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09 Jul 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ROBOTIC ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER" has been completed by the Swansea Bay University Health Board, based in Port Talbot, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of medical equipment, specifically focusing on goods. The contract was awarded to GE Healthcare Ltd with the procurement method identified as "limited," suggesting a competition below the threshold. The key dates include the award date on 19th June 2026 and the contract period starting on 10th July 2026, ending on 8th July 2027. The procurement adheres to Welsh devolved regulations, falling within sub-central government compliance. The delivery location is within the UK, supporting the strategic goals of healthcare provision enhancement.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical equipment, particularly large corporations like GE Healthcare Ltd, which are equipped to handle specialised medical goods and services. The limited competition nature of the procurement invites businesses with established capabilities in healthcare solutions to engage more directly with public authorities in Wales. Companies focusing on innovative medical technologies and wishing to expand their market presence within the public health sector would find such contracts beneficial in fostering long-term relationships and developing competencies in delivering complex healthcare projects.

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Notice Title

ROBOTIC ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER

Notice Description

OBOTIC ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER INCLUDING APPLICATION AND REPROCESSING TRAY TO BE DEDUCTED FROM CHARITABLE FUNDS Wales Contract Type and Number: HB SBU-STA-28892-063

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064480-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,252 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES

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

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BX
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GE HEALTHCARE

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