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Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has completed the procurement process for the maintenance of Penlon and MEC Anaesthetic Equipment and Ventilators. Classified within the services category, this contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, with a total value of £745,000 (gross amount £894,000) and set to commence on 1st September 2026, lasting until 31st August 2031, with potential extensions up to 29th February 2036. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this award was finalised on 2nd July 2026, and the standstill period is scheduled to end on 15th July 2026. The procurement aligns with the 2023/54 legal basis under UKPGA and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This contract creates business growth opportunities by providing a long-term engagement in the crucial sector of healthcare equipment maintenance. Organisations like MET Healthcare Limited, especially small and medium enterprises specialising in repair and maintenance services, are particularly well-suited to benefit from such direct procurement processes. The opportunity to secure a high-value, multi-year contract with potential for further extension highlights the advantageous prospects for firms possessing exclusive rights and expertise in maintaining critical medical equipment. This opportunity not only solidifies the supplier's market position but also promotes specialised service growth within the regional healthcare ecosystem.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Penlon and MEC Anaesthetic Equipment and Ventilators

Notice Description

Routine service and repair of Penlon and MEC Anaesthetic Equipment and Ventilators within Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. Maintenance, in accordance with OEM recommendations.

Procurement Information

MET Healthcare Limited has the exclusive rights for the provision of maintenance of Pelon and MEC equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c260
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062837-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£745,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6BA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MET HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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