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24 Jul 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) has completed a procurement process for the supply of ultrasound machines, specifically the Sonosite ST Ultrasound System, under a direct award procedure. This contract, valued at £506,000 and awarded on 24th June 2026, falls within the medical consumables industry category. It was procured through a framework agreement, as allowed under Directive 2014/24/EU, without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). The procurement method was limited, and the process did not involve a competitive tender due to its direct award nature. The contract addresses the needs across various healthcare settings within the location coded as UKL18, which includes the region encompassing Swansea Bay. The procurement stage has already reached completion, and the associated lot was unfortunately cancelled due to specific internal decisions. The procurement was initiated and handled by SBUHB, located in Port Talbot, United Kingdom, with Fujifilm Sonosite Ltd identified as the supplier.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment sector, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality ultrasound systems and peripheral consumables. Given that the procurement process involved a direct award under an existing framework, businesses that have established relationships within such frameworks would be well-positioned for future opportunities. Additionally, companies focusing on medical technology and innovation may find this an illustrative case of the strategic procurement methods occurring within public health institutions in the UK, showcasing potential growth avenues for similar contracts in the future. The contract prioritised criteria such as compliance with specification requirements, durability, and cost-efficiency, underscoring the importance for businesses to demonstrate quality and value for money in their offerings.

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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).

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months 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
SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD (SBUHB)
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
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
TLL18 Swansea

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUJIFILM SONOSITE

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