Published date: 19 November 2024

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 12 April 2024, 11am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Repair and maintenance services of pumps - 50511000

Location of contract

NG5 1PB

Value of contract

£25,000 to £50,000

Procurement reference

CF-2548100D0O000000rwimUAA

Published date

19 November 2024

Closing date

12 April 2024

Closing time

11am

Contract start date

1 December 2024

Contract end date

30 November 2028

Contract type

Not applicable

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (the Trust) requires ongoing, expert maintenance and servicing of the "Archimedes screw" pumping stations located at Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) to ensure their continued operation and to mitigate the risk of failure. These pumping stations play a critical role in preventing surface water flooding by efficiently moving excess water away from the facility.

In the event of a failure, the pumping stations could become inoperable, which would significantly increase the risk of surface water flooding at the site. This could cause the perimeter roads surrounding QMC to be blocked by floodwaters, obstructing access to the hospital. In the worst case, water could back up into the QMC building itself, potentially flooding internal areas and disrupting hospital operations. Such flooding could lead to significant damage to the infrastructure, compromise patient care, and create substantial operational challenges.

To prevent such scenarios and ensure the continued functionality of the pumping systems, the Trust has entered into a two-year service agreement with Spaans Ltd. This contract includes an option for two additional 12-month extensions, providing flexibility for continued support beyond the initial term. Spaans Ltd is responsible for the regular inspection, servicing, and maintenance of the Archimedes screw pumping stations, ensuring they operate optimally and can handle the required capacity during periods of heavy rainfall or adverse weather conditions.

This proactive maintenance approach is crucial to safeguarding the hospital's infrastructure, maintaining patient and staff safety, and ensuring the resilience of QMC in the face of potential flooding risks.

Award information

Awarded date

4 November 2024

Contract start date

1 December 2024

Contract end date

30 November 2028

Total value of contract

£44,286.64

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Spaans Babock Limited

Address

305 Phoenix Close, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2JG

Reference

None

About the buyer

Contact name

Lawrence

Address

Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom

Email

lawrence.matome@nuh.nhs.uk