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Published 14 Mar 2025, 15:23 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment

Official notice

Procurement agent: Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service·On behalf of: Southern Health and Social Care Trust

5 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33)Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products (39)Repair & Maintenance (50) Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Published estimate£8,115,994total for 5 lots · £9,739,193 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 19 Mar 2026awarded 3 Jul 2026
Awarded to SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac Services, Sword Medical UK Ltd5 awards
Contract term Varies by lotfirst lot 5 yrs from 1 Dec 2026 · see each lot

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This procurement is for Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment.

For Contract 2 Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (SEHSCT) Lot 3 Respiratory Physiology Equipment does not apply to Contract 2. Lot 2 Cardio Pulmonary Stress Test Systems applies to Contract 2.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 30 Nov 2031, 23:59 GMT.

CPV: Anaesthesia and resuscitation · Cardiographs · Cardiovascular devices · Echocardiographs · Long term ambulatory recording system · Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services · Repair and maintenance services · Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment · Resuscitation devices · Training aids and devices

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value (£8,115,994 together) · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1ECG EquipmentAwardedRenewal 5 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£3,400,554

Maintenance of ECG Equipment

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2033 with extensionsValue: £3,400,554 exc. VAT · £4,080,664 inc. VAT
Delivery: Northern IrelandEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional services while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.
33112340 Echocardiographs33121000 Long term ambulatory recording system33123000 Cardiovascular devices33123230 Cardiographs33170000 Anaesthesia and resuscitation33172200 Resuscitation devices
Lot #2Cardio Pulmonary Stress Test SystemsAwarded 5 yrsSMEPublished value£2,513,533

Maintenance of Cardio Pulmonary Stress Test Systems

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £2,513,533 exc. VAT · £3,016,240 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional services while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.
33112340 Echocardiographs33121000 Long term ambulatory recording system33123000 Cardiovascular devices33123230 Cardiographs33170000 Anaesthesia and resuscitation33172200 Resuscitation devices
Lot #3Respiratory Physiology EquipmentAwarded 5 yrsSMEPublished value£1,110,013

Maintenance of Respiratory Physiology Equipment

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £1,110,013 exc. VAT · £1,332,016 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional services while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.
33112340 Echocardiographs33121000 Long term ambulatory recording system33123000 Cardiovascular devices33123230 Cardiographs33170000 Anaesthesia and resuscitation33172200 Resuscitation devices
Lot #4NeurophysiologyAwarded 5 yrsSMEPublished value£259,493

Maintenance of Neurophysiology

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £259,493 exc. VAT · £311,391 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional services while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.
33112340 Echocardiographs33121000 Long term ambulatory recording system33123000 Cardiovascular devices33123230 Cardiographs33170000 Anaesthesia and resuscitation33172200 Resuscitation devices
Lot #5Resus Equipment including Defibrillators and Medical Training Equipment/SimulatorsAwarded 5 yrsSMEPublished value£832,401

Maintenance of Resus Equipment including Defibrillators and Medical Training Equipment/Simulators

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £832,401 exc. VAT · £998,882 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional services while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.
33112340 Echocardiographs33121000 Long term ambulatory recording system33123000 Cardiovascular devices33123230 Cardiographs33170000 Anaesthesia and resuscitation33172200 Resuscitation devices

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 5 lots
Quality: 10%Price: 90%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Award Criteria - Quality - Scored - Social Value: 10%
  • Award Criteria - Price: 90%
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
What this means for your bid
  • 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 30 Nov 2031
First published
14 Mar 2025, 15:23 GMT
Last source update
21 Aug 2026, 14:33 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 8 Apr 2026
Authority reference
6311376
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-015226
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Anaesthesia and resuscitationCardiographsCardiovascular devicesEchocardiographsLong term ambulatory recording systemMiscellaneous repair and maintenance servicesRepair and maintenance servicesRepair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipmentResuscitation devicesTraining aids and devices
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed6d Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
Submission deadline
19 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
12 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

etendersni.gov.uk/epps ↗

Timeline

14 Mar 2025 → 1 Dec 2026 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    14 Mar 2025, 15:23 GMT
  2. Market engagement
    3 Apr 2025, 00:59 BST

    This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to seek engagement with the market place to ascertain how suppliers can assist in ensuring that HSCNI can ensure their Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical training Equipment are effectively maintained across all sites. To this end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service PaLS 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 the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this CfT. 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 Friday, 28 March 2025. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

  3. Tender notice published245 days ago
    19 Feb 2026, 13:22 GMT
  4. Clarification questions by224 days ago
    12 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT
  5. Submission deadline217 days ago
    19 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT
  6. Award decision expected by197 days ago
    8 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  7. Assessment summaries sent112 days ago
    3 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
  8. Standstill ends83 days ago
    31 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
  9. Latest notice published62 days ago
    21 Aug 2026, 14:33 BST
  10. Today
    23 Oct 2026
  11. Contract startsin 39 days
    1 Dec 2026

