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Maintenance - Respiratory Support Ventilators -26-A-2654

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 08:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the maintenance of respiratory support ventilators by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has reached the award stage. This process involved the direct procurement method, categorised under the repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment industry, with a focus on the healthcare sector in the Leicester region, United Kingdom. The title of the contract is "Maintenance - Respiratory Support Ventilators -26-A-2654", and it covers an annual maintenance period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The contract, valued at £40,044 gross, was signed on 26 March 2026, with Vapotherm UK Ltd named as the supplier. No competition was conducted for the procurement, as it was a contract renewal directly with the original equipment manufacturer.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical device maintenance, particularly those with expertise in high-risk medical equipment. Although this specific procurement was awarded without competition, understanding such contracts can position similar companies to identify service needs in niche markets. Enterprises capable of providing specialised maintenance services for non-invasive respiratory support devices would be well-suited to anticipate and engage in similar future opportunities or seek partnership with OEMs like Vapotherm. The data and execution details of this procurement platform can serve as a guiding example for other entities aiming to provide service solutions in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance - Respiratory Support Ventilators -26-A-2654

Notice Description

Revenue funded; Annual maintenance contract cover for the trust fleet of x50 Vapotherm devices used across children's hospital. Vapotherm devices provide non-invasive, high-velocity respiratory support to spontaneously breathing patients in respiratory distress. They deliver heated, humidified oxygen through a comfortable nasal cannula rather than a tight-fitting mask. This therapy helps treat hypoxemia and hypercapnia by flushing anatomical dead space, reducing the work of breathing. maintenance term; Start date: 01 April 2026 - End date: 31 March 2027 "This is for a maintenance contract renewal for high-risk medical devices used across the children's hospital, that can only be serviced by the OEM. The OEM do not offer maintenance via a framework and do not offer multiyear contracts. Womens & Children's CMG will fund via the accrued maintenance budget."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028249-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£33,370 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAPOTHERM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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