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Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Framework Agreement

  • First published: 03 June 2025
  • Last modified: 03 June 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05270a
Published by:
NHS Commercial Solutions
Authority ID:
AA54365
Publication date:
03 June 2025
Deadline date:
23 September 2025
Notice type:
UK3
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This is a Regionalised Framework Agreement across the South East with a focus on SME's and local Trusts to be able to provide the service. It is designed to offer an efficient mechanism for procuring innovative and reliable Equipment maintenance solutions that directly support the delivery of exceptional patient care. This includes preventive, corrective, and technical support services to ensure that all equipment remains compliant with relevant safety, regulatory, and performance standards This Framework Agreement is designed to be able to meet the needs of regional health and local public sector Authorities, and will include Suppliers with capability across the local geographical landscape. The FWA is planned to be divided into the following lots – Lot 1: Equipment Maintenance Lot 2: Equipment Repair Lot 3: Equipment Management Lot 4: Safety Audits Lot 5: Training Lot 6: Quality Management Lot 7: Document Control Lot 8: Bespoke: A combination of all or any of the above lots, including any value added/innovative service.

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Description

procurement start date

Scope

Procurement reference

C361992

Procurement description

This is a Regionalised Framework Agreement across the South East with a focus on SME's and local Trusts to be able to provide the service. It is designed to offer an efficient mechanism for procuring innovative and reliable Equipment maintenance solutions that directly support the delivery of exceptional patient care. This includes preventive, corrective, and technical support services to ensure that all equipment remains compliant with relevant safety, regulatory, and performance standards This Framework Agreement is designed to be able to meet the needs of regional health and local public sector Authorities, and will include Suppliers with capability across the local geographical landscape. The FWA is planned to be divided into the following lots – Lot 1: Equipment Maintenance Lot 2: Equipment Repair Lot 3: Equipment Management Lot 4: Safety Audits Lot 5: Training Lot 6: Quality Management Lot 7: Document Control Lot 8: Bespoke: A combination of all or any of the above lots, including any value added/innovative service.

Main category

Works

Delivery regions

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)
  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKL - Wales
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
  • UKL2 - East Wales
  • UKM - Scotland
  • UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
  • UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
  • UKM9 - Southern Scotland
  • IE - Ireland
  • IE0 - Ireland
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

18000000.00 GBP to 18000000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

02 December 2025, 00:00AM to 01 December 2033, 23:59PM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Is this an open framework scheme?

Yes

Contracting authority

NHS Commercial Solutions

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: The Atrium, Curtis Road

Town/City: Dorking

Postcode: RH4 1XA

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDZ-3358-YMVH

NUTS code: UKJ26

Contact name: NHS Estates Team

Email: nhscs.estates@nhs.net

Telephone: 01306646822

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Further information about fees

1%. NHSCS are a self-funded, not for profit NHS organisation and do not look to make a profit out of the framework as some other organisations do. Any surplus in ABI also gets passed back to NHS Commercial Solutions member Trusts.

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

1.0000%

Type of framework

Open

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

02 December 2033, 23:59PM

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Contracting authority locations

  • UK

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

The Framework Agreement will be accessible by a number of organisations (each a “Participating Organisation” or “Contracting Authority”). The Framework Agreement will be accessible by all NHS and Public Sector organisations within the UK, including Universities and Education Authorities where they are funded by Public Fund (each a “Contracting Authority”).

Framework operation description

This is a Regionalised Framework Agreement across the South East with a focus on SME's and local Trusts to be able to provide the service. It is designed to offer an efficient mechanism for procuring innovative and reliable Equipment maintenance solutions that directly support the delivery of exceptional patient care. This includes preventive, corrective, and technical support services to ensure that all equipment remains compliant with relevant safety, regulatory, and performance standards This Framework Agreement is designed to be able to meet the needs of regional health and local public sector Authorities, and will include Suppliers with capability across the local geographical landscape. The FWA is planned to be divided into the following lots – Lot 1: Equipment Maintenance Lot 2: Equipment Repair Lot 3: Equipment Management Lot 4: Safety Audits Lot 5: Training Lot 6: Quality Management Lot 7: Document Control Lot 8: Bespoke: A combination of all or any of the above lots, including any value added/innovative service.

