Planning

Theatres Managed Service - Request for Information

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Apr 2026 at 15:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Theatres Managed Equipment Service, with a focus on medical solutions, medical practice and related services, and health services. This procurement is a strategic move to re-procure their Theatres MES, which is vital for operating surgical facilities at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital. The procurement process aims to engage suppliers to shape the future service model. The preliminary market engagement, scheduled until 29 April 2026, is a crucial milestone in this process, with the Trust exploring valuable insights for an enhanced service covering surgical facilities and potentially expanding into areas like interventional radiology and cardiology.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment and related services, given its substantial annual value of approximately £25 million. Suppliers with expertise in delivering comprehensive Theatres MES and related sectors such as sterile services, refurbishment, and engineering support are particularly well-suited to compete in this process. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with the procurement providing an avenue for inclusion and expansion into broader healthcare service areas. The involvement of resilient companies will contribute to the Trust’s aim to maintain and advance the quality and scope of medical services across key locations, fostering long-term collaborations and economic benefits for involved parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Theatres Managed Service - Request for Information

Notice Description

GHFT (Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) "the Authority" invites Bidders to respond to a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise for a Theatres Managed Equipment Service GHFT is embarking on the re-procurement of its Theatres Managed Equipment Service (MES). The Trust currently operates a Theatres MES valued at approximately PS25m per year, including equipment provision, theatre related consumables, sterile services, refurbishment, engineering support, specialist cleaning, waste management, and facilities maintenance across both Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital. The current contract is approaching the end of its full term, and the Trust are looking to explore the re-procurement of the Theatres MES. As the development of the future service model and commercial strategy progresses, we are seeking valuable insight and expertise from suppliers with the capability to deliver a comprehensive Theatres MES, required to operate the surgical facilities across both sites, in addition to potential wider expansion across adjacent areas including interventional radiology, cardiology, endoscopy, and other areas This Preliminary Market Engagement is being administered in line with PA23 procedures.

Planning Information

To participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Reference - C439610 You must be registered on the Atamis to view the Documents and all response and communications must be submitted via this e-Portal. If you require any technical assistance using Atamis, please refer to the Supplier Portal user guide ( https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf )and/or the helpdesk on 0800 098 8201.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068257
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033924-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33692000 - Medical solutions

85100000 - Health services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Dec 2028 - 22 Dec 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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