---
title: "Maintenance of Fresenius Kabi CATSmart systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0690e9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-24"
---

# Maintenance of Fresenius Kabi CATSmart systems

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0690e9

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## Summary

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, a public authority under central government classification, has concluded a direct procurement process with Fresenius Kabi Limited for the maintenance of 14 CATSmart Blood-processing autotransfusion systems. This service contract, valued at £86,555.89 gross, was awarded due to the exclusivity of service, spare parts, and software upgrades provided by the original equipment manufacturer, Fresenius Kabi. The procurement, settled without competition, falls below the threshold and pertains to the UKF14 region in Nottingham. The contract was signed on 3rd June 2026 and spans from 4th June 2026 to 31st March 2029, now in its active award stage.

This maintenance contract presents specific growth opportunities primarily for highly specialised businesses within the medical equipment maintenance sector, especially those with capabilities in servicing proprietary equipment. While the direct awarding method limits competition, the tender invites large-scale companies that can provide dedicated support for medical and surgical equipment, aligning with Fresenius Kabi’s OEM status. Companies with the ability to offer such niche services may seek indirect opportunities through subcontracting arrangements or by expanding their expertise in similar domains to engage with future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Maintenance Contract for the care of 14 CATSmart Blood-processing autotransfusion systems. Maintenance is only available from the supplier as they are the OEM and the only provider of service, spare parts and software upgrades. They are not on any national procurement frameworks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059522-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,129 |
| Contracts value | £72,129 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRESENIUS KABI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 14:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059522-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 08:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040847-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 08:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040834-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059522-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040847-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040834-2026
  5th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18200

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fresenius-kabi.com/gb
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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