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07 Jul 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, under the framework reference 2021/S000-021535, focuses on the extended warranty of Fuji Endoscopes, specifically for servicing and repairing endoscopy equipment at Bridgwater Hospital. The tender, categorised under the services industry, particularly in repair and maintenance of medical equipment (CPV: 50421000), is concluded and marked as complete. The procedure used was a direct award via the NHS Supply Chain framework without prior publication. The contract, valued at GBP 181,936.08, was signed on 7th July 2026 and awarded to Aquilant Endoscopy LTD, a large-scale supplier based in Basingstoke, for maintaining service uptime throughout the equipment’s lifespan in the UKK2 region.

This procurement provides significant business growth opportunities for OEM suppliers specializing in maintenance services, particularly those involved in medical diagnostics and equipment servicing within the healthcare sector. With the emphasis placed on service continuity and part availability, businesses that can offer reliable and timely maintenance and calibration services would find this tender advantageous. Such contracts are ideal for large-scale companies like Aquilant Endoscopy LTD, who already possess the infrastructure and expertise to meet rigorous healthcare equipment maintenance standards, thereby enhancing their footprint within NHS procurement projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Extended warranty of Fuji Endoscopes

Notice Description

Servicing and repair of Endoscopy equipment at Bridgwater Hospital. Extended warranty to cover 6 endoscopes and video processor. Direct award via NHS Supply Chain framework: 2021/S000-021535 Maintenance, Repair and Calibration of Medical Equipment. OEM supplier chosen to maintain service uptime and continue to provide parts and required service for lifespan of equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award via call off from a framework: Maintenance, Repair and Calibration of Medical Equipment Category: Diagnostic Equipment and Services Reference: 2021/S000-021535 Supply Route: Direct

Procurement Information

Call off from NHS Supply Chain framework: Maintenance, Repair and Calibration of Medical Equipment Type: New Contract Reference: 2021/S000-021535 Supply Route: Direct Contract with OEM manufacturer for ongoing service of purchased equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c545
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063682-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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
£181,936 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUILANT ENDOSCOPY

Further Information

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