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FYY - FT10 Diathermies Maintenance Contract - Surgery

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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25 Mar 2026 at 13:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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23 Mar 2026 at 16:09

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a direct award contract with Medtronic for the maintenance of FT10 Diathermy units used in Worthing Hospital's operating theatres. This contract, focused on preventative and corrective maintenance services for specialized medical equipment, commenced on 23rd March 2026 and will run until 22nd March 2030. The procurement falls within the "repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment" category. Due to the technical exclusivity of OEM-only software and the lack of trained alternative suppliers, Medtronic emerged as the sole provider capable of fulfilling the requirements. This procurement process was completed through a "below threshold - without competition" method, signifying a direct approach without competitive tendering due to specific technical stipulations.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for large enterprises, particularly those engaged in medical equipment maintenance services, to provide niche and specialist services to NHS institutions. Although the contract has been directly awarded without competition, recognizing the technical exclusivity can help similar businesses identify markets where they might develop proprietary solutions. The maintenance agreement offers insights into high standards expected, such as swift response times and high percentages of successful first-time fixes, reflecting dedication to equipment reliability and continuity in surgical settings. Companies looking to expand their offerings into highly specialized maintenance solutions may find inspiration in how Medtronic has leveraged its unique capabilities to secure this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FYY - FT10 Diathermies Maintenance Contract - Surgery

Notice Description

The Trust has awarded a direct award contract with Medtronic for the provision of preventative and corrective maintenance for FT10 Diathermy units used within Worthing Hospital Operating Theatres. Due to technical exclusivity, OEM-only software, and the absence of trained alternative suppliers, Medtronic is the sole provider capable of delivering compliant maintenance for this specialist medical equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027322-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33161000 - Electrosurgical unit

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,624 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£79,624 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Medtronic Limited

Further Information

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