Official UK procurement notice
Maintenance of Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators
Procurement agent: Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service·On behalf of: Northern Health and Social Care Trust
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionMaintenance of Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators incl Humidifiers
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 31 Jul 2031, 23:59 BST.
CPV: Anaesthetics · Repair and maintenance services · Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment · Ventilators
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value (£21,865,439 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Anaesthetic MachinesAwardedRenewalPublished value£5,923,291
Lot #2VentilatorsAwardedPublished value£15,942,148
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Award Criteria - Price: 90%
- Award Criteria - Quality - Scored - Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (2)
- Award Criteria - Price: 90% as detailed in the Tender documentation
- Award Criteria - Quality - Scored - Social Value: 10% as detailed in the Tender documentation
- Price carries 90 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 9 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 31 Jul 2031
- First published
- 25 Sept 2025, 11:33 BST
- Last source update
- 5 Aug 2026, 13:43 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 May 2026
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-006360- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1d5Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 27 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 20 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
25 Sept 2025 → 5 Aug 2026 · 11 dates- Planning notice published386 days ago25 Sept 2025, 11:33 BST
- Market engagement371 days ago9 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek engagement with the market place to ascertain how suppliers can assist the HSCNI in ensuring their Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators (inc. Humidifiers) are effectively maintained across all sites. To this end, Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of Health and Social Care for Northern Ireland to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through a questionnaire.
Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through eTendersNI. All correspondence in relation to this tender will be communicated via the secure eTendersNI messaging area. Suppliers will be required to return answers to the questionnaire and any comments no later than 15:00 on Thursday 9th October 2025.
Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.
- Next notice expected300 days ago19 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Tender notice published266 days ago23 Jan 2026, 16:36 GMT
- Clarification questions by237 days ago20 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Submission deadline230 days ago27 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Award decision expected by167 days ago1 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent119 days ago19 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends100 days ago7 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts76 days ago1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published72 days ago5 Aug 2026, 13:43 BST
Notice history
12 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 25 Sept 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published25 Sept 2025, 11:33 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published23 Jan 2026, 16:36 GMTUK4
- Published value updated to £21,865,43923 Jan 2026, 16:36 GMTwas £0
- Status changed to active23 Jan 2026, 16:36 GMT
- Procurement method changed23 Jan 2026, 16:36 GMT
- Deadline published: 27 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT23 Jan 2026, 16:36 GMT
- Buyer details updated23 Jan 2026, 16:36 GMT
- Contract award notice published26 Jun 2026, 09:43 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete26 Jun 2026, 09:43 BST
- Buyer details updated26 Jun 2026, 09:43 BST
- Contract signature expected9 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published5 Aug 2026, 13:43 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-09: 1 release · 25 Sept 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 2 · Ventilators1 award | |||
| OXYGEN CARE LTDMaintenance of Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators (NHSCT)1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2031 · up to 31 Jul 2036Extensions: An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 60 months. · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Should an addition be required during the term of contract, the Buyer will utilise the pricing structure available for the same type or a similar type of equipment listed on the Contract. Should no similar pricing structure be available costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. Should no similar pricing structure be available i.e. for new model of equipment, costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. | £153,050 | 17 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
| Across several lots4 awards | |||
| ACCU-SCIENCE IRELAND LTD, DRAEGER MEDICAL UK LIMITEDSME, Getinge Limited, OXYGEN CARE LTD, Sword Medical UK LtdSMEjoint awardMaintenance of Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators (BHSCT)1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2031 · up to 31 Jul 2036Extensions: An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 60 months. · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Should an addition be required during the term of contract, the Buyer will utilise the pricing structure available for the same type or a similar type of equipment listed on the Contract. Should no similar pricing structure be available costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. Should no similar pricing structure be available i.e. for new model of equipment, costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. | £10,871,539 | 17 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
