---
title: "WHHT - MAINT - Lung Function Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0595c4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# WHHT - MAINT - Lung Function Machine

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0595c4

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## Summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Watford, UK, has awarded a direct contract to VYAIRE UK 236 LIMITED for the maintenance of lung function and CPET equipment. The procurement, titled "WHHT - MAINT - Lung Function Machine," falls under the services industry category and spans a 5-year maintenance service contract for equipment located at Hemel and Watford General Hospital. The procurement method employed was direct award, primarily due to the technical necessity, with the contract period starting on 30th September 2025 and concluding on 29th September 2030. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a pending status as of 17th September 2025, following a standstill period ending on 26th September 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in high-tech medical equipment maintenance, particularly those with expertise in lung function and CPET machines. It underscores the importance of possessing unique technical capabilities, as the procurement was awarded on the basis of the supplier being uniquely qualified. SMEs specialising in niche market services within the healthcare sector could find substantial growth if they can uniquely position themselves to meet technical requirements similar to those of VYAIRE UK 236 LIMITED, the contracted supplier for this maintenance service.

## Notice

5-year Maintenance Service Contract Service and maintenance contract for lung function and CPET equipment across Hemel and WGH (4x lung function machines, 1x CPET machine)

### Procurement Information

This equipment can only be maintained by the sole supplier. A service contract from any other provider is not available for Vyaire equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057155-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,325 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD18 0HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Vicarage |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VYAIRE UK 236 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 07:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057155-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 11:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054627-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057155-2025
  17th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054627-2025
  8th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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