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Maintenance Contract for 6 Years to Echosens UK,Qty 6 Fibroscan Mini Devices located at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:34

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, located in Newport, has awarded a maintenance contract to Echosens UK Ltd for the planned preventative maintenance of six Fibroscan Mini Devices. The contract spans six years, from April 2026 to March 2032, ensuring the devices are kept in optimal working order. This procurement process has been directly awarded based on the rationale that Echosens UK, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), is best positioned to maintain their own devices. This award was communicated on 31 March 2026 and follows Welsh devolved regulations and central government mandates. The procurement category is services, focused specifically on repair and maintenance services, and was managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. The total estimated contract value is £278,467, with a gross amount of £232,056 payable in GBP.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for Echosens UK Ltd, highlighting their specialised capabilities in maintaining highly technical medical devices. Businesses with expertise in medical equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those with OEM status, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The procurement not only reinforces existing relationships but also supports long-term business sustainability and growth within the healthcare sector. Organisations aiming to expand their foothold within the UK healthcare industry, especially in regions like Newport and Cardiff, should consider pursuing similar direct award processes where the technical capabilities align with procurement needs.

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Notice Title

Maintenance Contract for 6 Years to Echosens UK,Qty 6 Fibroscan Mini Devices located at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Notice Description

Maintenance Contract for 6 Years to Echosens UK for the planned preventative maintenance of Qty 6 Fibroscan Mini Devices located at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board - April 2026 to March 2032

Procurement Information

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) to maintain their own devices (Fibroscan Mini)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067836
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029866-2026
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
Direct award
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
£232,056 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP18 3XQ
Post Town
Newport
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

ECHOSENS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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