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(Maintenance of) Shandon Diagnostics Equipment - PS0551/26

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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16 Oct 2026 at 12:34

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12 Oct 2026 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea Bay University Health Board is buying ongoing maintenance and support for Shandon Diagnostics equipment at Singleton Hospital. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is managing the procurement. The service covers planned preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, technical support and replacement parts when required. Its purpose is to keep the equipment safe, reliable and operational, minimise downtime and support continued healthcare delivery and patient care. The Health Board has decided to retain the equipment rather than replace it during the planned contract term, so the requirement is specifically for continued servicing of the existing Shandon Diagnostics equipment, not a purchase of new equipment.

The procurement has been awarded to Shandon Diagnostics Limited (Epredia). The award is pending, with contract signature scheduled for 31 October 2026. The award date was 15 October 2026. The contract is planned to run from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2031. Its value is £143,508 excluding VAT and £172,209.24 including VAT. There is one lot. The Health Board used a direct award, described as a Single Tender Action, on the basis that the specialised, sensitive equipment can only be maintained and serviced by its manufacturer. The contract may allow additional equipment to be added during its term as service requirements change.

This award shows demand for long-term, manufacturer-specific maintenance of Shandon Diagnostics equipment used in a hospital setting. A credible competitor when this requirement next reaches the market would need to demonstrate the technical ability and authority to maintain the relevant equipment, provide both preventative and corrective servicing, offer technical support and supply replacement parts when needed. The stated rationale makes manufacturer capability central to competing: the buyer considered the equipment specialised and sensitive and identified the manufacturer as the only party able to service it. Suppliers would also need to support equipment reliability and operational continuity, since delays to specialist parts or engineering support could disrupt clinical services. The requirement concerns this equipment and buyer, rather than general hospital maintenance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(Maintenance of) Shandon Diagnostics Equipment - PS0551/26

Notice Description

Swansea Bay University Health Board requires the ongoing maintenance and support of Shandon Diagnostics Equipment located at Singleton Hospital. The proposed contract will provide continued preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, technical support and access to replacement parts where required, ensuring the equipment remains safe, reliable and operational throughout the contract period. The equipment is critical to the continued delivery of healthcare services and ongoing maintenance is required to minimise downtime, maintain compliance with manufacturer recommendations and support patient care. Following review, the Health Board has confirmed there are no current plans to replace the equipment during the proposed contract term and therefore a maintenance arrangement remains necessary. The requirement has been reviewed against the available procurement routes, and it has been determined that the proposed approach will be progressed via a Single Tender Action (STA), supported by the completion and approval of the relevant STA Form. The proposed route provides the appropriate mechanism to procure the required services in accordance with the applicable procurement requirements and the organisation's established governance and approval processes.

Procurement Information

This is specialised, highly sensitive equipment which can only be maintained and serviced by the manufacturer. (Epredia - Shandon Diagnostics Ltd) -

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0785a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097908-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,508 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Baglan
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Shandon Diagnostics Limited (Epredia)

Further Information

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