---
title: "FYY - FT10 Diathermies Maintenance Contract - St Richards"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e55"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# FYY - FT10 Diathermies Maintenance Contract - St Richards

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e55

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a public procurement process for a maintenance contract titled "FYY - FT10 Diathermies Maintenance Contract - St Richards." This contract involves the provision of preventative and corrective maintenance services for FT10 Diathermy units used in the operating theatres at St Richards Hospital, located in Worthing, United Kingdom. The process, classified under the industry category for repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment, has reached the Award stage as of 8th April 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st May 2026 and end on 30th April 2031. The procurement method employed is direct, below the threshold, and without competition, resulting in a contract with Medtronic, valued at £105,083.30 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for organisations specialising in medical equipment maintenance. While Medtronic has been selected due to technical exclusivity, businesses looking to expand in similar niches could benefit from understanding the procurement landscape and preparing competitive bids where possible. Companies with expertise in high-value specifications and OEM-compatible solutions are well-suited to engage in such processes, positioning themselves as potential partners or future competitors in niche markets reliant on specialised maintenance services.

## Notice

The Trust intends to enter into a direct award contract with Medtronic for the provision of preventative and corrective maintenance for FT10 Diathermy units used within St Richards 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/032086-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,083 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 14:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032086-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032086-2026
  8th April 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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