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Maintenance of Fresenius Kabi CATSmart systems

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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24 Jun 2026 at 14:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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05 May 2026 at 08:57

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05 May 2026 at 08:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, a public authority under central government classification, has concluded a direct procurement process with Fresenius Kabi Limited for the maintenance of 14 CATSmart Blood-processing autotransfusion systems. This service contract, valued at £86,555.89 gross, was awarded due to the exclusivity of service, spare parts, and software upgrades provided by the original equipment manufacturer, Fresenius Kabi. The procurement, settled without competition, falls below the threshold and pertains to the UKF14 region in Nottingham. The contract was signed on 3rd June 2026 and spans from 4th June 2026 to 31st March 2029, now in its active award stage.

This maintenance contract presents specific growth opportunities primarily for highly specialised businesses within the medical equipment maintenance sector, especially those with capabilities in servicing proprietary equipment. While the direct awarding method limits competition, the tender invites large-scale companies that can provide dedicated support for medical and surgical equipment, aligning with Fresenius Kabi’s OEM status. Companies with the ability to offer such niche services may seek indirect opportunities through subcontracting arrangements or by expanding their expertise in similar domains to engage with future tenders of this nature.

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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/059522-2026
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
£72,129 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£72,129 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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