Lots

Divided into 8 lots

Equipment Maintenance

Lot number: 1

Description

Performing preventative maintenance (PPMs) to ensure equipment is functioning optimally, e.g. SFG20 compliance

CPV classifications

  • 45310000 - Electrical installation work

Delivery regions

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)
  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKL - Wales
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
  • UKL2 - East Wales
  • UKM - Scotland
  • UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
  • UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
  • UKM9 - Southern Scotland
  • IE - Ireland
  • IE0 - Ireland
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

Lot value (estimated)

2250000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

2700000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

02 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 December 2033, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

Once every 3 years. Expected life of the FWA 8 years, 3+3+2 years' breaks. Due to changing marketing dynamics and new entrants with value added technologies, the market offerings are expected to develop rapidly and to allow such changes and not limiting the market, the FWA is proposed to be for 8 years period.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The FWA is planned to be divided into the following lots – Lot 1: Equipment Maintenance Lot 2: Equipment Repair Lot 3: Equipment Management Lot 4: Safety Audits Lot 5: Training Lot 6: Quality Management Lot 7: Document Control Lot 8: Bespoke: A combination of all or any of the above lots, including any value added/innovative service.

Equipment Repair

Lot number: Lot 2

Description

Diagnosing and repairing equipment malfunctions

CPV classifications

  • 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Delivery regions

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)
  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKL - Wales
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
  • UKL2 - East Wales
  • UKM - Scotland
  • UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
  • UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
  • UKM9 - Southern Scotland
  • IE - Ireland
  • IE0 - Ireland
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

Lot value (estimated)

2250000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

2700000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

02 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 December 2033, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

Once every 3 years. Expected life of the FWA 8 years, 3+3+2 years' breaks. Due to changing marketing dynamics and new entrants with value added technologies, the market offerings are expected to develop rapidly and to allow such changes and not limiting the market, the FWA is proposed to be for 8 years period.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The FWA is planned to be divided into the following lots – Lot 1: Equipment Maintenance Lot 2: Equipment Repair Lot 3: Equipment Management Lot 4: Safety Audits Lot 5: Training Lot 6: Quality Management Lot 7: Document Control Lot 8: Bespoke: A combination of all or any of the above lots, including any value added/innovative service.

Equipment Management

Lot number: Lot 3

Description

Managing the lifecycle of equipment, including procurement, storage, and disposal, e.g. a CAFM system.

CPV classifications

  • 42965100 - Warehouse management system

Delivery regions

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)
  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKL - Wales
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
  • UKL2 - East Wales
  • UKM - Scotland
  • UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
  • UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
  • UKM9 - Southern Scotland
  • IE - Ireland
  • IE0 - Ireland
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

Lot value (estimated)

2250000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

2700000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

02 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 December 2033, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

Once every 3 years. Expected life of the FWA 8 years, 3+3+2 years' breaks. Due to changing marketing dynamics and new entrants with value added technologies, the market offerings are expected to develop rapidly and to allow such changes and not limiting the market, the FWA is proposed to be for 8 years period.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The FWA is planned to be divided into the following lots – Lot 1: Equipment Maintenance Lot 2: Equipment Repair Lot 3: Equipment Management Lot 4: Safety Audits Lot 5: Training Lot 6: Quality Management Lot 7: Document Control Lot 8: Bespoke: A combination of all or any of the above lots, including any value added/innovative service.

Safety Audits

Lot number: Lot 4

Description

Conducting regular safety checks and audits of medical equipment.

CPV classifications

  • 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Delivery regions

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)
  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKL - Wales
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
  • UKL2 - East Wales
  • UKM - Scotland
  • UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
  • UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
  • UKM9 - Southern Scotland
  • IE - Ireland
  • IE0 - Ireland
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

Lot value (estimated)

2250000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

2700000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

02 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 December 2033, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

Once every 3 years. Expected life of the FWA 8 years, 3+3+2 years' breaks. Due to changing marketing dynamics and new entrants with value added technologies, the market offerings are expected to develop rapidly and to allow such changes and not limiting the market, the FWA is proposed to be for 8 years period.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The FWA is planned to be divided into the following lots – Lot 1: Equipment Maintenance Lot 2: Equipment Repair Lot 3: Equipment Management Lot 4: Safety Audits Lot 5: Training Lot 6: Quality Management Lot 7: Document Control Lot 8: Bespoke: A combination of all or any of the above lots, including any value added/innovative service.

Training

Lot number: Lot 5

Description

Providing training to medical staff on the safe and effective use of medical devices.

CPV classifications

  • 80510000 - Specialist training services

Delivery regions

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)
  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKL - Wales
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
  • UKL2 - East Wales
  • UKM - Scotland
  • UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
  • UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
  • UKM9 - Southern Scotland
  • IE - Ireland
  • IE0 - Ireland
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

Lot value (estimated)

2250000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

2700000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

02 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 December 2033, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

Once every 3 years. Expected life of the FWA 8 years, 3+3+2 years' breaks. Due to changing marketing dynamics and new entrants with value added technologies, the market offerings are expected to develop rapidly and to allow such changes and not limiting the market, the FWA is proposed to be for 8 years period.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The FWA is planned to be divided into the following lots – Lot 1: Equipment Maintenance Lot 2: Equipment Repair Lot 3: Equipment Management Lot 4: Safety Audits Lot 5: Training Lot 6: Quality Management Lot 7: Document Control Lot 8: Bespoke: A combination of all or any of the above lots, including any value added/innovative service.

