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25 Jun 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "C455326 - Waiver of Karl Storz Rigid Endoscope Repairs" was conducted by the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located at Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, without competition. The tender, initiated by the trust, aimed at securing a contract for the maintenance and repairs of Karl Storz rigid endoscopes. The contract, which was signed on 30th April 2026, covers the period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027 and carries a gross value of £72,000.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment maintenance and repair services. Particularly, businesses already established or emerging in this niche sector may find this contract a significant opportunity for growth due to its focused scope and the involvement of a well-established NHS trust. Large-scale suppliers like Karl Storz Endoscopy (UK) Limited, which has been awarded the contract, serve as benchmarks for potential competitive entrants capable of providing high-quality, specialised services without requiring a competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

C455326 - Waiver of Karl Storz Rigid Endoscope Repairs

Notice Description

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) require a contract to cover maintenance and repairs of our collection of Karl Storz rigid endoscopes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059734-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK

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