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13 Jul 2026 at 07:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Hywel Dda University Health Board has completed a procurement process for the purchase of three Nasendoscopes (HD Video Rhino-Laryngoscope) from KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK) LIMITED. This contract, valued at £46,280, falls under the industry category of "Endoscopy, endosurgery devices" and aims to enhance patient-centred care within the Outpatient department. The procurement utilised a limited method without prior competition, as governed by the NHS Supply Chain's Rigid Endoscopy and Associated Options and Related Services Framework, to avoid compatibility issues with existing equipment. The official completion date for the contract was 10 July 2026, and the project location is detailed as the Hywel Dda University Health Board, UKL14 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in supplying medical devices, particularly those dealing with specialised endoscopy equipment. It highlights the demand within the public healthcare sector for advanced, compatible medical solutions, making it a potential area of growth for companies with expertise in high-tech medical equipment supply and integration. Although the procurement method was limited to maintain technical compatibility, suppliers with innovative and adaptable medical technologies could find future opportunities in similar tenders from public health organisations looking to upgrade or expand their existing infrastructure.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Purchase of Nasendoscopes

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board have direct awarded a contract to Karl Storz for the purchase of three (3) Nasendoscopes (HD Video Rhino-Laryngoscope), utilising NHS Supply Chain's (NHSSC) Rigid Endoscopy and Associated Options and Related Services Framework, reference 2021/S 000-007768

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board have direct awarded a contract to Karl Storz for the purchase of three (3) Nasendoscopes (HD Video Rhino-Laryngoscope), utilising NHS Supply Chain's (NHSSC) Rigid Endoscopy and Associated Options and Related Services Framework, reference 2021/S 000-007768. This purchase will support ongoing patient-centred care within the Outpatient's department

Procurement Information

A review of the market was undertaken through the NHS Supply Chain Rigid Endoscopy and Associated Options and Related Services Framework (Ref: 2021/S 000-007768). Whilst alternative nasendoscopes are available within the market, these products were not considered suitable because their use could invalidate existing equipment warranties and compromise the integrity, functionality and operability of the current camera stack systems. The procurement of alternative equipment would therefore require replacement of the existing stack and associated specialist scopes in order to achieve technical compatibility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c916
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065414-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days 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
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 3BT
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)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK

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