Managed Equipment Services

NHS Commercial Solutions is initiating a public procurement process with the title "Managed Equipment Services," classified under the industry category of X-ray devices and related medical equipment. The process is currently at the Planning stage, with a future notice date set for 29th May 2025 and a contract period commencing from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2033. Located in Dorking, United Kingdom, the procurement utilises an open procedure method above the threshold, with an estimated contract value of £2 billion.

This project is aligned to service various facets of medical and healthcare equipment, encapsulating seven lots, including diagnostic imaging and consultancy services. The procurement is structured to be suitable for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises). Key contacts for this tender can be reached via the NHSCS Estates Team at NHS Commercial Solutions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the healthcare sector, particularly those engaged in the provision and maintenance of medical equipment. Businesses that can provide high-value, long-term services, potentially over a 20-year term, will find this opportunity especially lucrative. Service providers with experience in managing and maintaining equipment through comprehensive frameworks are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

Given the scope and financial magnitude of the procurement, SMEs with specialisms in medical and technical consultancy, imaging, equipment maintenance, and software implementation are encouraged to explore this opportunity for scaling operations within the public health sector.