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Award

02 Jul 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

QE Facilities Ltd, located in Gateshead at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, has concluded a procurement process with the award of a 3-year Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) contract for Isolated Power Supply (IPS) and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) services. The process was completed with a direct award to BENDER UK LIMITED, a supplier based in Ulverston. The procurement, categorised under repair and maintenance services, utilised a 'Below threshold - without competition' method, indicating a direct procurement approach. The contract period extends from 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2029, with a total cost of £41,931.78.

This contract provides lucrative opportunities for service providers in the repair and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in medical facilities equipment maintenance like IPS and UPS systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in electrical maintenance and a track record of working with healthcare providers would find this contract particularly advantageous. This contract not only signifies a stable, long-term business relationship with a central government public authority but also offers the potential to leverage future opportunities in similar procurements.

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Notice Title

3 Year PPM contract for IPS & UPS

Notice Description

3 Year PPM Contract for IPS & UPS Cost: PS41,931.78 Period: 11.05.26 - 10.05.29

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c270
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062288-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,931 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENDER

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