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Maintenance of Mobile Breast Screening Tailers and Mobile MRI Trailers

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans to buy vehicle and fleet work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £219,720 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 10 years, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

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Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for vehicle and fleet contracts in this region (from 35 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Trust has three medical trailers for which it requires ongoing maintenance services. Two of the trailers are mobile breast screening trailers (one is 14 years old and the other is coming up to 1 years' old) and the other trailer is a mobile MRI trailer (this trailer is 7 years old). The Trust's high level requirements are periodic servicing (see below for further details) of the trailers, MOT tests, a responsive repairs service and a warranty covering repairs (including labour, travel and materials) with the exception of those caused by normal wear & tear, damage caused by the Trust and damage caused by patients. Each trailer would require five minor services per annum and one major…Read the full description
The Trust has three medical trailers for which it requires ongoing maintenance services. Two of the trailers are mobile breast screening trailers (one is 14 years old and the other is coming up to 1 years' old) and the other trailer is a mobile MRI trailer (this trailer is 7 years old). The Trust's high level requirements are periodic servicing (see below for further details) of the trailers, MOT tests, a responsive repairs service and a warranty covering repairs (including labour, travel and materials) with the exception of those caused by normal wear & tear, damage caused by the Trust and damage caused by patients. Each trailer would require five minor services per annum and one major service in combination with the MOT test. Details of likely requirements for each service type are listed below - MINOR SERVICING - Generator service - All water filters including drinking water - Lighting: inspect and test all lighting (interior/external/emergency) - All alarms and warning systems: security / safety / patient call / panic alarm - Check and test the installed reporting system : telematics and SMS - Hydraulic power pack and legs and check oil level. - Internal: check cupboards (door furniture/hinges/closures) and work surfaces - External: check body panels, all joints, locker systems (closures, hinges, rams etc) door furniture - Air Conditioning: routine checks - Chiller unit: twice yearly inspection and servicing to include F-Gas compliant leak test, glycol check % and acid test (refrigerant). The chiller pump and PV switch are to be replaced as necessary. - Plumbing: inspection and maintenance of all tanks and pipework/fittings - Inspection and maintenance of all electrical installations - Check the integrity of the rubberised paint on the roof, and safety harness fixing points - Fire Extinguishers: inspect - Fire Alarm system test - Check correct working condition of the CCTV system - Twice annually Patient lift inspection and LOLER testing - Steps, hand rails and locker system maintenance - Chassis service to VOSA standard, including inspections of brakes and lights - Lubrication and maintenance to power steering systems as fitted - Suspension check to include air bags, pivots, bushes, torque arms and any air piping and connections - EBS Systems inspection - Renewal of brake pads, discs and callipers as necessary MAJOR SERVICING - Generator service - All water filters including drinking water - Lighting: inspect and test all lighting (interior/external/emergency) - All alarms and warning systems: security / safety / patient call / panic alarm - Check and test the installed reporting system : telematics and SMS - Hydraulic power pack and legs - Change hydraulic oil and filters - Internal: check cupboards (door furniture/hinges/closures) and work surfaces - External: check body panels, all joints, locker systems (closures, hinges, rams etc) door furniture - Air conditioning: inspection, cleaning and servicing inclusive of all parts and a refrigerant engineer - Plumbing: inspection and maintenance of all tanks and pipework/fittings including emptying and run through of all pipework with cleansing fluid - Inspection and maintenance of all electrical installations and a retest of the whole system of the trailer including the renewal of the electrical test certificate - Check the integrity of the rubberised paint on the roof, and safety harness fixing points - Fire Extinguishers: replace - Fire Alarm system test - Change all AA and AAA batteries. For example in the remotes for air con and fire alarm - Check correct working condition of the CCTV system - Steps, hand rails and locker system maintenance - Chassis service to VOSA standard, including inspections of brakes and lights - Lubrication and maintenance to power steering systems as fitted - Suspension check to include air bags, pivots, bushes, torque arms and any air piping and connections - Renewal of brake pads, discs, callipers and brake linings as necessary - Rolling road brake test - External wash of the trailer and step sets If your organisation has experience in the last three years in carrying out these services for medical trailers on behalf of other health organisations and is interested in this potential opportunity please email christopher.dickenson@royalberkshire.nhs.uk to express your interest.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 080830-2026

About the buyer

  1. EV Charging Infrastructure

    National Grid UK LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, WalesVehicles and fleet, IT services and software

    Closing soon3 days leftExpress interest3 lots

    £29.9mestimated
  2. Vehicle Maintenance Services

    The Police & Crime Commissioner for SussexSouth EastVehicles and fleet

    Open8 days leftLow competition4 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £2.75mframework ceiling
  3. Heating, Electrical, Mechanical and Decarbonisation Framework

    Eastern Procurement LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, ScotlandEnergy and utilities, Construction

    Open22 days leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £1.06bnframework ceiling
  4. Vehicle and Plant Accident Repairs

    Bristol City CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestVehicles and fleet

    Open27 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £375kestimated
  5. British Gurkas Nepal White Fleet Vehicle Replacement

    Ministry of DefenceSouth EastVehicles and fleet

    Open62 days leftLow competition

    £1.91mestimated

From notice 080830-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.