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title: "Authorising Engineer for Medical Gases"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0608a1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-01-19"
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# Authorising Engineer for Medical Gases

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0608a1

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## Summary

The Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for an "Authorising Engineer for Medical Gases" contract, under the Health Technical Memorandum 02-01 regulation. The contract was awarded on 19th January 2026 and will be carried out from 1st February 2026 until 31st January 2030. This procurement falls within the engineering support services category and is situated in Nottingham, United Kingdom, specifically covering regions UKF14, UKF15, UKF16, and UKF22. The process was conducted through a limited competition method, due to its classification as below threshold procurement, and Medical Engineering Systems Ltd was awarded the contract. The main purpose is to offer independent advice, performance monitoring, and ad hoc support to ensure the hospital's medical gas pipeline systems comply with safety standards.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering support, particularly those with expertise in healthcare systems compliance. Given the trust's requirement for regular assessments and audits, companies with robust capabilities in technical compliance, safety management, and healthcare advisory will find this contract beneficial. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Medical Engineering Systems Ltd, which succeeded in this bid, are well-positioned to tap into such niche markets by leveraging specialised skills and delivering bespoke solutionsmeeting regulatory requirements and promoting safer healthcare environments.

## Notice

HTM 02-01 (Health Technical Memorandum 02-01 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems) requires the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (The Trust) to appoint a competent person to undertake the role of authorising engineer and provide the associated support (The Services). Therefore, the Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of the Services. The purpose of the Services is to provide the Trust with: - independent advice on MGPS management, safety, and technical compliance to healthcare organizations. - assessments and recommendations on Associated Persons suitability to manage day-to-day tasks concerning the MGPS. There are approximately 14 APs across the Trust. And the number of assessments may vary year on year) - regular audits and monitoring of performance to ensure the MGPS remains safe and compliant with relevant regulations - Ad hoc support as and when it may be required The objective is to ensure the Trust has measures in place to provide adequate support in ensuring the Trust complies with HTM 02-01 as well as relevant UK standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004312-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 12:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004312-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004312-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mesystems.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/

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