Scope
Description
A goods contract for piped medical gases and vacuum systems across three sites, RLI, WGH, FGH. The contract has a requirement for ad-hoc spend outside of the planned maintenance schedule and pricing for this is required in the accompanying pricing schedule.
Sub contracting of any part of this contract is not permitted.
Please note any bids received that deviate from any aspect of the Technical Specification will be classed as variant bids, and bidders may be excluded from the procurement process.
The contractor must allow for out of hours working. Contractors must liaise with Theatre staff to arrange out of hours access for quarterly AGSS checks and yearly LEV testing.
Total value (estimated)
- £220,000 excluding VAT
- £264,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
This contract has the option to extend past the first year into years 2,3,4,5 subject to satisfactory performance of the contractor.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Ad hoc work that sits outside the main scope of the planned maintenance provisions is required. However, this is not guaranteed business and will be subject to internal agreement and subsequent sign off. Pricing for this is required in the additional spend section of the accompanying pricing schedule.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 24111500 - Medical gases
Contract locations
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 March 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
24 March 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 60% |
| Commercial | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.procurementservices.co.uk/our-solutions/lifecycle/current-tenders
Contracting authority
Procurement Services - Lifecycle, part of COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 05858177
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYCX-4938-CCHM
1 Abbey Wood Road
West Malling
ME19 4YT
United Kingdom
Email: LifecycleEOI@lifecycle.co.uk
Website: http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Summary of their role in this procurement: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RTX
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWW-7958-CHJD
Westmorland General Hospital, Trust HQ, Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
United Kingdom
Email: mailbox.supplies@mbht.nhs.uk
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Contact organisation
Contact Procurement Services - Lifecycle, part of COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED for any enquiries.