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Lease Rental of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) equipment and purchase of ancillary products

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Address: Trust HQ, Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road, Nottingham, UKF14, NG6 9DR, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Chris Johnson

Contact Email: chris.johnson15@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
229000.0 GBP
Published
19 Mar 2025, 10:28
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
Region
n/a
Awarded To
HOCL HEALTH LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Trust is seeking to lease a further number of units that is used for the production of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) solution, which produces a stable decontamination and cleaning solution within a clinical healthcare environment. The Trust has been trailing this product in conjunction with other NHS Trusts in order to establish baselines for efficacy and efficient cleaning and decontamination rates at Rampton Hospital, using a stable Hypochlorous Acid that meets the required UK Regulations and compatible for use in a healthcare setting. Due to the Health and Safety risks of using various chemical alternatives and using existing systems, the Trust wishes to expand the scope of this project with leasing further machines for Hypochlorous Acid production around key sites at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. In addition to the machines, this procurement will also be for ancillary goods such as high grade salt, decontamination misting units, trolley systems and other items required for the delivery of this contract. Machines: 2 models suggested 40 Litres of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) per hour, via electrolysis 120 Litres of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) per hour, via electrolysis

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Supply, Installation and Service Maintenance of machines used for the Production of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) and related products.

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