Maintenance of Piped Medical Gases and Vacuum Systems

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Jun 2026 at 14:18

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27 Feb 2026 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, involves a contract for the maintenance of piped medical gases and vacuum systems across multiple sites, including RLI, WGH, and FGH. The tender falls under the 'goods' industry category with an open procedure procurement method. It was awarded to BEACONMEDAES trading as Medi-Teknique Limited, with the contract beginning on 1st September 2026, and running until 31st August 2029, with renewal options extending to 2031. The process was actively managed by Procurement Services - Lifecycle on behalf of Commercial Services Kent Limited, highlighting a central government public authority role. The location for this project is in the UKD4 region, focusing on medical gases with critical deadlines and technical specifications detailed for the award.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs engaged in the medical gases and technical maintenance industry. Businesses capable of providing round-the-clock services and adhering closely to technical specifications will be well-suited to compete. The project involves significant financial turnover, with an award value of £224,677.59 and potential ad-hoc spend, granting opportunities for consistent revenue streams over several years. Firms with a strategic focus on building their portfolio within NHS frameworks will find this procurement a promising avenue for growth, considering the long-term engagement and renewal potential subject to satisfactory performance.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Piped Medical Gases and Vacuum Systems

Notice Description

A goods contract for piped medical gases and vacuum systems across three sites, RLI, WGH, FGH. The contract has a requirement for ad-hoc spend outside of the planned maintenance schedule and pricing for this is required in the accompanying pricing schedule. Sub contracting of any part of this contract is not permitted. Please note any bids received that deviate from any aspect of the Technical Specification will be classed as variant bids, and bidders may be excluded from the procurement process. The contractor must allow for out of hours working. Contractors must liaise with Theatre staff to arrange out of hours access for quarterly AGSS checks and yearly LEV testing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Ad hoc work that sits outside the main scope of the planned maintenance provisions is required. However, this is not guaranteed business and will be subject to internal agreement and subsequent sign off. Pricing for this is required in the additional spend section of the accompanying pricing schedule.

Renewal: This contract has the option to extend past the first year into years 2,3,4,5 subject to satisfactory performance of the contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054374-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£224,677 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

PROCUREMENT SERVICES - LIFECYCLE ON BEHALF OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED -

PROCUREMENT SERVICES - LIFECYCLE, PART OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEACONMEDAES TRADING AS MEDI-TEKNIQUE

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