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Full-Service Agreement for the AIC Impella System - 4 controllers

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Feb 2026 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located at Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has awarded a full-service agreement for four Impella Controllers under procurement ID C423712. This service agreement spans from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2029, marking its latest procurement stage as 'complete' with the award and contract being active. The contract, valued at £55,680 excluding VAT, involves repair and maintenance services in the medical equipment category. The procurement process was direct, falling below threshold without competition. Key details and support were provided by Hayley Carman, available through h.carman@nhs.net.

This tender represents a notable opportunity in the healthcare services sector, especially for businesses specialising in medical and surgical equipment maintenance. Abiomed, a large-scale supplier, has been selected for this agreement, reflecting potential benefits for other suppliers seeking similar opportunities within the region. Large and established companies capable of providing comprehensive service and maintenance solutions in the healthcare industry have strong prospects to compete for such contracts, which can substantially contribute to their business growth and regional market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Full-Service Agreement for the AIC Impella System - 4 controllers

Notice Description

Full service agreement for 4 x Impella Controllers. Four years cover. 1/12/25 - 30/11/29

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017027-2026
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

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABIOMED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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