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FYY - FT10 Diathermies Maintenance Contract - St Richards

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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15 Jul 2026 at 09:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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08 Apr 2026 at 15:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, based in Worthing, has entered the award stage of its procurement process for a five-year maintenance contract. The contract, titled "FYY - FT10 Diathermies Maintenance Contract - St Richards," focuses on the healthcare industry, aiming to maintain critical medical equipment at St Richard's Hospital. This direct award, initiated on 26th June 2026, concluded after determining that Medtronic Limited, the original equipment manufacturer, is uniquely positioned to provide the required services due to technical exclusivity. The contract period extends until 25th June 2031, and it covers planned preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and technical support, ensuring equipment safety and compliance.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses engaged in specialised medical equipment maintenance and support services. While the direct nature of this award limits competition, companies capable of providing certified maintenance services or who possess proprietary technical capabilities in medical technology could position themselves as valuable partners for similar opportunities. Businesses focusing on innovation in medical technologies or those offering complementary services to medical or surgical equipment maintenance might find pathways to expand their operations by targeting specific niches that require exclusive or specialised servicing expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FYY - FT10 Diathermies Maintenance Contract - St Richards

Notice Description

UHSussex has awarded a five-year fully comprehensive maintenance contract for seventeen Medtronic FT10 Diathermy units located within Theatres, Gynaecology Outpatients and Maternity services at St Richard's Hospital. The contract includes planned preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, technical support, replacement parts, labour, travel and OEM-certified servicing to ensure the continued safe and compliant operation of critical surgical equipment. The contract has been awarded directly to Medtronic as the original equipment manufacturer due to the absence of competition for technical reasons and the requirement for access to proprietary diagnostic software, manufacturer-approved servicing protocols and OEM replacement parts. Direct award due to absence of competition for technical reasons. Medtronic is the original equipment manufacturer and sole provider of OEM maintenance services for the FT10 Diathermy systems. No alternative supplier has access to the proprietary software, calibration tools, technical information or OEM-approved replacement parts required to provide a safe and compliant maintenance service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066541-2026
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,083 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£105,083 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2031 Over 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
2
Supplier Names

MEDTRONIC LIMITED

Medtronic

Further Information

Notice Documents

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