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Maintenance of BK Ultrasound Machines

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 13:21

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 13:11

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the maintenance of BK Ultrasound Machines awarded by the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland has reached the completion stage as of 3rd December 2025. The procurement process was initiated through a direct award method to Uniphar Medtech Ltd based in Dublin, Ireland, citing exclusive rights for servicing these ultrasound machines. The contract, valued at £415,000, covers routine service and repair of approximately eight machines and will run from 3rd December 2025 to 30th November 2026, with potential extensions until February 2031. This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

The direct award of this contract creates significant opportunities for businesses specialised in medical equipment maintenance, especially those with established partnerships or exclusive service rights with equipment manufacturers. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on diagnostic imaging equipment servicing stand to benefit from engaging with public health trusts seeking reliable maintenance solutions. As the contract has provisions for renewal within the regional framework for diagnostic imaging equipment maintenance, businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service and reliability will be well-positioned to leverage this for sustained growth in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of BK Ultrasound Machines

Notice Description

Routine service and repair (PPM only cover) of BK Ultrasound machines (currently approximately 8 off) located within the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust.

Procurement Information

The manufacturer of the equipment has provided confirmation that Uniphar Medtech Ltd has exclusive rights as regards servicing of the BK Ultrasound equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dae7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079357-2025
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
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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

UNIPHAR MEDTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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