Notice history

13 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Mar 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    14 Mar 2025, 15:23 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    19 Feb 2026, 13:22 GMT
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £8,115,994
    19 Feb 2026, 13:22 GMT
    was £0
  4. Status changed to active
    19 Feb 2026, 13:22 GMT
  5. Procurement method changed
    19 Feb 2026, 13:22 GMT
  6. Deadline published: 19 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT
    19 Feb 2026, 13:22 GMT
  7. Buyer details updated
    19 Feb 2026, 13:22 GMT
  8. Contract award notice published
    22 Jul 2026, 15:52 BST
    UK6
  9. Status changed to complete
    22 Jul 2026, 15:52 BST
  10. Buyer details updated
    22 Jul 2026, 15:52 BST
  11. Contract award notice published
    29 Jul 2026, 16:04 BST
    UK6
  12. Contract signature expected
    3 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  13. Contract details notice published
    21 Aug 2026, 14:33 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2026-02: 1 release · 19 Feb 2026
  • 2025-03: 1 release · 14 Mar 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 5
Awarded value £1,152,9224 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 104 from SMEs
Contracts signed 4latest 12 Aug 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 3 · Respiratory Physiology Equipment1 award
Sword Medical UK LtdSMEMaintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (WHSCT)1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 · up to 30 Nov 2034Extensions: An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 36 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. · Amended: For Contract 1 Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (BHSCT), the number of awarded suppliers should have been two, this has now been amended. Awarded supplier of contract 1-2 has been added. For Contract 2 Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (SEHSCT). The number of awarded…£118,6213 Jul 2026Awarded
Lot 4 · Neurophysiology1 award
supplier not publishedAmended: For Contract 1 Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (BHSCT), the number of awarded suppliers should have been two, this has now been amended. Awarded supplier of contract 1-2 has been added. For Contract 2 Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (SEHSCT). The number of awarded…—28 Apr 2026Awarded
Across several lots3 awards
SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSMEjoint awardMaintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (BHSCT)1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 · up to 30 Nov 2034Extensions: An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 36 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. · Amended: For Contract 1 Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (BHSCT), the number of awarded suppliers should have been two, this has now been amended. Awarded supplier of contract 1-2 has been added. For Contract 2 Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (SEHSCT). The number of awarded…£323,8473 Jul 2026Awarded
SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSMEjoint awardMaintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (SEHSCT)1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 · up to 30 Nov 2034Extensions: An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 36 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. · Amended: For Contract 1 Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (BHSCT), the number of awarded suppliers should have been two, this has now been amended. Awarded supplier of contract 1-2 has been added. For Contract 2 Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (SEHSCT). The number of awarded…£280,5603 Jul 2026Awarded
SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSMEjoint awardMaintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (SHSCT)1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 · up to 30 Nov 2034Extensions: An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 36 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. · Amended: For Contract 1 Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (BHSCT), the number of awarded suppliers should have been two, this has now been amended. Awarded supplier of contract 1-2 has been added. For Contract 2 Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (SEHSCT). The number of awarded…£429,8943 Jul 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (BHSCT) · SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSME

    Signed
    12 Aug 2026
    Value
    £323,847
    Period
    1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 · up to 30 Nov 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 36 months.
    Options
    The right to purchase additional services 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: Not Applicable

  • Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (SEHSCT) · SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSME

    Signed
    12 Aug 2026
    Value
    £280,560
    Period
    1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 · up to 30 Nov 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 36 months.
    Options
    The right to purchase additional services 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: Not Applicable

  • Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (SHSCT) · SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSME

    Signed
    12 Aug 2026
    Value
    £429,894
    Period
    1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 · up to 30 Nov 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 36 months.
    Options
    The right to purchase additional services 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: Not Applicable

  • Maintenance of Specialist Cardio, Respiratory and Physiology Systems and Medical Training Equipment (WHSCT) · Sword Medical UK LtdSME

    Signed
    12 Aug 2026
    Value
    £118,621
    Period
    1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 · up to 30 Nov 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    An option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 36 months.
    Options
    The right to purchase additional services 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: Not Applicable

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · ECG Equipment4final-stage tenders40—
2 · Cardio Pulmonary Stress Test Systems2final-stage tenders00—
3 · Respiratory Physiology Equipment2final-stage tenders00—
5 · Resus Equipment including Defibrillators and Medical Training Equipment/Simulators2final-stage tenders00—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

8 public bodies on the notice

Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service

Procurement agentPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PWNJ-1991-NGDW 77 Boucher Crescent, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6HUContact email

Clients of the procurement agent

  • Southern Health and Social Care TrustBeneficiary authority
  • Belfast Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyParticipating TrustGB-PPON: PLQJ-5727-JCLR Belfast, Northern IrelandContact email
  • NI Ambulance Service TrustContracting authorityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyGB-PPON: PDNY-7965-NNDW Belfast, Northern IrelandContact email
  • Northern Health and Social Care TrustContracting authorityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyGB-PPON: PBRP-6676-CQZY Antrim, Northern IrelandContact email
  • South Eastern Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyParticipating TrustGB-PPON: PLGY-6381-WWWR Belfast, Northern IrelandContact email
  • Southern Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyParticipating TrustGB-PPON: PJCC-1957-RCGP Portadown, Northern IrelandContact email
  • Western Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyParticipating TrustGB-PPON: PTVW-2397-PWCT Londonderry, Northern IrelandContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • Sword Medical LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PWJT-6415-GLVJ Unit 4 Block 4B Blanchardstown Corporate Park Blanchardstown, Dublin, IE, D15 FR52, IEContact email
  • Uniphar Medtech UK Ltd T/A Cardiac ServicesAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PMJB-8725-HMNT 6A Wildflower Way, Boucher Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6TAContact email

Official documents & specifications (16)

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