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LAP RENU Aesculap Laparoscopic Instrument Trays

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 May 2026 at 11:28

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07 May 2026 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for LAP RENU Aesculap Laparoscopic Instrument Trays Maintenance, focusing on repair and maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment. The direct award procurement is completed, and the agreement spans from 21 May 2026 to 19 May 2030, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. The contract, valued at £198,588.67 gross, with a net amount of £165,490.56, highlights key milestones including a scheduled future signature date on 20 May 2026. The industry category is services, with B. Braun Medical Limited as the supplier, demonstrating a specific technical rationale for the selection due to their exclusive capability in delivering these services.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large service providers capable of offering specialised repair and maintenance of surgical instruments within the healthcare sector. Companies like B. Braun Medical Limited, with expertise in providing proprietary technical services, are well-suited to such direct awards. The focus on minimising patient care disruption presents a lucrative niche for businesses that can offer seamless, high-quality maintenance and inspection services. Furthermore, the specific requirement for expert technical capability suggests potential for bespoke solutions that adhere to strict medical equipment standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LAP RENU Aesculap Laparoscopic Instrument Trays

Notice Description

LAP RENU Aesculap Laparoscopic Instrument Trays Maintenance

Procurement Information

For technical and proprietary reasons no other 3rd party can undertake the work required for the Laparoscopic Gynae sets. The service includes inspection, maintenance and replacement where required going forward. This helps to minimise the impact on patient care

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069332
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041862-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£165,490 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 19 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 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
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B. BRAUN MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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