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Paediatric Hospital Beds

QE FACILITIES LTD

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves QE Facilities Ltd, a central government public authority in Gateshead, UK, purchasing paediatric hospital beds, with the tender complete as of March 2026. The procurement was conducted via a direct method below the competitive threshold, concluding with a contract signed on February 3, 2026, for six hospital beds at a cost of £35,994 excluding VAT. The contract period spans from March 2, 2026, to March 1, 2031. This process falls under the goods category, specifically involving hospital beds, and the total cost including VAT was £43,192.80.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical goods manufacturing and supply. DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE LTD, a large-scale supplier based in Halifax, UK, successfully fulfilled the contract. Companies that provide similar goods and have the ability to offer competitive pricing for government contracts in the medical equipment sphere, specifically hospitals, would stand to benefit from such opportunities for growth. Businesses that can efficiently manage production and supply chain logistics within the healthcare sector are well-placed to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Paediatric Hospital Beds

Notice Description

Purchase of 6 x Paediatric Hospital Beds at a total cost of PS35,994 ex VAT, PS43,192.80 inc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067072
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025818-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33192120 - Hospital beds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,994 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
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
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE

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