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title: "TSMC10811 - FIBROSCAN Maintenance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# TSMC10811 - FIBROSCAN Maintenance

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eb4bb66-6c3f-4203-93a8-2111236d754e

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed the procurement process for the maintenance of Fibroscan equipment under the project title "TSMC10811 - FIBROSCAN Maintenance." This tender falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment" (CPV code: 50420000). The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, as the contract was awarded to Echosens UK Limited. The contract is valued at £32,670 and will cover the period from 25th November 2025 to 24th November 2030. The project is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Taunton (postal code: TA1 5DA). The award was officially published on 17th January 2025, with the tender period ending on 31st December 2024.

This maintenance contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and repair, particularly those focused on supporting sophisticated diagnostic devices like the Fibroscan. The tender was specific to Echosens UK Limited, indicating that businesses with unique expertise and certification in maintaining such equipment may find similar future opportunities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were noted as unsuitable for this specific contract, suggesting that larger enterprises with specialised skills might be better suited for such tenders.

## Notice

Required maintenance contract from sole supplier Echosens to support and maintain the Fibroscan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891aa95c-8e1d-47a7-ad26-ad9c9dea7b8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,670 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,670 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECHOSENS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891aa95c-8e1d-47a7-ad26-ad9c9dea7b8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891aa95c-8e1d-47a7-ad26-ad9c9dea7b8e
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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