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Maintenance contract of E-Quip asset database licence

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

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, part of Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a procurement process for a maintenance contract related to the E-Quip asset database licence in the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. The contract is integral to the operations of the Hywel Dda University Health Board, located in the UK. The procurement was awarded on 20th March 2026 to Specialist Computer Centres PLC and is governed by the NHS SBS – Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the bespoke nature of the system being supported. This process falls outside the typical directive scope, ensuring the medical equipment management is in compliance with regulatory standards.

The awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in software support and maintenance services for healthcare systems. Given the specialised requirements, companies with expertise in medical asset management systems, particularly those able to deliver OEM support, are well-suited to engage with such public procurement contracts. As Specialist Computer Centres PLC has demonstrated, having a niche capability in maintaining and upgrading proprietary systems for health boards could ensure sustained business growth via public sector procurement channels. This contract reaffirms the importance of establishing frameworks for seamless integration and maintenance of critical health IT infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Maintenance contract of E-Quip asset database licence

Notice Description

The 5 year e Quip Core Professional Asset Management licence and support contract provides a comprehensive software and support solution for Hywel Dda University Health Board. It enables users to access a fully supported Medical Equipment Management System, ensuring smooth asset management processes while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. As SCC Plc is the system designer and sole supplier, the contract ensures continuity, essential updates, and reliable OEM support throughout the agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NWSSP Procurement Services has considered sourcing options available. e Quip is a bespoke system, integral to the day to day management of medical equipment across Hywel Dda University Health Board. It is intended that this award be progressed with SCC Plc via the NHS SBS - Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework (SBS10510), as they are the OEM and the only supplier capable of supporting the system. A Legacy (03) award notice will be issued to comply with procurement governance requirements.

Procurement Information

AWARDED VIA SBS - DIGITAL WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS 2 FRAMEWORK (SBS10510).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067549
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027989-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,685 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
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
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

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