--- title: "Servicing and Maintenance of Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS) at Nottingham City Hospital" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f9f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f9f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f9f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f9f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST" published: "2025-12-19" --- # Servicing and Maintenance of Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS) at Nottingham City Hospital Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f9f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f9f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f9f0.json) ## Summary The Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust has initiated a procurement process for the servicing and maintenance of Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS) at the Nottingham City Hospital. This tender, active as of 19th December 2025, invites suppliers to participate in a competitive flexible procedure under the selective procurement method. The project is categorised under services related to the repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical building installations, covering regions within the United Kingdom such as UKF14, UKF15, and others. Key dates include the deadline for expression of interest and enquiries on 30th January 2026, with the award period concluding on 1st September 2026. The contract term is set to commence on 1st December 2026, with an initial two-year period and the possibility of extension up to ten years, contingent on the supplier’s performance and budget availability. The financial value of the contract is estimated at £1,000,000 GBP exclusive of VAT. The procurement is administered through the Atamis e-Tendering portal, necessitating prior registration for access. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance of hospital pipeline systems, particularly those capable of meeting rigorous Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 02-01 standards. Firms with a strong technical background in mechanical and electrical systems, including the provision of medical gases, and an understanding of preventive maintenance procedures will find this contract appealing. The competitive assessment process, including a supplier questionnaire and potential site visits, allows suppliers to demonstrate their capability and compliance with NHS standards. Additionally, suppliers can enhance their standing by highlighting social value contributions, such as creating workforce opportunities and supporting underrepresented groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an inclusive opportunity for growth and increased business exposure within the healthcare sector. ## Notice The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (The Authority) requires a Supplier for the provision of Servicing and Maintenance of the Medical Gas Pipeline System (MGPS) at the Nottingham City Hospital. The purpose of the contract is to ensure the Authority complies with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 02-01 as well as applicable standards and relevant legislation. A copy of HTM 02-01 can be found on the NHS England website: - https://www.england.nhs.uk/estates/health-technical-memoranda/ The objective of the contract is to ensure the provision of safe and MGPS for administering of medical gases (E.g. oxygen) to patients under the care of the Authority. An MPGS comprises a source of supply, pipeline distribution system, terminal units (to which the user connects and disconnects medical equipment) and a warning/alarm system. Systems include for, but are not limited to, provision of oxygen, nitrous oxide and medical air for respiratory and surgical applications. To ensure the MGPS operates safely and reliably, the Authority requires a Supplier to provide regular planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to mitigate risks of faults or failures occurring. A minor issue, such as a leak in the pipeline for example, may have major consequences such as patient fatality as a result of oxygen deprivation. The PPM must be carried out in full accordance with the requirements of HTM 02-01 Part B (Operational Management Chapter 10 maintenance 10.1 to 10.161) and the Supplier must include all consumables and manufacturer's identifiable parts for quarterly or annual routine servicing on all of the Authority's medical gas pipe, plant and systems and include: - All plant equipment servicing as per manufacturer's recommendations - Annual AGSS LEV testing and certification. - Dental air and vacuum. - Pathology Gases. The Services detailed in the associated procurement documents are deemed to be the minimum required to be undertaken during each quarterly and annual service visit. The Supplier shall be required, from time to time, to perform any other task required as part of the service in order for the relevant system(s) to remain compliant with HTM 02-01. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Options shall include, but not be limited to, the following: - The Commercial Schedule is to be based on the total equipment to be maintained at the Premises for the duration of the Term. - The quantities in the Commercial Schedule are provided in good faith; however, these figures may be subject to change (E.g. the number of systems may increase or decrease following completion of a separate building project). - The Prices in the Commercial Schedule shall be determined by multiplying the relevant rate by the quantity, which shall be the number of required over the Term. - Subject to the Supplier achieving a rating of Good required by relevant KPI's, on the 2nd anniversary of the Actual Services Commencement Date, any request to increase the rates and Prices in the Commercial Schedule must be in line with the following price adjustment for inflation (PAFI)mechanism detailed in Schedule 6 of the Contract. - Details concerning the above and any other options are stated in the associated procurement documents Renewal: The Term is 2 years with the option to extend in 1-year increments to a maximum term of 10 years. Extensions shall be granted on the basis of good performance, available budgets and the Authority's requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084740-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | 2032-12-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLF14 Nottingham, TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire, TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations - 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations ## Release History - 19 Dec 2025 at 10:13 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084740-2025 - 19 Dec 2025 at 09:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084723-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084740-2025 19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084723-2025 19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/estates/health-technical-memoranda/ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007179-2025 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047661-2025 - 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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