Service and Maintenance of Bracco Equipment

WESTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 May 2026 at 11:30

Award

24 Dec 2025 at 10:18

Award

24 Dec 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Western Health & Social Care Trust has completed a direct award contract for the service and maintenance of Bracco Equipment, located at the Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Londonderry. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, providing crucial support for medical equipment such as CT Injector pumps and C02 Insufflators. This contract was awarded to BRACCO UK LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise based in Oxford. The contract's effective period starts from 1st March 2026 and extends until 28th February 2034, with potential extensions up to 29th February 2036, ensuring continuous equipment maintenance and operability. The contract follows the Northern Irish devolved regulations and caters to central government requirements, further bolstered by the National Health Service's regulatory framework.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment services, specifically those specialising in repair and maintenance. Companies with expertise in delivering high-grade diagnostic imaging equipment servicing can leverage such contracts to establish a strong foothold within the healthcare sector. The direct award procurement method underscores the demand for reliable suppliers capable of maintaining essential healthcare infrastructure. Small to medium enterprises, like BRACCO UK LIMITED, are particularly suited to these opportunities, given the need for specialised, responsive service provision critical to the healthcare ecosystem. This contract offers a stable, long-term growth potential for businesses aligned with providing high-quality maintenance services as per original equipment manufacturer recommendations.

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Notice Title

Service and Maintenance of Bracco Equipment

Notice Description

Provide service and maintenance of Bracco Equipment for the Western Health and Social Care Trust as per the OEM recommendations. A call out service will also be provided to attend breakdowns and complete repairs of the Bracco equipment.

Procurement Information

The OEM supplier failed to tender on several local tendering exercises and are not part of any existing framework opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040966-2026
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
SME
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
£467,353 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£467,353 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDONDERRY
Postcode
BT47 6SB
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Kilfennan
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRACCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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