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Sonosite ST Ultrasound System

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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24 Jul 2026 at 15:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea Bay University Health Board procured a Sonosite ST ultrasound system, classified under medical consumables and described as ultrasound machines. The requirement is for healthcare use across the health board’s sites in the Swansea area. The contracting process identifies the health board as both the buyer and a central purchasing body. The procurement data also contains a lot description for 25,000 case note folders intended to support patient-record management in outpatient clinics, wards and other healthcare settings, but that lot is marked cancelled. The main tender title and item classification indicate that the awarded requirement relates to an ultrasound system rather than folders. This is therefore relevant primarily to suppliers of diagnostic ultrasound equipment and associated medical technology.

The procurement has reached completion and an active award was made to FUJIFILM SONOSITE LTD. The contract was signed on 24 June 2026 for £506,000. The process used a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition, through an existing framework agreement, with a direct award justified under the framework provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. One lot is recorded as cancelled, although the active award and contract are linked to that lot. One bid was recorded, with no SME bids and no electronic bids. The lot’s stated evaluation basis was 40% quality, covering specification compliance, durability, product standards, continuity and risk management, and 60% cost, covering unit and total price, transparency, value for money and cost stability.

This award demonstrates demand from Swansea Bay University Health Board for branded or compatible point-of-care ultrasound equipment supplied through a framework route. A credible competitor would need proven capability in diagnostic ultrasound systems, reliable clinical performance and products that meet a detailed technical specification. Evidence of durability, consistent manufacturing standards, business continuity and supply-chain risk management would be important, alongside transparent pricing and confidence that costs remain stable over the contract period. Suppliers should be able to support healthcare environments across the board’s sites and understand NHS procurement and framework call-off processes. The single recorded bid and award to a large specialist manufacturer indicate that technical fit, established product capability and dependable delivery were central to the outcome.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sonosite ST Ultrasound System

Notice Description

ULTRASOUNDS MACHINES

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) procured a contract for the supply of 25,000 case note folders to support the effective management of patient records across its sites. The folders are essential to ensure the safe handling, storage, and accessibility of patient information alongside digital systems in outpatient clinics, wards, and other healthcare settings.

Procurement Information

The award of the contract without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) is lawful as it is being conducted through a direct award under an existing framework agreement, in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2014/24/EU (Article 33), as transposed into the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d393
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070429-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£506,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BR
Postcode Area
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
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Baglan
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUJIFILM SONOSITE LTD

Further Information

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