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title: "Service and Maintenance of Wassenburg Endoscope Washer Disinfectors & Drying Cabinets throughout the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Service and Maintenance of Wassenburg Endoscope Washer Disinfectors & Drying Cabinets throughout the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Buyer: SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fcaf

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## Summary

The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has completed the procurement process for the service and maintenance of Wassenburg endoscope washer disinfectors and drying cabinets throughout its facilities. This contract, valued at £4,911,010.70, has been awarded under a direct procurement method to WASSENBURG LIMITED due to the supplier's exclusive rights and intellectual property associated with the necessary equipment. The contract was signed on 13th March 2026 and runs from 16th March 2026 to 31st May 2030, with possible extensions up to 2033, aligning with regional work plans. The procurement relates to the healthcare industry in the UK, particularly in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the medical maintenance field, highlighting the importance of specialised technical skills and exclusive intellectual property rights in carving out unique business niches. Companies that possess expertise in medical equipment repair and maintenance, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, are well-positioned for similar contracts, provided they can offer innovative and proprietary solutions. The direct award illustrates the trust's confidence in collaborating with suppliers who deliver reliable and critical services that ensure seamless healthcare operations.

## Notice

This is for the Service and Maintenance of Wassenburg Endoscope Washer Disinfectors & Drying Cabinets throughout the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (to include weekly testing) at a total cost PS4,911,010.70. Reason for DAC Schedule 5 (5) (a) The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract - (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required.

### Procurement Information

Selected supplier are the O.E.M and are the only supplier who can provide the service required. At present there are no known alternatives. The selected supplier also have exclusive rights to products, parts and software that support the systems / assets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023292-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,911,010 |
| Contracts value | £4,911,010 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT16 1RH |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Dundonald |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 09:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023292-2026
- 21 Jan 2026 at 15:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005445-2026
- 23 Dec 2025 at 14:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085888-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023292-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005445-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085888-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wassenburgmedical.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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