Maintenance of Apheresis Machines

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 10:55

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, a central government public authority, involves the contracting for the maintenance of Apheresis Machines. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment. Located in Nottingham (UKF14 region), this contract was awarded on 24th June 2026, and the procurement method was direct, being below threshold and without competition. The awarded contract is scheduled to begin on 25th September 2026 and end on 24th September 2028, with Terumo BCT Ltd., a large-scale supplier, selected to carry out the tasks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance. Enterprises with expertise in servicing apheresis technology or broader haematology equipment could find growth potential through sub-contracting or forming partnerships with the principal supplier, Terumo BCT Ltd. Although direct competition was not part of this procurement, businesses can position themselves for future opportunities by building relationships within the healthcare sector and maintaining readiness for possible collaborative roles in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Apheresis Machines

Notice Description

Full service maintenance contract for the purchased Apheresis Machines used in Adult and Children's Haematology. This service can only be provided by the OEM, Terumo BCT and is not available via NHSSC or any other framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059352-2026
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
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
£50,301 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
24 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERUMO BCT

Further Information

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