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FYY - FT10 Diathermies Maintenance Contract - St Richards

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Apr 2026 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a public procurement process for a maintenance contract titled "FYY - FT10 Diathermies Maintenance Contract - St Richards." This contract involves the provision of preventative and corrective maintenance services for FT10 Diathermy units used in the operating theatres at St Richards Hospital, located in Worthing, United Kingdom. The process, classified under the industry category for repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment, has reached the Award stage as of 8th April 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st May 2026 and end on 30th April 2031. The procurement method employed is direct, below the threshold, and without competition, resulting in a contract with Medtronic, valued at £105,083.30 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for organisations specialising in medical equipment maintenance. While Medtronic has been selected due to technical exclusivity, businesses looking to expand in similar niches could benefit from understanding the procurement landscape and preparing competitive bids where possible. Companies with expertise in high-value specifications and OEM-compatible solutions are well-suited to engage in such processes, positioning themselves as potential partners or future competitors in niche markets reliant on specialised maintenance services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FYY - FT10 Diathermies Maintenance Contract - St Richards

Notice Description

The Trust intends to enter into a direct award contract with Medtronic for the provision of preventative and corrective maintenance for FT10 Diathermy units used within St Richards 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-067e55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032086-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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

Further Information

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