---
title: "Maintenance - Fibroscanner & associated probes - 26-A-2610"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06125d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# Maintenance - Fibroscanner & associated probes - 26-A-2610

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06125d

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, located at Leicester Royal Infirmary, has completed the procurement process for a maintenance contract focusing on Fibroscanner equipment along with associated probes, crucial for the Department of Infectious Diseases. This procurement falls within the medical equipment and services category and covers repair and maintenance services. Key deadlines include the contract signing date of 19 January 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026, ending on 31 March 2030. The procurement method deployed was direct acquisition, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the awarding ceremony took place on 29 January 2026. The legal basis for the contract is under the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This maintenance contract provides a stable opportunity for Echosens UK Limited, the supplier, to deliver crucial services over the next four years, promoting consistency and reliability for the equipment in question. The procurement caters to repair and maintenance of specialist medical equipment, making it well-suited to businesses specialising in medical equipment services or Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with expertise in non-invasive diagnostic medical devices. SMEs in the medical device sector might find similar requirements to be growth opportunities, given the focus on direct contract awards and maintaining costs at a fixed price, enabling predictable revenue streams. Given the government's status as a contracting authority, successful engagement can boost visibility and credibility within the healthcare and medical equipment industries.

## Notice

#Contract renewal; Expiry order number: LR743440- Equipment: Fibroscan & associated probes Hospital site: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Departmental location: Location: Infectious Diseases Serial numbers:FS430: S/N F93204, M Probe: S/N S2003936, XL Probe: S/N S2003913 Contract information - Level of cover: Serenity service contract Maintenance contract renewal for essential Fibroscanner FS430 and associated probes - (Serial numbers: S/N: F93204+ M Probe S/N: S2003936+ XL Probe S/N: S2003913). he FibroScan FS430; a portable, non-invasive liver diagnostic device created by Echosens. It measures liver stiffness and liver fat to help diagnose and monitor liver diseases. The service would like to renew on a 4-year contract to maintain the annual cost at a fixed price. start date1/4/2026 - end date 31/3/20230 - Quotation number: Q-44288 This is a maintenance contract for specialist medical equipment with the OEM. Sadly the OEM does

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025814-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,780 |
| Contracts value | £25,780 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025814-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 16:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008199-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025814-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008199-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.echosens.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

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