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Maintenance of Karl Storz Camera Systems

Hywel Dda University Health Board

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27 May 2026 at 13:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hywel Dda University Health Board, located in Carmarthen, UK, has completed the procurement process for the maintenance of Karl Storz Camera Systems. The procurement was performed using the NHS Supply Chain framework for maintenance, repair, and calibration of medical equipment, under the legal basis of Directive 2014/24/EU. This service contract aims to ensure the continued operational efficiency and reliability of essential medical equipment used in minimally invasive surgeries across the region. The tender, identified as PS2682/26, was conducted under a limited procurement method without prior publication, due to technical reasons. The contract was awarded to KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK) LIMITED, with the agreement signed on 31st March 2026, covering the maintenance services for one year at a value of £252,078.45.

This procurement process presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the maintenance and repair of medical equipment, especially those that can offer high-quality, reliable service for complex and critical systems. The technical expertise and niche capabilities required to maintain sophisticated surgical camera systems make this tender particularly suited to original equipment manufacturers or specialists with experience in medical device maintenance. The contract demonstrates an ongoing need for dependable service provision in the healthcare industry, highlighting opportunities for businesses with the capability to meet stringent quality and technical standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Karl Storz Camera Systems

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is renewing the maintenance contract for the Karl Storz Camera Systems. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is Karl Storz and are essential in providing high definition and 4k visualisation for minimally invasive surgeries. The contract provides comprehensive cover for all devices, across the 12-month period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board is renewing the maintenance contract for the Karl Storz Camera Systems. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is Karl Storz and are essential in providing high definition and 4k visualisation for minimally invasive surgeries. The contract provides comprehensive cover for all devices, across the 12-month period. As OEM, Karl Storz has provided maintenance for the endoscopes since they were purchased in 2017. Utilising the OEM for maintenance of the equipment ensures that the required standards are met by using original parts and specialist support expertise, preserving patient care and reliability. Due to the complexity of the camera systems, it is critical that they are maintained and repaired to a high standard. Procuring through the NHS Supply Chain framework, reference 2021/S000-021535, for Maintenance, Repair and Calibration of Medical Equipment, ensures value for money is achieved, as all pricing has undergone prior market testing and benchmarking against other qualified suppliers.

Procurement Information

A lack of comprehensive maintenance cover poses a significant risk to clinical quality, patient safety, and operational efficiency. Continuation of a valid maintenance contract is critical to maintaining reliable equipment performance and uninterrupted service provision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a66b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049725-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£252,078 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3BB
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Karl Storz Endoscopy (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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