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HH038-25-TW33 Full Pulmonary Function System Service & Maintenance

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland, based in Inverness, has completed the award stage for the "HH038-25-TW33 Full Pulmonary Function System Service & Maintenance" contract. This contract focuses on the health industry category, specifically for maintenance services within Raigmore Hospital's Respiratory Physiology department. The procurement method was limited, involving a direct award procedure without a prior call for competition, as it had specialised requirements necessitating expertise only available from the original equipment manufacturer. This seven-year service contract with Vitalograph Ltd, signed on 9th December 2025, is valued at £68,082 and aims to ensure continuous operational efficiency and cost-effective maintenance for the specialised medical equipment.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for established businesses in the health services sector, particularly those skilled in servicing and maintaining complex medical equipment. However, the direct award to Vitalograph Ltd highlights the significance of possessing unique technical expertise to meet specific healthcare requirements. Businesses aiming to compete in similar tenders might benefit from enhancing their skill sets and certifications in niche medical technologies or establishing partnerships with original equipment manufacturers to broaden their service offerings.

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Notice Title

HH038-25-TW33 Full Pulmonary Function System Service & Maintenance

Notice Description

7-year fully comprehensive service contract to cover the following equipment: - 1x VitaloLAB - Full PFT System with PC and Trolley - 1x VitaloQUB - 2x 3-Litre Precision Syringes - 5x Pneumotrac Spirometers - Software Application Support All equipment is based in Respiratory Physiology at Raigmore Hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The equipment can only be serviced/maintained by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Therefore it is appropriate to use this supplier as they have the expertise required to service/maintain the equipment.

Procurement Information

This service contract is required to ensure continuity of service for the respiratory physiology service. The OEM has the expertise necessary to service/maintain the equipment and no other supplier would be able to undertake this work. Quotations were acquired from the OEM with discounts requested for multiyear deals and multiple assets to ensure the best value for money for the board. If a service contract is not in place and in the event of equipment failure, there would be an impact on service provision during equipment downtime and the board would incur repair costs that could have been covered by a contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827546
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552463
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,082 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITALOGRAPH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552463
    HH038-25-TW33 Full Pulmonary Function System Service & Maintenance - 7-year fully comprehensive service contract to cover the following equipment: - 1x VitaloLAB - Full PFT System with PC and Trolley - 1x VitaloQUB - 2x 3-Litre Precision Syringes - 5x Pneumotrac Spirometers - Software Application Support All equipment is based in Respiratory Physiology at Raigmore Hospital.

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