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title: "Maintenance - Respiratory Support Ventilators -26-A-2654"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0675e0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Maintenance - Respiratory Support Ventilators -26-A-2654

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0675e0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the maintenance of respiratory support ventilators by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has reached the award stage. This process involved the direct procurement method, categorised under the repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment industry, with a focus on the healthcare sector in the Leicester region, United Kingdom. The title of the contract is "Maintenance - Respiratory Support Ventilators -26-A-2654", and it covers an annual maintenance period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The contract, valued at £40,044 gross, was signed on 26 March 2026, with Vapotherm UK Ltd named as the supplier. No competition was conducted for the procurement, as it was a contract renewal directly with the original equipment manufacturer.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical device maintenance, particularly those with expertise in high-risk medical equipment. Although this specific procurement was awarded without competition, understanding such contracts can position similar companies to identify service needs in niche markets. Enterprises capable of providing specialised maintenance services for non-invasive respiratory support devices would be well-suited to anticipate and engage in similar future opportunities or seek partnership with OEMs like Vapotherm. The data and execution details of this procurement platform can serve as a guiding example for other entities aiming to provide service solutions in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Revenue funded; Annual maintenance contract cover for the trust fleet of x50 Vapotherm devices used across children's hospital. Vapotherm devices provide non-invasive, high-velocity respiratory support to spontaneously breathing patients in respiratory distress. They deliver heated, humidified oxygen through a comfortable nasal cannula rather than a tight-fitting mask. This therapy helps treat hypoxemia and hypercapnia by flushing anatomical dead space, reducing the work of breathing. maintenance term; Start date: 01 April 2026 - End date: 31 March 2027 "This is for a maintenance contract renewal for high-risk medical devices used across the children's hospital, that can only be serviced by the OEM. The OEM do not offer maintenance via a framework and do not offer multiyear contracts. Womens & Children's CMG will fund via the accrued maintenance budget."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028249-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,370 |

## 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 | VAPOTHERM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 08:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028249-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028249-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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