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03 Aug 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involved the provision of a hydrotherapy hoist system. This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically lifting equipment for the healthcare sector. The procurement was completed directly, without competition, due to being below the threshold. Located at Lincoln County Hospital in Lincoln, UKF30 region, this tender was finalised at the award stage. Key milestones included the contract's start date on the 6th of July 2026, with a completion date set for the 31st of August 2026. The award was made to ARJO UK Limited, a large supplier based in Houghton Regis, UKH25 region, marking an on-time delivery without any competitive procurement stages.

This tender offers significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in healthcare lifting equipment or related goods. Manufacturers or providers who focus on innovative healthcare solutions and operate in large or scalable capacities could benefit from similar procurement processes. Although this particular process did not include a competitive tender phase, businesses should be prepared to offer quality solutions that align with public sector requirements to secure contracts resembling this one in the future. Building relationships with common public authority buyers like the NHS can lead to growth opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Title

MDCG - Hydrotherapy Hoist System

Notice Description

Provision of hydrotherapy hoist system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073392-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,130 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ARJO

Further Information

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