Award

BCU-DIR-59836- MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY EQUIPMENT WITHIN BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD, FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 11:43

Award

03 Jul 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process involves a direct award tender for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, in collaboration with Flintshire and Denbighshire County Councils, for the maintenance, service, and testing of community equipment. The buying organisation is Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, with the procurement managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. The contract is valued at over £1.1 million and spans from 23rd July 2025 to 30th June 2026, with a specific focus on repair and maintenance services within the medical and precision equipment sector. This award stage is supported by the Welsh devolved regulations and central government authority, and the main supplier is Healthcare Matters UK Ltd, situating in Wrexham.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of medical equipment and is particularly advantageous for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) given its direct award process. By securing this contract, a business can ensure ongoing engagement with key public sector organisations in the Welsh region and enhance their portfolio in the healthcare sector. The interim arrangement provides an opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-quality services promptly, as the terms and conditions will be reviewed during the contract term to facilitate a seamless transition into a potentially extended procurement process in the future.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

BCU-DIR-59836- MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY EQUIPMENT WITHIN BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD, FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are aiming to ratify the Direct Award of a contract to the incumbent supplier Healthcare Matters UK Ltd for the Maintenance, Service and Testing of Community Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Flintshire County Council and Denbighshire County Council. This contract is to be seen as an interim arrangement while a detailed Procurement process is carried out. Following advice from the NWSSP Legal and Risk Department during initial re-tendering discussions, it has been noted that a further review of the Terms and Conditions is to take place due to the involvement of multiple contracting authorities. It has been advised that a Memorandum of Understanding is to be created amongst the contracting authorities to ensure clear stipulation of contract responsibilities and liabilities This agreement is to run in line with the current contract term of 01/07/2025-30/06/2026.This 12 month period will allow NWSSP Procurement Services to work closely with the associated parties while review is undertaken by the relevant Legal and Risk colleagues.

Procurement Information

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are aiming to ratify the Direct Award of a contract to the incumbent supplier Healthcare Matters UK Ltd for the Maintenance, Service and Testing of Community Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Flintshire County Council and Denbighshire County Council. This contract is to be seen as an interim arrangement while a detailed Procurement process is carried out. Following advice from the NWSSP Legal and Risk Department during initial re-tendering discussions, it has been noted that a further review of the Terms and Conditions is to take place due to the involvement of multiple contracting authorities. It has been advised that a Memorandum of Understanding is to be created amongst the contracting authorities to ensure clear stipulation of contract responsibilities and liabilities This agreement is to run in line with the current contract term of 01/07/2025-30/06/2026.This 12 month period will allow NWSSP Procurement Services to work closely with the associated parties while review is undertaken by the relevant Legal and Risk colleagues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055841
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038922-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,156,850 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
Sam Hughes, Samuel Hughes
Contact Email
samuel.hughes2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHCARE MATTERS

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-055841-2025-07-10T12:43:23+01:00",
    "date": "2025-07-10T12:43:23+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-055841",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-NHS-7A1",
            "name": "Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-NHS",
                "id": "7A1"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Headquarters Ysbyty Gwynedd",
                "locality": "Bangor",
                "postalCode": "LL57 2PW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Samuel Hughes",
                "email": "samuel.hughes2@wales.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "id": "GB-WLS",
                        "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PNJC-2356-PCDV",
            "name": "Flintshire County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PNJC-2356-PCDV"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Ty Dewi Sant , St. David's Park",
                "locality": "Ewloe",
                "postalCode": "CH5 3FF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Sam Hughes",
                "email": "samuel.hughes2@wales.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "id": "GB-WLS",
                        "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PTPG-8659-JMCD",
            "name": "Denbighshire County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PTPG-8659-JMCD"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "8-11 Trem-y-Dyffryn, Colomendy Industrial Estate",
                "locality": "Denbigh",
                "postalCode": "LL165TX",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL13"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Sam Hughes",
                "email": "samuel.hughes2@wales.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "id": "GB-WLS",
                        "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-NHS-RQF",
            "name": "NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-NHS",
                "id": "RQF"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership 4-5 Charnwood Court",
                "locality": "Cardiff",
                "postalCode": "CF15 7QZ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL15"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Sam Hughes",
                "email": "samuel.hughes2@wales.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "procuringEntity"
            ],
            "roleDetails": "Procurement"
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PCJB-2814-BHZP",
            "name": "HealthCare Matters",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PCJB-2814-BHZP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Healthcare House, High St, Pentre Broughton",
                "locality": "Wrexham",
                "postalCode": "LL11 6AG",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Adam@healthcare-matters.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://healthcare-matters.com/",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-NHS-7A1",
        "name": "Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "BCU-DIR-59836",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "BCU-DIR-59836- MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY EQUIPMENT WITHIN BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD, FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL",
        "description": "Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are aiming to ratify the Direct Award of a contract to the incumbent supplier Healthcare Matters UK Ltd for the Maintenance, Service and Testing of Community Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Flintshire County Council and Denbighshire County Council. This contract is to be seen as an interim arrangement while a detailed Procurement process is carried out. Following advice from the NWSSP Legal and Risk Department during initial re-tendering discussions, it has been noted that a further review of the Terms and Conditions is to take place due to the involvement of multiple contracting authorities. It has been advised that a Memorandum of Understanding is to be created amongst the contracting authorities to ensure clear stipulation of contract responsibilities and liabilities This agreement is to run in line with the current contract term of 01/07/2025-30/06/2026.This 12 month period will allow NWSSP Procurement Services to work closely with the associated parties while review is undertaken by the relevant Legal and Risk colleagues.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "procurementMethodRationale": "Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are aiming to ratify the Direct Award of a contract to the incumbent supplier Healthcare Matters UK Ltd for the Maintenance, Service and Testing of Community Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Flintshire County Council and Denbighshire County Council. This contract is to be seen as an interim arrangement while a detailed Procurement process is carried out. Following advice from the NWSSP Legal and Risk Department during initial re-tendering discussions, it has been noted that a further review of the Terms and Conditions is to take place due to the involvement of multiple contracting authorities. It has been advised that a Memorandum of Understanding is to be created amongst the contracting authorities to ensure clear stipulation of contract responsibilities and liabilities This agreement is to run in line with the current contract term of 01/07/2025-30/06/2026.This 12 month period will allow NWSSP Procurement Services to work closely with the associated parties while review is undertaken by the relevant Legal and Risk colleagues.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            }
        ],
        "riskDetails": "Lack of contract award would cause a high risk to the Health Board and Local Authorities due to the key role this service plays within the community model. Bespoke Terms and Conditions are to be built to ensure clear support for all Contracting Authorities while this 12 month interim contract period is active.",
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "additionalRepeatFurtherFollowingCompetitiveProcedure"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "BCU-DIR-59836- Service, Maintenance and Testing of Community Equipment within BCUHB, FCC and DCC",
            "status": "pending",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 1388220,
                "amount": 1156850,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PCJB-2814-BHZP",
                    "name": "HealthCare Matters"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "50400000",
                            "description": "Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-07-23T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "037089-2025",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037089-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-07-03T12:54:31+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                },
                {
                    "id": "038922-2025",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038922-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-07-10T12:43:23+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2025-07-22T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ],
            "date": "2025-06-02T00:00:00+01:00",
            "standstillPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2025-07-22T23:59:59+01:00"
            }
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}