Quality Management

Lot number: Lot 6

Description

Implementing and maintaining quality management systems to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.

CPV classifications

  • 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Delivery regions

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)
  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKL - Wales
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
  • UKL2 - East Wales
  • UKM - Scotland
  • UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
  • UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
  • UKM9 - Southern Scotland
  • IE - Ireland
  • IE0 - Ireland
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

Lot value (estimated)

2250000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

2700000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

02 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 December 2033, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

Once every 3 years. Expected life of the FWA 8 years, 3+3+2 years' breaks. Due to changing marketing dynamics and new entrants with value added technologies, the market offerings are expected to develop rapidly and to allow such changes and not limiting the market, the FWA is proposed to be for 8 years period.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The FWA is planned to be divided into the following lots – Lot 1: Equipment Maintenance Lot 2: Equipment Repair Lot 3: Equipment Management Lot 4: Safety Audits Lot 5: Training Lot 6: Quality Management Lot 7: Document Control Lot 8: Bespoke: A combination of all or any of the above lots, including any value added/innovative service.

Document Control

Lot number: Lot 7

Description

Managing and controlling documentation related to equipment and procedures.

CPV classifications

  • 48311100 - Document management system

Delivery regions

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)
  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKL - Wales
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
  • UKL2 - East Wales
  • UKM - Scotland
  • UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
  • UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
  • UKM9 - Southern Scotland
  • IE - Ireland
  • IE0 - Ireland
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

Lot value (estimated)

2250000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

2700000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

02 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 December 2033, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

Once every 3 years. Expected life of the FWA 8 years, 3+3+2 years' breaks. Due to changing marketing dynamics and new entrants with value added technologies, the market offerings are expected to develop rapidly and to allow such changes and not limiting the market, the FWA is proposed to be for 8 years period.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The FWA is planned to be divided into the following lots – Lot 1: Equipment Maintenance Lot 2: Equipment Repair Lot 3: Equipment Management Lot 4: Safety Audits Lot 5: Training Lot 6: Quality Management Lot 7: Document Control Lot 8: Bespoke: A combination of all or any of the above lots, including any value added/innovative service.

Bespoke

Lot number: Lot 8

Description

A combination of all or any of the above lots, including any value added/innovative service

CPV classifications

  • 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
  • 79420000 - Management-related services
  • 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
  • 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
  • 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
  • 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
  • 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
  • 48311100 - Document management system
  • 63121100 - Storage services
  • 90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste
  • 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
  • 71631000 - Technical inspection services
  • 71317200 - Health and safety services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
  • 79993100 - Facilities management services
  • 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery regions

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)
  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKL - Wales
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
  • UKL2 - East Wales
  • UKM - Scotland
  • UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
  • UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
  • UKM9 - Southern Scotland
  • IE - Ireland
  • IE0 - Ireland
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

Lot value (estimated)

2250000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

2700000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

02 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 December 2033, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

Once every 3 years. Expected life of the FWA 8 years, 3+3+2 years' breaks. Due to changing marketing dynamics and new entrants with value added technologies, the market offerings are expected to develop rapidly and to allow such changes and not limiting the market, the FWA is proposed to be for 8 years period.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The FWA is planned to be divided into the following lots – Lot 1: Equipment Maintenance Lot 2: Equipment Repair Lot 3: Equipment Management Lot 4: Safety Audits Lot 5: Training Lot 6: Quality Management Lot 7: Document Control Lot 8: Bespoke: A combination of all or any of the above lots, including any value added/innovative service.

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

12 August 2025

Tender submission deadline

23 September 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

16 September 2025, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

25 November 2025, 23:59PM

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79993000 Building and facilities management services Miscellaneous business-related services
79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
90524400 Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste Medical waste services
48311100 Document management system Document management software package
45310000 Electrical installation work Building installation work
79419000 Evaluation consultancy services Business and management consultancy services
79993100 Facilities management services Building and facilities management services
71317200 Health and safety services Hazard protection and control consultancy services
80561000 Health training services Health and first-aid training services
79420000 Management-related services Business and management consultancy and related services
72224000 Project management consultancy services Systems and technical consultancy services
79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work Management-related services
50711000 Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
50410000 Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
50400000 Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment Repair and maintenance services
50421000 Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
50430000 Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
80510000 Specialist training services Training services
80511000 Staff training services Specialist training services
63121100 Storage services Storage and retrieval services
71630000 Technical inspection and testing services Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71631000 Technical inspection services Technical inspection and testing services
42965100 Warehouse management system Information-processing equipment

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100 UK - All

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