Award

Maintenance of Pneumatic Tube Systems

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

12 May 2026 at 12:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

12 May 2026 at 11:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust involves the direct award for the maintenance of pneumatic tube systems at the St Thomas’ site in London. Classified under the medical and surgical equipment maintenance industry category, this tender is essential for the operational efficiency of NHS facilities. The procurement stage is currently at "award" status, with the award date noted as 12th May 2026. The contract, valued at £205,902, is set to begin on 25th May 2026, with a potential extension until 24th May 2031. SWL Healthcare Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been selected to fulfil the service requirements through a direct award method based on technical reasons related to the existing infrastructure.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare facility maintenance services. Large enterprises with expertise in maintaining complex pneumatic systems can compete for similar contracts by showcasing their ability to integrate seamlessly with existing NHS infrastructure. The direct award strategy, underpinned by a justification tied to technical reasons, suggests that companies with proprietary or specialised knowledge may find significant opportunities in this sector. Additionally, understanding the renewal options and the potential for contract extension could provide further strategic advantages for businesses looking to establish a long-term presence in the healthcare service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Pneumatic Tube Systems

Notice Description

provision of pneumatic tube system maintenance at the St Thomas' site only

Procurement Information

closed protocol system built into the fabric of the building

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069680
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043447-2026
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
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
£205,902 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 2029 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
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWL HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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