BCU-DIR-63043- Maintenance of Community Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Flintshire County Council and Denbighshire County Council

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 09:54

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Flintshire County Council, and Denbighshire County Council involves a direct award contract to SLC Care UK Ltd for the maintenance of community equipment across the respective areas. This procurement falls under the services industry category and follows the direct award method. The contract, identified as BCU-DIR-63043, operates on a timeline from 1st July 2026 to 30th September 2026, with a related standstill period ending on 22nd June 2026. This initiative highlights a strategic collaboration among NHS and local councils in Wales, with procurement services managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership based in Cardiff.

This tender affords significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and precision equipment maintenance sector, especially those capable of delivering repair and maintenance services to various equipment types. The procurement is particularly opportune for SMEs looking to cement their status as trusted service providers to public health authorities. Companies adept in navigating devolved Welsh regulations and with experience in collaborative engagements with public entities will find this contract a strategic avenue for business growth amidst government-initiated procurement programmes.

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Notice Title

BCU-DIR-63043- Maintenance of Community Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Flintshire County Council and Denbighshire County Council

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are aiming to ratify the Direct Award of a contract to the incumbent supplier SLC Care UK Ltd for the Maintenance, Service and Testing of Community Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Flintshire County Council and Denbighshire County Council. This contract is to be seen as an interim measure following a recent competitive process to allow sufficient time for the Contracting Authorities to seek relevant approval and fulfill the required governance procedures.

Procurement Information

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are aiming to ratify the Direct Award of a contract to the incumbent supplier SLC Care UK Ltd for the Maintenance, Service and Testing of Community Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Flintshire County Council and Denbighshire County Council. Following a competitive tender procedure, the Contracting Authorities require further time to allow for appropriate approval and governance procedures to take place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054626-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 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
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
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

SLC CARE

Further Information

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