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MDCG - Stroke Unit - Patient Hoists

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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25 Feb 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of four MaxMove 5 patient hoists, intended for the Stroke Unit at Lincoln County Hospital. This contract falls under the industry category of pulley tackle and hoists. The procurement was executed via a direct award to Arjo Huntleigh UK Ltd., under a below-threshold method without competition. The process moved through the award stage and culminated in contract activation on 25th February 2026, with the contract term ending on 31st March 2026. The headquarter location of the buyer is Lincoln, United Kingdom.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and patient care solutions, particularly those providing innovative or bespoke patient handling products. Large-scale suppliers like Arjo Huntleigh UK Ltd. have successfully capitalised on this opportunity, suggesting that businesses with the capability to supply niche medical apparatus and equipment would be well-suited for similar opportunities. The direct procurement approach facilitates rapid contract execution, presenting a growth avenue for businesses equipped to deliver such specialised supplies efficiently.

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Notice Title

MDCG - Stroke Unit - Patient Hoists

Notice Description

Purchase of x4 MaxMove 5 patient hoists via a below-threshold direct award from Arjo Huntleigh UK Ltd. MaxMove 5 not yet available on NHSSC Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling Including Beds and Associated Products, Rental and Decontamination framework. Future purchases for Trust standardisation to be made via this framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ba1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016719-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42411000 - Pulley tackle and hoists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,905 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARJO HUNTLEIGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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