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title: "CBC-1928-EXF-DA-SM Fibro Scan Device, Training and Servicing - AWARD"
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buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# CBC-1928-EXF-DA-SM Fibro Scan Device, Training and Servicing - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d20fa310-4427-4241-8fae-390bdec61476

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## Summary

This procurement process involves a direct award by Central Bedfordshire Council for the supply, training, and servicing of a Fibro Scan Device. The contract falls under the medical equipment category, with its delivery covering the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The procurement stage is complete, with the award having been published on 2 March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 4 March 2026 and finish on 2 March 2029. Central Bedfordshire Council, situated in Priory House, Shefford, Bedfordshire, executed this direct award with Echosens, a known supplier in the field.

The direct award of this tender does not present opportunities for competition or bids, as it has already been awarded. Businesses specialising in medical equipment manufacturing and servicing could leverage similar opportunities by maintaining a profile within the healthcare sector and establishing strong relationships with local councils like Central Bedfordshire Council. While the tender is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the need for expertise in medical equipment compliance and servicing standards, which larger enterprises in these areas might already possess.

## Notice

Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33d8721-2807-4809-99b9-79d1c6880465 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 21:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33d8721-2807-4809-99b9-79d1c6880465

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33d8721-2807-4809-99b9-79d1c6880465
  2nd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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