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title: "Maintenance - Service of ECMO Equipment 26-A-2617"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670b3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# Maintenance - Service of ECMO Equipment 26-A-2617

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670b3

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## Summary

The recent contracting process at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust focuses on the maintenance and service of ECMO equipment, pivotal for patients requiring life-support for the heart and lungs. Located at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, the organisation has completed the award process without competition due to the specific expertise required. The procurement stage has transitioned from planning to award and contract with the contract period from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027. The value of the contract is £107,460 gross, and it is categorised under repair and maintenance services of medical equipment within the UKF21 region. This direct procurement method was employed due to the niche nature of the service provided by the OEM.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities by ensuring vital ECMO equipment remains operational, thus enhancing healthcare delivery quality. Businesses specialising in medical equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in life-support technologies, are well-suited to engage in similar contracts. As Chalice Medical Limited has been awarded this contract, large-scale firms with a proven track record in the medical sector may consider exploring similar direct procurement opportunities in public health services. Such specialised focus opens avenues for companies to secure long-term contracts, providing stability and expanding their market influence through highly specialised service offerings.

## Notice

Service and maintenance provision of all ECMO equipment i.e. Centrimag pumps (x28), Paratherm heater/cooler (x19) and Sechrist Blenders (x15) Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-support machine used when a person's lungs and/or heart are too sick to work on their own. It temporarily takes over the job of oxygenating the blood and, in some cases, pumping it around the body. Maintenance term - 1/2/2026 to 31/1/2027 replacing expiring Atamis reference C357697 This is a contract renewal that shall be funded by the RRCV revenue budget, and hence being accrued. This is a contract offered by the OEM whom are the only entity whom can provide this service. Chalice do not offer this via framework so only mechanism is to go direct. This contract is considered reasonable value as negotiations have taken place since Nov 25 as the original quotes were not accepted based on a a significant cost increase, particularly on the blend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025932-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,550 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHALICE MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 16:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025932-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025932-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chalicemedical.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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