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Planned Maintenance on Pneumatic Tube Systems

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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27 Apr 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involves a contract for planned maintenance on pneumatic tube systems at both Southport and Ormskirk District General Hospital sites. The procurement falls under the services category within the repair and maintenance services industry. The contract period is from 15th April 2026 to 31st March 2027, and the procurement stage is marked as complete. This particular procurement process, conducted below the threshold, adheres to legal basis 2023/54 and was awarded on 27th April 2026, with Quirepace Limited emerging as the successful supplier.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services to grow by providing essential services to the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in pneumatic tube systems could find their niche, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises like Quirepace Limited. The project requires comprehensive maintenance every six months, ensuring a continued relationship with the hospital trust, which is a public authority under central government. Businesses looking to expand into healthcare infrastructure maintenance or seeking long-term contracts would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Planned Maintenance on Pneumatic Tube Systems

Notice Description

Pneumatic Tube System - whole system maintenance every 6 months at both Southport and Ormskirk District General Hospital Sites from 01/04/26 - 31/03/27.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037942-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,030 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUIREPACE

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