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OR1 Theatre upgrade

SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "OR1 Theatre upgrade," was managed by the Swansea Bay University Health Board, headquartered at 1 Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Port Talbot, UK. This process falls under the industry category of medical equipment and specifically relates to upgrading theatre capital. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract for this direct procurement, executed below threshold without competition, was awarded on 3rd February 2026. The contract's timeline spans from 17th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, ensuring continuity and avoiding operational disruptions within the UK's healthcare regime as the systems from Storz are already integrated into their environment.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, particularly for large businesses involved in medical equipment supply that can provide comprehensive and integrated solutions. Companies such as KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK) LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that having existing compatible systems in place is advantageous. This procurement approach highlights opportunities for firms that can supply complex, high-value goods and services within the healthcare sector, specifically those with the capacity to facilitate smooth integration into existing operational frameworks.

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Notice Title

OR1 Theatre upgrade

Notice Description

OR1 Theatre upgrade, capital purchase. Storz's systems and processes are already fully embedded within our operational environment. Moving to a different supplier would require significant reconfiguration and introduce compatibility risks. Replacing them would require a mobilisation period that could compromise continuity and operational performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061534
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009386-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,091 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
Paul Buckingham
Contact Email
paul.buckingham@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921500695, +442921500695

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BR
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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