Award

Purchase of Blood Pressure Monitor

QE FACILITIES LTD

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26 Mar 2026 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under discussion pertains to QE Facilities Ltd, a public authority operating within the central government sector in the United Kingdom. This recent tender has concluded and focused on procuring a Finapress Nova non-invasive continuous blood pressure monitor along with a patient tilt table, amounting to £48,180 before VAT, or £57,816 inclusive of VAT. This procurement falls under the goods industry category and specifically relates to patient-monitoring systems. The procurement method employed was limited, adhering to below-threshold competition, with the contract commencing on 11 February 2026 and lasting until 10 February 2031. The award stage was completed on 26 March 2026, marking the finalisation of the procurement process led by buyer Steven McCallum from QE Facilities Ltd.

This tender presents viable growth opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment and technology sectors, offering scope for expanding their portfolio in patient-monitoring systems. Smart Medical Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Cheltenham, was successful and is already positioned within this domain, highlighting potential advantages for similar entities that prioritise innovation in non-invasive medical solutions. Businesses capable of providing advanced medical devices, especially those focusing on technological precision and patient care, stand to benefit from engaging in comparable tenders within this sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Blood Pressure Monitor

Notice Description

Purchase of 1 x Finapress Nova non-invasive continuous blood pressure monitor and patient tilt table Cost PS48,180 ex VAT, PS57,816 inc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028155-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33195000 - Patient-monitoring system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,180 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 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

SMART MEDICAL

Further Information

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