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Maintenance Contract for Starkstrom Theatre Pendants, IPS (Isolated Power Supply) and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), TCP (Theatre Control Panels) and Operating Lights under HTM 06-01 PA23 for a hospital environment

NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

16 Apr 2026 at 11:22

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing a procurement process titled "Maintenance Contract for Starkstrom Theatre Pendants, IPS, UPS, TCP and Operating Lights under HTM 06-01 PA23 for a hospital environment." This contract addresses essential maintenance services for medical equipment at West Cumberland Hospital and is classed under the goods category, specifically targeting electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables. With a procurement method of "open procedure," the process has progressed from tendering to award stage as of 16 April 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1 June 2026, with potential extensions based on supplier performance. The awarded contract, valued at £662,379.20, spans until 31 May 2029, covering various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, and UKI.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth among businesses specialising in healthcare electrical services, particularly those with expertise in maintaining Starkstrom Theatre equipment. As the award has been granted to Starkstrom Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME), similar companies might find success in competing for such contracts if they offer competitive pricing, extensive technical expertise, and strong social value contributions. Businesses in the industry can leverage this tender by ensuring compliance with relevant regulations like BS7671 and IEC 60364-7-710, demonstrating superior performance and potentially opting to expand on additional systems that could be added during the contract term.

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Notice Title

Maintenance Contract for Starkstrom Theatre Pendants, IPS (Isolated Power Supply) and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), TCP (Theatre Control Panels) and Operating Lights under HTM 06-01 PA23 for a hospital environment

Notice Description

Maintenance Contract for Starkstrom Theatre Pendants, IPS (Isolated Power Supply) and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), TCP (Theatre Control Panels) and Operating Lights under HTM 06-01 PA23 for a hospital environment. This is a goods contract for West Cumberland Hospital. The specification covers the maintenance and testing of Starkstrom Theatre pendants, IPS, UPS, TCP & Lights for Group 2 medical locations (e.g., operating theatres, ICU, interventional imaging suites) in compliance with HTM06-01 for electrical services in healthcare premises. BS7671 and IEC 60364-7-710 for Group 2 medical locations

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend for two separate one year periods if contract performance allows.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064df8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034639-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

31156000 - Interruptible power supplies

33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

33162200 - Operating-theatre instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£662,379 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

PROCUREMENT SERVICES - LIFECYCLE ON BEHALF OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA2 7HY
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARKSTROM

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