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Service and Maintenance of Wassenburg Endoscope Washer Disinfectors & Drying Cabinets throughout the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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16 Mar 2026 at 09:16

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21 Jan 2026 at 15:53

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23 Dec 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has completed the procurement process for the service and maintenance of Wassenburg endoscope washer disinfectors and drying cabinets throughout its facilities. This contract, valued at £4,911,010.70, has been awarded under a direct procurement method to WASSENBURG LIMITED due to the supplier's exclusive rights and intellectual property associated with the necessary equipment. The contract was signed on 13th March 2026 and runs from 16th March 2026 to 31st May 2030, with possible extensions up to 2033, aligning with regional work plans. The procurement relates to the healthcare industry in the UK, particularly in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the medical maintenance field, highlighting the importance of specialised technical skills and exclusive intellectual property rights in carving out unique business niches. Companies that possess expertise in medical equipment repair and maintenance, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, are well-positioned for similar contracts, provided they can offer innovative and proprietary solutions. The direct award illustrates the trust's confidence in collaborating with suppliers who deliver reliable and critical services that ensure seamless healthcare operations.

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Notice Title

Service and Maintenance of Wassenburg Endoscope Washer Disinfectors & Drying Cabinets throughout the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Notice Description

This is for the Service and Maintenance of Wassenburg Endoscope Washer Disinfectors & Drying Cabinets throughout the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (to include weekly testing) at a total cost PS4,911,010.70. Reason for DAC Schedule 5 (5) (a) The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract - (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required.

Procurement Information

Selected supplier are the O.E.M and are the only supplier who can provide the service required. At present there are no known alternatives. The selected supplier also have exclusive rights to products, parts and software that support the systems / assets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023292-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,911,010 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,911,010 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT16 1RH
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Dundonald
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WASSENBURG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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