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title: "Theatres Managed Service - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068257"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Theatres Managed Service - Request for Information

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068257

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## Summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Theatres Managed Equipment Service, with a focus on medical solutions, medical practice and related services, and health services. This procurement is a strategic move to re-procure their Theatres MES, which is vital for operating surgical facilities at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital. The procurement process aims to engage suppliers to shape the future service model. The preliminary market engagement, scheduled until 29 April 2026, is a crucial milestone in this process, with the Trust exploring valuable insights for an enhanced service covering surgical facilities and potentially expanding into areas like interventional radiology and cardiology.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment and related services, given its substantial annual value of approximately £25 million. Suppliers with expertise in delivering comprehensive Theatres MES and related sectors such as sterile services, refurbishment, and engineering support are particularly well-suited to compete in this process. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with the procurement providing an avenue for inclusion and expansion into broader healthcare service areas. The involvement of resilient companies will contribute to the Trust’s aim to maintain and advance the quality and scope of medical services across key locations, fostering long-term collaborations and economic benefits for involved parties.

## Notice

GHFT (Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) "the Authority" invites Bidders to respond to a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise for a Theatres Managed Equipment Service GHFT is embarking on the re-procurement of its Theatres Managed Equipment Service (MES). The Trust currently operates a Theatres MES valued at approximately PS25m per year, including equipment provision, theatre related consumables, sterile services, refurbishment, engineering support, specialist cleaning, waste management, and facilities maintenance across both Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital. The current contract is approaching the end of its full term, and the Trust are looking to explore the re-procurement of the Theatres MES. As the development of the future service model and commercial strategy progresses, we are seeking valuable insight and expertise from suppliers with the capability to deliver a comprehensive Theatres MES, required to operate the surgical facilities across both sites, in addition to potential wider expansion across adjacent areas including interventional radiology, cardiology, endoscopy, and other areas This Preliminary Market Engagement is being administered in line with PA23 procedures.

### Planning Information

To participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Reference - C439610
You must be registered on the Atamis to view the Documents and all response and communications must be submitted via this e-Portal.
If you require any technical assistance using Atamis, please refer to the Supplier Portal user guide ( https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf )and/or the helpdesk on 0800 098 8201.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033924-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2028 - 22 Dec 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33692000 - Medical solutions
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 15:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033924-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033924-2026
  14th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf
- https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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