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17 Jul 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located at Lincoln County Hospital, aimed to secure maintenance services for Neurophysiology EEG equipment. Under the title "Maintenance - Neurophysiology EEG Equipment (LIDIA003)," this process falls within the "repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment" industry category. The procurement was completed under a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition." The successful contract was awarded on 17 July 2026, and is set to remain active from 31 March 2028 until 30 March 2035. This procurement, executed in Lincoln, reflects a strategic focus on maintaining critical health service infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised medical equipment maintenance services. The completion of this contract with Nihon Kohden UK Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Guildford, indicates the potential for similar businesses, particularly those with capabilities in servicing Neurophysiology EEG equipment, to participate in future opportunities with NHS entities. Companies possessing expertise in medical equipment repair and maintenance can leverage such contracts to enhance their service portfolios and establish long-term relationships with public health institutions. The nature of this procurement exemplifies the niche opportunities available in the healthcare sector for businesses specialising in technical maintenance services.

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Notice Title

Maintenance - Neurophysiology EEG Equipment (LIDIA003)

Notice Description

Maintenance contract (POS, post-warranty) for Neurophysiology EEG equipment. Related MDCG/Capital purchase C453090.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cde4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067825-2026
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
£53,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2028 - 30 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIHON KOHDEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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