Surgical Instrument and Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Service
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Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process concerning the "Surgical Instrument and Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Service". The procurement, led on behalf of the East Midlands Decontamination Collaboration, focuses on health services within the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of UKF. The preliminary market engagement notice, published on 7th October 2025, invites suppliers to participate in the early market engagement, with a deadline for submissions set for 10th November 2025.
The procurement is under the planning stage, with anticipated contract commencement on 12th October 2026, and the contract will last until 12th October 2036. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in decontamination services, as the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust seeks to engage with suppliers to explore innovative solutions and models for their Central Sterile Services Department and endoscope cleaning services. Companies with experience in health-related services and a track record of implementing successful decontamination projects would find this opportunity beneficial for expansion and collaboration.
Additionally, suppliers offering cutting-edge technologies or transitional support options could gain a competitive edge in the bidding process.
This Early Market Engagement (EME) is being led by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH or the 'Authority') on behalf of the East Midlands Decontamination Collaboration (EMDC), a partnership between Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (SFH or SFHFT) (collectively referred to as the 'Collaboration').
- The Collaboration is seeking to engage with decontamination service providers (Suppliers) to raise awareness of its future plans for Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) and endoscope decontamination services.
- The purpose of this Early Market Engagement (EME) is to: o Understand what solutions, models, and innovations are currently available in the market. o Learn from previous examples of similar projects delivered elsewhere. o Gather Supplier views on potential delivery approaches, risks, and enablers. o Explore opportunities for collaboration and transitional support options.
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The contract period is ten years.
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