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Annual maintenance contract for Bioquell hydrogen Peroxide vapour equipment

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 May 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the annual maintenance of Bioquell hydrogen peroxide vapour equipment to Ecolab Ltd. This procurement process, marked under the "Award" and "Contract" stages, was completed with Ecolab Ltd as the sole supplier. The procurement, classified under repair and maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment, was executed via a direct procurement method, operating below threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £31,785.60 gross, commenced on 23rd April 2026 and spans four years, concluding on 22nd April 2030. The buyer's office is located in Liverpool, while the supplier is based in Northwich, indicating a geographical focus within the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in niche maintenance services, particularly those capable of delivering specialised support for hydrogen peroxide vapour equipment. Ecolab Ltd's position as the primary supplier underscores a market advantage for companies already engaged in technical repairs for such equipment, as the procurement process highlighted no framework for alternative service providers. Businesses that can offer competitive direct maintenance services with certified expertise might find similar future contracts within healthcare settings advantageous, especially in locales serviced by central government public authorities like Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Annual maintenance contract for Bioquell hydrogen Peroxide vapour equipment

Notice Description

WV_642 The equipment is manufactured by Ecolab and they do not outsource technical repairs. Therefore, there are no alternative organisations that can provide this service. Fixed price for a 4-year arrangement achieved. There is no framework cover.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043943-2026
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

50422000 - Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,488 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY 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
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECOLAB

Further Information

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