Scope
Description
This contract is for the maintenance and support of a proprietary pneumatic tube systems supplied by Swisslog (UK) Ltd. The system operates as a closed-loop solution, with servicing and component support exclusively available through the original manufacturer.
Contract 1. Planned Maintenance of Proprietary Pneumatic Post Tube System
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- £132,565 excluding VAT
- £159,078 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 September 2025 to 18 September 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
Contract locations
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
This direct award is made under Schedule 5, Exception 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, on the grounds that only one supplier can deliver the required services for technical reasons.
Contracting authority
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVL-6877-BXXV
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Birmingham
B15 2GW
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government