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Capital Purchase and Maintenance of Fibroscanner Equipment

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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16 Mar 2026 at 11:48

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "Capital Purchase and Maintenance of Fibroscanner Equipment" with Echosens, the supplier. This procurement pertains to goods within the "Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment" category, with the primary focus on supporting Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The Fibroscanner equipment purchase and maintenance come under the industry category of medical imaging equipment, specifically designed to enhance healthcare services in Cardiff. This contract, signed on 13th March 2026, marks an active status, indicating the conclusion of the tender process.

The procurement of Fibroscanner equipment presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging technologies and equipment supply. Companies with expertise in echo, ultrasound, and doppler imaging equipment would find favourable grounds to compete in future similar procurements by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. Given the specialised nature of the equipment, suppliers with robust service offerings and competitive maintenance solutions will likely be well-positioned to seize potential opportunities in Wales's healthcare sector. The active award to Echosens underlines the importance of proven capacity and compliance with the necessary standards and specifications in winning procurement contracts within this niche.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capital Purchase and Maintenance of Fibroscanner Equipment

Notice Description

The Capital Purchase and Maintenance of Fibroscanner equipment for the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162913
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162913
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECHOSENS

Further Information

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