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C443781 - Waiver for Maintenance of Vapotherm Devices

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jun 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, focused on securing maintenance services for Vapotherm Precision Flow systems at the Bradford Royal Infirmary, located in the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment." It has advanced to the award stage as of 1st June 2026, with Vapotherm UK Ltd appointed as the supplier. The process utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and the contract period extends from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for large companies specialising in medical maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in servicing high-risk medical equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The direct award approach highlights the importance of existing relationships and the capability to provide specialised, critical maintenance services without the need for extensive bidding processes. This can lead to long-term partnerships and consistent revenue for businesses that meet the precise requirements of such health trusts.

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Notice Title

C443781 - Waiver for Maintenance of Vapotherm Devices

Notice Description

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) requires a maintenance contract to support annual maintenance of high risk Vapotherm Precision Flow system(s) that cannot be maintained by Clinical Engineering in-house.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051267-2026
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING 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
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAPOTHERM

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