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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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29 Jan 2026 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust focuses on the maintenance of Fibroscan equipment and associated probes, with the project being executed at the Leicester Royal Infirmary in the Infectious Diseases department. The procurement is classified under repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment. This contract has reached the award stage as of 29th January 2026, with the project scheduled to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The procurement method was direct, conducted below threshold without competition, resulting in a contract valued at £25,780 excluding VAT, with Echosens UK Limited appointed as the supplier.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance services, particularly those capable of servicing Fibroscan equipment. Companies in the healthcare technology sector that have experience or specialisation in medical equipment maintenance can leverage this opportunity. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Echosens UK Limited, which possess niche expertise and tailored services, would be well-suited to meet the contractual requirements and potentially position themselves strategically within the healthcare sector through successful execution of this contract.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

#Contract Equipment: Fibroscan & associated probes Hospital site: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Departmental location: Location: Infectious Diseases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06125d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008199-2026
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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks 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
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Richard Van Ristell
Contact Email
uhl-tr.procurementmailbox@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0300 303 1573

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

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