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title: "Vernacare Technical Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa11"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Vernacare Technical Services

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa11

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight has completed the procurement process for a service and maintenance contract titled "Vernacare Technical Services," focusing on the repair and maintenance of Vernacare macerators used in healthcare facilities. The procurement pertains to the industry category of medical equipment maintenance services, classified under the CPV code 50421000. This concluded process was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award without prior publication, as it falls outside the scope of the directive. The relevant contract was signed on 28th May 2026. The procurement process included an agreement for the supply of services at St Marys Hospital, located in Newport, UKJ34 region, Isle of Wight. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 52,889.76, was granted to VERNACARE LIMITED.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment repair and maintenance services to establish themselves as primary support providers for healthcare facilities. Given the critical nature and specialised servicing required by healthcare institutions to maintain hygiene and operational efficiency, businesses with a strong focus on sustainable waste management and infection control systems are well-suited to compete in this sector. The direct award to experienced companies like VERNACARE LIMITED signals a potential for similar firms to secure contracts by demonstrating industry-specific expertise, reliability, and innovative service offerings.

## Notice

The Trust has adopted Vernacare macerators as the standard equipment. A service and maintenance contract is in place to ensure prompt manufacturer support in the event of breakdowns. Vernacare macerators are used in hospitals and healthcare facilities to hygienically dispose of single use pulp products such as bedpans, urinals and washbowls. They break waste down into a biodegradable slurry that is safely discharged to drainage systems, supporting infection prevention, staff safety, patient dignity and sustainable waste management.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance agreement for: The Trust has adopted Vernacare macerators as the standard equipment. A service and maintenance contract is in place to ensure prompt manufacturer support in the event of breakdowns. Vernacare macerators are used in hospitals and healthcare facilities to hygienically dispose of single use pulp products such as bedpans, urinals and washbowls. They break waste down into a biodegradable slurry that is safely discharged to drainage systems, supporting infection prevention, staff safety, patient dignity and sustainable waste management.

### Procurement Information

Framework by means of direct award was used

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051283-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,889 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLE OF WIGHT |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 5TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Parkhurst & Hunnyhill |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051283-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.iow.nhs.uk/

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