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UHMB - BMS Spares RLI

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for "UHMB - BMS Spares RLI," a project under NHS SBS Framework SBS10166 Hard Facilities Management 2 - Lot 5.1. This contract involves supplying parts for air-conditioning machines, specifically BMS Spares for the Royal Lancaster Infirmary located in the UKD44 region. The procurement type was goods, executed via a limited method without prior publication due to extreme urgency as per regulation guidelines. The award stage was reached on 2nd April 2026, with a contract value of 50,478.90 GBP signed on 19th January 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in HVAC goods, particularly those supplying air-conditioning components, to collaborate with healthcare facilities. It is a direct award and SMEs like The James Mercer Group Ltd have already demonstrated success by securing the contract. Companies with the capacity to swiftly adapt to urgent requirements, offer competitive pricing, and deliver high-quality products without extensive bidding processes are well-positioned to take advantage of similar procurement opportunities and align with the specific needs of healthcare organisations.

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Notice Title

UHMB - BMS Spares RLI

Notice Description

BMS Spares <br/><br/>Awarded under NHS SBS : SBS10166 Hard Facilities Management 2 - Lot 5.1

Lot Information

Lot 1

BMS Spares

Awarded under NHS SBS : SBS10166 Hard Facilities Management 2 - Lot 5.1

Procurement Information

This procurement represents a direct award under the NHS SBS Framework: SBS10166 - Hard Facilities Management 2 (HFM2), Lot 5.1, and has been completed in full accordance with the framework's specified criteria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031075-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,478 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Post Town
Lancaster
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
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE JAMES MERCER GROUP

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