| ACCU-SCIENCE IRELAND LTD, DRAEGER MEDICAL UK LIMITEDSME, Getinge Limited, OXYGEN CARE LTD, Sword Medical UK LtdSMEjoint awardMaintenance of Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators (SEHSCT)1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2031 · up to 31 Jul 2036Extensions: An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 60 months. · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Should an addition be required during the term of contract, the Buyer will utilise the pricing structure available for the same type or a similar type of equipment listed on the Contract. Should no similar pricing structure be available costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. Should no similar pricing structure be available i.e. for new model of equipment, costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. | £3,014,299 | 17 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
| ACCU-SCIENCE IRELAND LTD, DRAEGER MEDICAL UK LIMITEDSME, Getinge Limited, OXYGEN CARE LTD, Sword Medical UK LtdSMEjoint awardMaintenance of Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators (SHSCT)1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2031 · up to 31 Jul 2036Extensions: An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 60 months. · Options: Should an addition be required during the term of contract, the Buyer will utilise the pricing structure available for the same type or a similar type of equipment listed on the Contract. Should no similar pricing structure be available costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. Should no similar pricing structure be available i.e. for new model of equipment, costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. | £4,143,374 | 17 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
| DRAEGER MEDICAL UK LIMITEDSME, Inspiration HealthcareSME, OXYGEN CARE LTD, Sword Medical UK LtdSMEjoint awardMaintenance of Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators (WHSCT)1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2031 · up to 31 Jul 2036Extensions: An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 60 months. · Options: Should an addition be required during the term of contract, the Buyer will utilise the pricing structure available for the same type or a similar type of equipment listed on the Contract. Should no similar pricing structure be available costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. Should no similar pricing structure be available i.e. for new model of equipment, costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. | £3,683,179 | 17 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Maintenance of Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators (NHSCT) · OXYGEN CARE LTD
- Signed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Value
- £153,050
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2031 · up to 31 Jul 2036 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 60 months.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Should an addition be required during the term of contract, the Buyer will utilise the pricing structure available for the same type or a similar type of equipment listed on the Contract. Should no similar pricing structure be available costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. Should no similar pricing structure be available i.e. for new model of equipment, costs will be requested directly from the Supplier.
No agreed KPIs: KPI's are only pplicable to Lot 2 Ventilators, Section 2.10 Draeger, NHSCT have no equipment awarded in this Section.
Maintenance of Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators (BHSCT) · ACCU-SCIENCE IRELAND LTD, DRAEGER MEDICAL UK LIMITEDSME, Getinge Limited, OXYGEN CARE LTD, Sword Medical UK LtdSME
- Signed
- 10 Jul 2026
- Value
- £10,871,539
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2031 · up to 31 Jul 2036 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 60 months.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Should an addition be required during the term of contract, the Buyer will utilise the pricing structure available for the same type or a similar type of equipment listed on the Contract. Should no similar pricing structure be available costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. Should no similar pricing structure be available i.e. for new model of equipment, costs will be requested directly from the Supplier.
3 agreed KPIs: Operational Performance · Reporting & Documentation · Social Value
- Operational Performance, Only applicable to Lot 2 Ventilators, Section 2.10 Draeger The Supplier is to complete all scheduled Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) tasks within the timeframe agreed in advance with the Buyer. The adherence to this KPI will be measured using the RAG Status below: • Red (Not Meeting Expectations) - Current performance is below expectations. Immediate improvement needed. • Amber (Almost Meeting Expectations) - Performance is approaching expectations. Continued effort and monitoring required. • Green (Meeting Expectations) - Performance fully meets expectations KPI achieved or exceeded
- Reporting & Documentation, Only applicable to Lot 2 Ventilators, Section 2.10 Draeger. The Supplier is to submit full, accurate and complete service reports in accordance with Mid-Tier Schedule 02 (Specification) within 3 working days of completion of a service/repair. The adherence to this KPI will be measured using the RAG Status below: • Red (Not Meeting Expectations) - Current performance is below expectations. Immediate improvement needed. • Amber (Almost Meeting Expectations) - Performance is approaching expectations. Continued effort and monitoring required. • Green (Meeting Expectations) - Performance fully meets expectations KPI achieved or exceeded.
- Social Value, Only applicable to Lot 2 Ventilators, Section 2.10 Draeger. The Supplier is to submit full, accurate and complete reports to Social Value NI showing the progress made in relation to social value initiatives related to this Contract. The adherence to this KPI will be measured using the RAG Status below: • Red (Not Meeting Expectations) - Current performance is below expectations. Immediate improvement needed. • Amber (Almost Meeting Expectations) - Performance is approaching expectations. Continued effort and monitoring required. • Green (Meeting Expectations) - Performance fully meets expectations KPI achieved or exceeded.
