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title: "FYY - FT10 Diathermies Maintenance Contract - Surgery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0671ca"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# FYY - FT10 Diathermies Maintenance Contract - Surgery

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671ca

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## Summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a direct award contract with Medtronic for the maintenance of FT10 Diathermy units used in Worthing Hospital's operating theatres. This contract, focused on preventative and corrective maintenance services for specialized medical equipment, commenced on 23rd March 2026 and will run until 22nd March 2030. The procurement falls within the "repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment" category. Due to the technical exclusivity of OEM-only software and the lack of trained alternative suppliers, Medtronic emerged as the sole provider capable of fulfilling the requirements. This procurement process was completed through a "below threshold - without competition" method, signifying a direct approach without competitive tendering due to specific technical stipulations.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for large enterprises, particularly those engaged in medical equipment maintenance services, to provide niche and specialist services to NHS institutions. Although the contract has been directly awarded without competition, recognizing the technical exclusivity can help similar businesses identify markets where they might develop proprietary solutions. The maintenance agreement offers insights into high standards expected, such as swift response times and high percentages of successful first-time fixes, reflecting dedication to equipment reliability and continuity in surgical settings. Companies looking to expand their offerings into highly specialized maintenance solutions may find inspiration in how Medtronic has leveraged its unique capabilities to secure this contract.

## Notice

The Trust has awarded a direct award contract with Medtronic for the provision of preventative and corrective maintenance for FT10 Diathermy units used within Worthing Hospital Operating Theatres. Due to technical exclusivity, OEM-only software, and the absence of trained alternative suppliers, Medtronic is the sole provider capable of delivering compliant maintenance for this specialist medical equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027322-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,624 |
| Contracts value | £79,624 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDTRONIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 13:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027322-2026
- 23 Mar 2026 at 16:09 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026428-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027322-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026428-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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