Provision of Managed Equipment Service with associated Medical Consumables & Contrast Media for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The Trust is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to deliver a fully managed equipment service.
Early Market Engagement has been undertaken in October 2025 - November 2025 (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057781-2025)
The Trust intends to utilise the NHS Commercial Solutions Managed Equipment Services Framework, which is currently in the process of being established.
The proposed procurement timeline may be subject to change, including as a result of the Framework go-live date and any required external approval process.
The Trust reserves the right to amend the scope, contract term, including the proposed 10+5 year term, and/or route to market via a PA 23 Competitive Flexible Procedure.
Equipment:
The service will include the purchasing/financing, installation and maintenance of equipment and materials within scope of the contract.
The service will include the procurement and installation of diagnostic/radiotherapeutic equipment and clinical robots, together with the procurement of contrast media to meet clinical demand, including all ancillary equipment and software required to ensure systems are operational and fit for purpose.
The Service Provider will also be responsible for the purchase, supply, maintenance and replacement of specified consumables and medical devices required for operation of the equipment, including monitoring and maintaining stock levels, stock rotation, usage analysis/reporting and proactive prevention of wastage and expiry.
The Service Provider will be required to employ and train sufficient inventory control staff and manage any third-party involvement associated with delivery of the service.
Equipment within scope includes imaging, catheter labs, hybrid theatre, mammography, radiotherapy and pharmacy robots. Regular software upgrades will also be required.
Consumables:
The supplier will be responsible for the provision, procurement, maintenance and replacement of specified consumables required to meet clinical demand...