Scope
Description
This contract relates to the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of three operating tables and associated proprietary accessories for use at King George Hospital. The award supports clinical standardisation with existing operating tables already in use at the site.
The contract was formed following completion of the statutory standstill period. Due to manufacturing lead times and delivery scheduling, installation and operational use of the equipment is anticipated to commence from April 2026.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £128,885.34 excluding VAT
- £154,662.41 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33192230 - Operating tables
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery & Installation Timeliness | Delivery, installation and commissioning of the operating tables to be completed in accordance with the agreed delivery schedule, or within mutually agreed timeframes. |
1 months |
| Equipment Performance & Acceptance | All operating tables and accessories to be delivered fully functional, installed correctly, and formally accepted by the Trust in line with agreed specifications and commissioning requirements. |
12 months |
| Training & Clinical Readiness | Appropriate user and technical training to be provided to clinical staff and Medical Engineering (EBME) to ensure safe and effective use of the equipment at go-live. |
12 months |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
This procurement did not proceed to a competitive tendering procedure as the requirements could only be met by a single supplier holding manufacturer-confirmed exclusive rights to the specific operating table system and associated proprietary accessories.
Competition was therefore not viable, as alternative suppliers could not meet the Trust's clinical, technical and standardisation requirements without introducing incompatibility and clinical risk. Accordingly, the Trust proceeded directly to a lawful direct award in accordance with Schedule 5, Paragraph 6(a) and 6(b) of the Procurement Act 2023.
Supplier
MET HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 12838474
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBGY-1315-TMNM
Unit 5, The Old Dairy Crest Depot Station Road
Bristol
BS37 5HT
United Kingdom
Email: info@methealthcare.net
Website: http://www.methealthcare.net
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
BARKING, HAVERING AND REDBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RF4
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMX-8832-GMZL
Queens Hospitals, Rom Valley Way
Romford
RM7 0AG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Organisation type: Public authority - central government