--- title: "Surgical Instrument and Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a935" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a935" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a935.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a935.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST" published: "2025-10-07" --- # Surgical Instrument and Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Service Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a935 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a935) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a935.json) ## Summary Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process concerning the "Surgical Instrument and Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Service". The procurement, led on behalf of the East Midlands Decontamination Collaboration, focuses on health services within the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of UKF. The preliminary market engagement notice, published on 7th October 2025, invites suppliers to participate in the early market engagement, with a deadline for submissions set for 10th November 2025. The procurement is under the planning stage, with anticipated contract commencement on 12th October 2026, and the contract will last until 12th October 2036. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in decontamination services, as the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust seeks to engage with suppliers to explore innovative solutions and models for their Central Sterile Services Department and endoscope cleaning services. Companies with experience in health-related services and a track record of implementing successful decontamination projects would find this opportunity beneficial for expansion and collaboration. Additionally, suppliers offering cutting-edge technologies or transitional support options could gain a competitive edge in the bidding process. ## Notice This Early Market Engagement (EME) is being led by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH or the 'Authority') on behalf of the East Midlands Decontamination Collaboration (EMDC), a partnership between Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (SFH or SFHFT) (collectively referred to as the 'Collaboration'). * The Collaboration is seeking to engage with decontamination service providers (Suppliers) to raise awareness of its future plans for Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) and endoscope decontamination services. * The purpose of this Early Market Engagement (EME) is to: o Understand what solutions, models, and innovations are currently available in the market. o Learn from previous examples of similar projects delivered elsewhere. o Gather Supplier views on potential delivery approaches, risks, and enablers. o Explore opportunities for collaboration and transitional support options. ### Planning Information Suppliers are invited to download the EME document via the e-Tendering portal for more information: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Suppliers are required to review all published EME documentation and submit their responses in accordance with the timetable set out in Section 2 If you have any problems with the Electronic Portal, you should contact the helpdesk on 0800 9956035 or by sending an email to support-health@atamis.co.uk . The helpline is open Monday to Friday between 8 am and 6 pm excluding public and bank holidays. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062885-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG5 1PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Sherwood | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 7 Oct 2025 at 12:54 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062885-2025 - 7 Oct 2025 at 08:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062720-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062885-2025 7th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062720-2025 7th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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