Maintenance of Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators (SEHSCT) · ACCU-SCIENCE IRELAND LTD, DRAEGER MEDICAL UK LIMITEDSME, Getinge Limited, OXYGEN CARE LTD, Sword Medical UK LtdSME
- Signed
- 10 Jul 2026
- Value
- £3,014,299
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2031 · up to 31 Jul 2036 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 60 months.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Should an addition be required during the term of contract, the Buyer will utilise the pricing structure available for the same type or a similar type of equipment listed on the Contract. Should no similar pricing structure be available costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. Should no similar pricing structure be available i.e. for new model of equipment, costs will be requested directly from the Supplier.
3 agreed KPIs: Operational Performance · Reporting & Documentation · Social Value
- Operational Performance, Only applicable to Lot 2 Ventilators, Section 2.10 Draeger The Supplier is to complete all scheduled Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) tasks within the timeframe agreed in advance with the Buyer. The adherence to this KPI will be measured using the RAG Status below: • Red (Not Meeting Expectations) - Current performance is below expectations. Immediate improvement needed. • Amber (Almost Meeting Expectations) - Performance is approaching expectations. Continued effort and monitoring required. • Green (Meeting Expectations) - Performance fully meets expectations KPI achieved or exceeded
- Reporting & Documentation, Only applicable to Lot 2 Ventilators, Section 2.10 Draeger. The Supplier is to submit full, accurate and complete service reports in accordance with Mid-Tier Schedule 02 (Specification) within 3 working days of completion of a service/repair. The adherence to this KPI will be measured using the RAG Status below: • Red (Not Meeting Expectations) - Current performance is below expectations. Immediate improvement needed. • Amber (Almost Meeting Expectations) - Performance is approaching expectations. Continued effort and monitoring required. • Green (Meeting Expectations) - Performance fully meets expectations KPI achieved or exceeded.
- Social Value, Only applicable to Lot 2 Ventilators, Section 2.10 Draeger. The Supplier is to submit full, accurate and complete reports to Social Value NI showing the progress made in relation to social value initiatives related to this Contract. The adherence to this KPI will be measured using the RAG Status below: • Red (Not Meeting Expectations) - Current performance is below expectations. Immediate improvement needed. • Amber (Almost Meeting Expectations) - Performance is approaching expectations. Continued effort and monitoring required. • Green (Meeting Expectations) - Performance fully meets expectations KPI achieved or exceeded.
Maintenance of Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators (SHSCT) · ACCU-SCIENCE IRELAND LTD, DRAEGER MEDICAL UK LIMITEDSME, Getinge Limited, OXYGEN CARE LTD, Sword Medical UK LtdSME
- Signed
- 10 Jul 2026
- Value
- £3,683,179
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2031 · up to 31 Jul 2036 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 60 months.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Should an addition be required during the term of contract, the Buyer will utilise the pricing structure available for the same type or a similar type of equipment listed on the Contract. Should no similar pricing structure be available costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. Should no similar pricing structure be available i.e. for new model of equipment, costs will be requested directly from the Supplier.
3 agreed KPIs: Operational Performance · Reporting & Documentation · Social Value
- Operational Performance, Only applicable to Lot 2 Ventilators, Section 2.10 Draeger The Supplier is to complete all scheduled Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) tasks within the timeframe agreed in advance with the Buyer. The adherence to this KPI will be measured using the RAG Status below: • Red (Not Meeting Expectations) - Current performance is below expectations. Immediate improvement needed. • Amber (Almost Meeting Expectations) - Performance is approaching expectations. Continued effort and monitoring required. • Green (Meeting Expectations) - Performance fully meets expectations KPI achieved or exceeded
- Reporting & Documentation, Only applicable to Lot 2 Ventilators, Section 2.10 Draeger. The Supplier is to submit full, accurate and complete service reports in accordance with Mid-Tier Schedule 02 (Specification) within 3 working days of completion of a service/repair. The adherence to this KPI will be measured using the RAG Status below: • Red (Not Meeting Expectations) - Current performance is below expectations. Immediate improvement needed. • Amber (Almost Meeting Expectations) - Performance is approaching expectations. Continued effort and monitoring required. • Green (Meeting Expectations) - Performance fully meets expectations KPI achieved or exceeded.
