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LAP RENU Aesculap Laparoscopic Instrument Trays

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 May 2026 at 07:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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07 May 2026 at 11:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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07 May 2026 at 11:15

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct procurement process for the maintenance of Aesculap Laparoscopic Instrument Trays, a critical service in the medical equipment maintenance domain. The contract was awarded directly to B. Braun Medical Limited due to proprietary reasons and a lack of alternative suppliers capable of providing the necessary parts. Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the Trust prioritised the continuation of high standards in patient care through reliable maintenance services. The procurement was finalised on 21st May 2026, with the active service contract starting immediately and extending until 28th February 2030. This procurement is categorised under the 'services' sector, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of medical and surgical equipment.

This contract opens up potential business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those capable of offering proprietary solutions or parts that are hard to source. While the direct award in this instance precluded competition, businesses that can establish themselves as expert suppliers in proprietary technology or develop niche capabilities stand a better chance in similar future tenders, particularly in the healthcare domain. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find niche service areas such as laparoscopic instrument maintenance lucrative, especially if they can provide comprehensive solutions that ensure minimal disruption to healthcare services. Large-scale suppliers like B. Braun Medical Limited, already involved in such contracts, underscore the importance of technical expertise and custom solutions in securing successful awards.

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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

The equipment was purchased directly from B Braun, and another supplier would not be able to provide the parts required.

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/046746-2026
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
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
£165,490 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 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
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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