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title: "Patient Handling Equipment (Maintenance Services) (LOLER)"
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# Patient Handling Equipment (Maintenance Services) (LOLER)

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af18d5b7-319e-40ed-b4ed-917657218bf4

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## Summary

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the maintenance services of patient handling equipment, classified under the CPV code 50400000 for repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. This procurement, titled "Patient Handling Equipment (Maintenance Services) (LOLER)," took place through a limited procurement method with a competitive quotation below threshold. The award was made to Essential Healthcare Solutions (UK) Limited. The contract runs from 31 January 2025 to 1 February 2028, with key procurement and relevant award dates published in February 2025. The contract value is £500,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment maintenance sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality repair and maintenance services. Though this specific contract has been awarded to an SME, Essential Healthcare Solutions (UK) Limited, similar future opportunities could benefit SMEs looking to expand their client base within the UK healthcare sector. Larger firms with extensive experience in servicing hospital equipment may also find such tenders beneficial for long-term growth and establishing a reputation in public healthcare procurement contracts.

## Notice

Patient Handling Equipment (Maintenance Services) (LOLER) Additional information: Patient Handling Equipment (Maintenance Services) (LOLER)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e4239d-130a-44f2-9c7d-84859e6a0a7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 1 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN5 7JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e4239d-130a-44f2-9c7d-84859e6a0a7f
- 12 Feb 2025 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe16d977-0a31-4900-86e2-5ba097ee4885

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e4239d-130a-44f2-9c7d-84859e6a0a7f
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe16d977-0a31-4900-86e2-5ba097ee4885
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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