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Contract renewal for insurance inspection contract for pressure systems and lifting/hoists

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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20 Feb 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement initiative is led by CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED, a buyer operating as a public authority under central government regulations. The focus is on renewing the contract for insurance inspection services concerning pressure systems and lifting/hoists at Sunderland Royal Hospital, located in Sunderland, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the 'services' category with a direct method and was conducted below the competition threshold, indicating a streamlined process. Key dates include the contract period from 28th November 2025 to 27th November 2026, with the agreement formalised on 6th November 2025. This concluded award phase features Zurich Insurance Company Ltd as the supplier, highlighting the completion status of the tender.

This contract renewal presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in lift-maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in insurance inspection and compliance with safety standards for pressure systems. Companies that can leverage their knowledge and experience in these technical domains may find lucrative prospects, particularly as partners to large-scale insurance providers like Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Such firms would be well-suited to expand their operations or enhance their service offerings, especially if aiming to secure similar contracts in the healthcare sector across the UK region.

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Notice Title

Contract renewal for insurance inspection contract for pressure systems and lifting/hoists

Notice Description

Contract renewal for insurance inspection contract for pressure systems and lifting/hoists at Sunderland Royal Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06597c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015767-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,137 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSURANCE

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