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BHSCT Maintenance and Testing of Wassenburg Endoscope Washer Disinfectors

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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27 Jun 2025 at 08:39

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04 Jun 2025 at 11:56

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04 Jun 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has concluded a procurement process for the maintenance and testing of Wassenburg endoscope washer disinfectors. This contract, which has been awarded to WASSENBURG LIMITED, involves routine service and testing over a period beginning on the 1st of July 2025 and ending on the 31st of May 2028, with the possibility of extension until 31st May 2030 in six-monthly increments. The procurement was conducted through a direct award, given WASSENBURG LIMITED's exclusive rights, and falls under the services category within the repair and maintenance services industry. This contract is governed by UKPGA legislation 2023/54 and applies to the location in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment, as exemplified by WASSENBURG LIMITED. Companies with proprietary technology or exclusive service rights stand to gain the most from such contracts, particularly those capable of offering specialised services in the healthcare sector. The exclusive awarding of this contract underscores the importance of maintaining technological or service-based competitive advantages to secure similar direct awards in the future.

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Notice Title

BHSCT Maintenance and Testing of Wassenburg Endoscope Washer Disinfectors

Notice Description

Routine service, quarterly and annual testing of Wassenburg endoscope washer disinfectors located within the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. Duration - 01/07/25 to 31/05/28, with potential extension to 31/05/30 in 6 monthly steps.

Procurement Information

Evidence was provided that confirmed that Wassenburg Limited has exclusive rights as regards provision of the service covered by this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035597-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Harold Gordon
Contact Email
estates.contracts@belfasttrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
+442895048954

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6BA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WASSENBURG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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