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Published 1 Jun 2026, 11:31 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Vernacare Technical Services · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Isle of Wight NHS Trust (Central government)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Awarded value£52,890published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 28 May 2026no call for competition
Awarded to Vernacare International Limited

What is being bought

Published requirement description

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.

CPV: Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Maintenance agreement for: The Trust has adopted Vernacare macerators as the standard…Awarded

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.

Delivery: South East

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
1 Jun 2026, 11:31 BST
Last source update
1 Jun 2026, 11:31 BST
Authority reference
C422156
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-051283
Classification (CPV)
Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
Delivery area
South East (UKJ34)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa11 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification

Framework by means of direct award was used

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £52,8901 contract exc. VAT
Bids received 1
Contracts signed 1latest 28 May 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Vernacare International Limited£52,890 †—Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Isle of Wight

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth St Marys Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, South East, PO305TGContact name, email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High court of England and Wales LondonReview body London

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • VERNACARE LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 06449040 Matrix Park 1 Western Avenue Buckshaw Village, Matrix Park 1 Western Avenue Buckshaw Village, North West, PR7 7NB

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.