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Purchase of Medical Gas Pendant Service Agreement for NICU, PICU, ICU, Endoscopy

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Feb 2026 at 07:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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17 Feb 2026 at 07:15

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is focused on acquiring a Medical Gas Pendant Service Agreement for various critical units including NICU, PICU, ICU, Endoscopy, and RBH Theatre Services in London, United Kingdom. Classified under the central government public authority, the trust has chosen a direct award procurement method, aiming at services related to the repair and maintenance of medical equipment. This contract, scheduled to commence on 2 March 2026 and conclude by 28 February 2031, was awarded to Met Healthcare UK Limited, a strategic supplier recognised for their expertise in handling medical gas pendant systems. The contract stands above the threshold, ensuring compliance and safety standards, with key milestone dates highlighting the scheduled signature on 27 February 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those in compliance with strict healthcare standards. The direct award highlights a niche market where authorised providers like Met Healthcare UK Limited can leverage their expertise to ensure system integrity and patient safety. SMEs and VCSEs in the healthcare services sector could gain insights into procuring similarly competitive contracts by enhancing their service capabilities and establishing credibility in specialised medical equipment systems. Business growth can be achieved through strategic alignment with public authority procurement needs, showcasing high performance and compliance, especially in healthcare-sensitive environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Medical Gas Pendant Service Agreement for NICU, PICU, ICU, Endoscopy

Notice Description

Purchase of Medical Gas Pendant Service Agreement for NICU, PICU, ICU, Endoscopy and RBH Theatre Services

Procurement Information

MET Healthcare UK Limited is the authorised and sole provider for the servicing and support of the Trust's installed medical gas pendant systems, and no reasonable alternative supplier is able to provide compliant maintenance without risking patient safety or system integrity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06557f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014084-2026
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
SME, VCSE
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
£254,975 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 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
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Busayo Omoyajowo
Contact Email
b.omoyajowo@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MET HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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