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Service engineer support and maintenance

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Apr 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on the "Service engineer support and maintenance" in the healthcare sector. The process involves maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment, particularly diagnostic tools in the Virology department. Located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, the procurement has reached the award stage, with Life Technologies Ltd appointed as the supplier. This was a direct procurement below the threshold, completed without competition, and the contract commences on 16th April 2026, spanning until 15th April 2027.

The tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. Large companies particularly experienced in providing specialist engineering and technical support could find this contract advantageous. With a contract value of £18,816.96 GBP, entities that supply high-quality and timely services may leverage this opportunity to solidify relationships with public health organisations. This procurement underlines the potential for collaboration within the healthcare industry, benefiting companies capable of delivering bespoke engineering solutions.

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Notice Title

Service engineer support and maintenance

Notice Description

Life Technologies are service contract and engineer providers for diagnostic equipment used in the Virology department. Service engineer support will include onsite visits for planned preventative maintenance, repair visits for breakdowns and specialist support as required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034601-2026
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

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
£18,816 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY 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
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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