- Social Value, Only applicable to Lot 2 Ventilators, Section 2.10 Draeger. The Supplier is to submit full, accurate and complete reports to Social Value NI showing the progress made in relation to social value initiatives related to this Contract. The adherence to this KPI will be measured using the RAG Status below: • Red (Not Meeting Expectations) - Current performance is below expectations. Immediate improvement needed. • Amber (Almost Meeting Expectations) - Performance is approaching expectations. Continued effort and monitoring required. • Green (Meeting Expectations) - Performance fully meets expectations KPI achieved or exceeded.
Maintenance of Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators (WHSCT) · DRAEGER MEDICAL UK LIMITEDSME, Inspiration HealthcareSME, OXYGEN CARE LTD, Sword Medical UK LtdSME
- Signed
- 10 Jul 2026
- Value
- £3,683,179
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2031 · up to 31 Jul 2036 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 60 months.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Should an addition be required during the term of contract, the Buyer will utilise the pricing structure available for the same type or a similar type of equipment listed on the Contract. Should no similar pricing structure be available costs will be requested directly from the Supplier. Should no similar pricing structure be available i.e. for new model of equipment, costs will be requested directly from the Supplier.
3 agreed KPIs: Operational Performance · Reporting & Documentation · Social Value
- Operational Performance, Only applicable to Lot 2 Ventilators, Section 2.10 Draeger The Supplier is to complete all scheduled Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) tasks within the timeframe agreed in advance with the Buyer. The adherence to this KPI will be measured using the RAG Status below: • Red (Not Meeting Expectations) - Current performance is below expectations. Immediate improvement needed. • Amber (Almost Meeting Expectations) - Performance is approaching expectations. Continued effort and monitoring required. • Green (Meeting Expectations) - Performance fully meets expectations KPI achieved or exceeded
- Reporting & Documentation, Only applicable to Lot 2 Ventilators, Section 2.10 Draeger. The Supplier is to submit full, accurate and complete service reports in accordance with Mid-Tier Schedule 02 (Specification) within 3 working days of completion of a service/repair. The adherence to this KPI will be measured using the RAG Status below: • Red (Not Meeting Expectations) - Current performance is below expectations. Immediate improvement needed. • Amber (Almost Meeting Expectations) - Performance is approaching expectations. Continued effort and monitoring required. • Green (Meeting Expectations) - Performance fully meets expectations KPI achieved or exceeded.
- Social Value, Only applicable to Lot 2 Ventilators, Section 2.10 Draeger. The Supplier is to submit full, accurate and complete reports to Social Value NI showing the progress made in relation to social value initiatives related to this Contract. The adherence to this KPI will be measured using the RAG Status below: • Red (Not Meeting Expectations) - Current performance is below expectations. Immediate improvement needed. • Amber (Almost Meeting Expectations) - Performance is approaching expectations. Continued effort and monitoring required. • Green (Meeting Expectations) - Performance fully meets expectations KPI achieved or exceeded.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Anaesthetic Machines | 7final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Ventilators | 6final-stage tenders · 7 at stage one | 4 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonOxygencareSME · Northern Ireland · all lots
- wonAccuscience Ireland LtdSME · all lots
- wonDraeger Medical UK Ltd · East of England · all lots
- wonGetinge Limited · East Midlands · all lots
- wonSword Medical LtdSME · all lots
- wonInspiration Healthcare LtdSME · Greater London · all lots
- did not winMET Healthcare LtdSME · Northern Ireland · 1
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
7 public bodies on the noticeClients of the procurement agent
- Northern Health and Social Care TrustBeneficiary authority
- Belfast Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyParticipating Trust
- Northern Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyParticipating Trust
- South Eastern Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyParticipating Trust
- Southern Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyParticipating Trust
- Western Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyParticipating Trust
Bidders & participating suppliers
7 commercial parties on the notice · 6 awarded- Accuscience Ireland LtdAwarded supplier
- Draeger Medical UK LtdAwarded supplier
- Getinge LimitedAwarded supplier
- Inspiration Healthcare LtdAwarded supplier
- MET Healthcare LtdBidder / tenderer
- OxygencareAwarded supplier
- Sword Medical LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (12)
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