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Maintenance of Boston Scientific and Lumenis Surgical Laser Systems and Other Surgical Assets

ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Jul 2026 at 13:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Maintenance of Boston Scientific and Lumenis Surgical Laser Systems and Other Surgical Assets." This tender involves repair and maintenance services for medical equipment, specifically surgical lasers and other assets. The process is set within the healthcare industry category and is planned to take place in the UK, specifically in the Reading area (UKJ11). Expressions of interest are being sought until 31st July 2026, and the next notice is expected on 17th August 2026. The procurement method focuses on services and is above the threshold, with an estimated value of £113,000 net or £135,600 gross.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and repair services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. Companies offering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) as well as reactive maintenance and repair services for surgical assets such as laser systems will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their operations within the healthcare sector. The project's duration runs from November 2026 to October 2030, providing a stable, long-term contract for the successful supplier to establish and grow its presence in this specialised niche.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Boston Scientific and Lumenis Surgical Laser Systems and Other Surgical Assets

Notice Description

The maintenance of Boston Scientific and Lumenis surgical general laser systems and other surgical assets. This includes Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance / repairs.

Planning Information

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking expressions of interest from organisations who are capable of and are interested in maintaining circa seven (7) Boston Scientific and Lumenis surgical assets. This would include both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and a reactive maintenance / repairs service. Interested organisations should email christopher.dickenson@royalberkshire.nhs.uk to register their interest in this opportunity. The types and numbers of assets that are likely in scope are as follows: - One Lumenis Holmium Pulse 120H General Laser System; - One Lumenis AcuPulse-40W General Laser System; - One Lumenis PowerSuite INT-100W General Laser System; - One Lumenis Versacut Morcellator; - One Lumenis Endoscopic Biopsy/Resection Device; - One Boston Scientific G2200 Rezum Generator; and - One Boston Scientific Visual Ice Cryoablation System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c687
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064270-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33161000 - Electrosurgical unit

33169000 - Surgical instruments

33169100 - Surgical laser

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 5AN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Redlands
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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