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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 09:07

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 has completed a public procurement process for a maintenance contract involving Starkstrom Theatre Pendants, Isolated Power Supply (IPS), Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Theatre Control Panels (TCP), and Operating Lights, specifically tailored for hospital environments. Managed through an open procedure, this procurement process concluded with an award to Starkstrom Limited. The services will predominantly cater to the West Cumberland Hospital, located in the UKD region. This contract spans an initial three-year term, commencing on 1 July 2026, with potential extensions based on supplier performance, up to a maximum extent date of 30 June 2031. The total contract value was recorded at £662,379.20, and the procurement was structured as a goods category under the UK Government’s legal framework.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of medical and electrical apparatus in healthcare settings. Companies specialising in medical equipment, specifically theatre equipment and power supply systems, can find opportunities to broaden their service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, highlighted by the tender's suitability criteria. The contract allows businesses to demonstrate and enhance their capabilities within public healthcare facilities while contributing to the strategic objectives of enhancing medical infrastructure. This can lead to strengthened credentials in bidding for future public contracts in similar sectors.

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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/050638-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

31156000 - Interruptible power supplies

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

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
£662,379 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED - PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIFECYCLE

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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