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Maintenance - Fibroscanner & associated probes - 26-A-2610

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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29 Jan 2026 at 16:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, located at Leicester Royal Infirmary, has completed the procurement process for a maintenance contract focusing on Fibroscanner equipment along with associated probes, crucial for the Department of Infectious Diseases. This procurement falls within the medical equipment and services category and covers repair and maintenance services. Key deadlines include the contract signing date of 19 January 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026, ending on 31 March 2030. The procurement method deployed was direct acquisition, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the awarding ceremony took place on 29 January 2026. The legal basis for the contract is under the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This maintenance contract provides a stable opportunity for Echosens UK Limited, the supplier, to deliver crucial services over the next four years, promoting consistency and reliability for the equipment in question. The procurement caters to repair and maintenance of specialist medical equipment, making it well-suited to businesses specialising in medical equipment services or Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with expertise in non-invasive diagnostic medical devices. SMEs in the medical device sector might find similar requirements to be growth opportunities, given the focus on direct contract awards and maintaining costs at a fixed price, enabling predictable revenue streams. Given the government's status as a contracting authority, successful engagement can boost visibility and credibility within the healthcare and medical equipment industries.

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Notice Title

Maintenance - Fibroscanner & associated probes - 26-A-2610

Notice Description

#Contract renewal; Expiry order number: LR743440- Equipment: Fibroscan & associated probes Hospital site: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Departmental location: Location: Infectious Diseases Serial numbers:FS430: S/N F93204, M Probe: S/N S2003936, XL Probe: S/N S2003913 Contract information - Level of cover: Serenity service contract Maintenance contract renewal for essential Fibroscanner FS430 and associated probes - (Serial numbers: S/N: F93204+ M Probe S/N: S2003936+ XL Probe S/N: S2003913). he FibroScan FS430; a portable, non-invasive liver diagnostic device created by Echosens. It measures liver stiffness and liver fat to help diagnose and monitor liver diseases. The service would like to renew on a 4-year contract to maintain the annual cost at a fixed price. start date1/4/2026 - end date 31/3/20230 - Quotation number: Q-44288 This is a maintenance contract for specialist medical equipment with the OEM. Sadly the OEM does

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06125d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025814-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,780 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£25,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECHOSENS

Further Information

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