuh@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIOMETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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