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Maintenance Lifts/Hoists, Couches & Stryker Trolleys

ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Jun 2026 at 22:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involved the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, under the tender titled "Maintenance Lifts/Hoists, Couches & Stryker Trolleys." This project falls within the services category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of medical equipment. The Trust, located in Bath, operates in the UK region UKK12. The procurement utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition, indicating a swift and streamlined awarding process. It was awarded to Medserve (South West) Ltd, a large supplier based in Bristol, known for its high performance and reliability. Key contract activities began on 1st February 2026 and concluded on 31st January 2027, with the overall contract status marked as complete as of 30th June 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in servicing medical equipment due to the nature of the work required, which includes maintenance, repair, and inspections of specialised medical apparatus. Companies with a proven track record in maintaining health care equipment and those capable of delivering timely and reliable services could benefit significantly. Although this specific tender is complete, understanding its requirements might prepare similar businesses to engage in future opportunities with public health organisations seeking to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance Lifts/Hoists, Couches & Stryker Trolleys

Notice Description

"Maintenance and servicing of medical equipment including:- 1) Maintenence, repair, annual service and six monthly LOLER testing on patient hoists. 2) Hoist sling inspection. 3) Maintenance repair and servicing of patient couches. 4) Maintenance repair and servicing of patient trolleys. Medserve have demonstrated consistently high performance across service delivery, responsiveness, communication quality, and reliability. Medserve have a demonstrated good technical competence and response times for breakdowns / repairs mininmising service disruption. Work reports / spares requests are always very clear, concise and timley."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061496-2026
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
£19,095 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3NG
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDSERVE (SOUTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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