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24 Jul 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is seeking tenders for the "NGH - Nurse Call Upgrade" project, aimed at upgrading the nurse call systems across Abington Ward, Holcot Ward, Balmoral Ward, and the Dermatology Department. The contract is classified under the industry category of "Patient-monitoring system" and falls geographically within the UKF24 region. This procurement process is in the tender stage with an open procedure approach, allowing interested parties to submit their bids electronically. Key deadlines include an enquiry period closing on 14th August 2026, a submission deadline on 21st August 2026 at 12:00 noon, and the award decision expected by 11th September 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 12th October 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare technology sector, particularly those skilled in implementing patient-monitoring systems. With a contract value of up to £418,000, companies specialising in goods provision, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) alongside voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The evaluation criteria focus on quality (50%), price (40%), and social value (10%), allowing businesses with expertise and competitive pricing strategies to maximise their chances of success. Participating in this initiative not only provides potential growth and revenue but also enhances collaboration with a central public authority in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NGH - Nurse Call Upgrade

Notice Description

Nurse Call Upgrade to Abington Ward, Holcot Ward, Balmoral Ward and Dermatology Department.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d30d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070212-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33195000 - Patient-monitoring system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£348,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£348,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

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