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Maintenance of Fresenius Kabi CATSmart systems

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

05 May 2026 at 08:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

05 May 2026 at 08:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has concluded a procurement process for the maintenance of Fresenius Kabi CATSmart systems, specifically 14 blood-processing autotransfusion units vital for medical operations. The contract, initiated without competition and below the threshold, has reached the award stage and the notice was published on 5th May 2026. The selected supplier is Fresenius Kabi Limited, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole provider of the required services, spare parts, and software upgrades. The contract period starts from 20th May 2026 and extends to 31st March 2029, focusing on service provision in Nottingham (UKF14 region), under the services industry category (CPV 50420000).

This procurement represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialized in medical and surgical equipment maintenance, specifically those that align closely with OEM responsibilities. Companies well-versed in advanced healthcare technologies and possessing essential certifications necessary for high-stakes clinical operations can find traction in similar direct contracting opportunities. Such opportunities are particularly relevant for businesses with capabilities to provide exclusive after-sale services, support, and upgrades for proprietary healthcare systems. By aligning with public procurement needs, businesses can expand their market presence within the NHS framework despite the lack of competition in this direct contract model.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Fresenius Kabi CATSmart systems

Notice Description

Maintenance Contract for the care of 14 CATSmart Blood-processing autotransfusion systems. Maintenance is only available from the supplier as they are the OEM and the only provider of service, spare parts and software upgrades. They are not on any national procurement frameworks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040847-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£72,129 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESENIUS KABI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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