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Maintenance for ABL90 Blood Gas Analysers

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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, a public authority part of the central government located in Nottingham, recently completed a procurement process titled "Maintenance for ABL90 Blood Gas Analysers". Classified under the services category, this process focused on repair and maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment. The procurement was completed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. Contracted to Radiometer Limited, the service period extends from 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2027. The contract was signed on 11 March 2026 and has a gross value of £129,459.60.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, although it was awarded directly due to the specialised nature of the equipment and associated software, Aqure, from Radiometer Limited. Businesses within the medical technology sector, particularly those with competitive offerings in bespoke software and device maintenance, could benefit from monitoring similar opportunities for potential future contracts. It highlights the advantage of being niche and having expertise in specific equipment to secure tenders in public medical sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance for ABL90 Blood Gas Analysers

Notice Description

The Blood Gas Analysers are supported (including out of hours) by Clinical Engineering and paid for from the Clinical Engineering Equipment Library, budget code MPH021:NCN004. 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.

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/029510-2026
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

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
£107,883 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20262 months 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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