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title: "Endoscopes Maintenance across Swansea Bay University Health Board"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a59a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Endoscopes Maintenance across Swansea Bay University Health Board

Buyer: SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a59a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract "Endoscopes Maintenance across Swansea Bay University Health Board" has been completed, with the contract awarded to Karl Storz via the NHS Supply Chain framework. This contract, valued at £80,999.10, is a 12-month agreement for the maintenance, repair, and calibration of medical equipment. The process did not involve prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons, as Karl Storz was the sole supplier capable of meeting the required standards. The process is situated in the Swansea Bay area, specifically serving the Swansea Bay University Health Board, with the service categorized under repair and maintenance. This follows the EU procurement directive 2014/24/EU and ensures compliance with international standards through the NHS Supply Chain framework reference 2021/S000-021535.

This tender creates strategic opportunities for businesses involved in the repair and maintenance services sector, particularly those looking to secure contracts with the NHS or similar health bodies. This contract primarily benefits suppliers with specialised expertise in handling complex medical equipment like endoscopes, as it prioritises technical proficiency and capability over open competition. Large-scale enterprises with existing relationships in NHS frameworks and the ability to provide high-quality, specialised maintenance services would find such opportunities conducive for growth and market entrenchment. This approach affirms a specific niche within the public sector procurement landscape, encouraging businesses to develop competencies aligned with these strategic needs.

## Notice

This is a renewal of the maintenance contract for the maintenance of the 29 endoscopes used across Swansea Bay University Health Board.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a renewal of the maintenance contract for the 29 endoscopes used across Swansea Bay University Health Board. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is Karl Storz, and are essential in diagnosing, investigating and treating various conditions. The contract provides comprehensive cover for all devices, across the 12-month period. Karl Storz has provided maintenance for the endoscopes since they were purchased in 2022. Utilising the OEM for maintenance of equipment ensures that the required maintenance standards are met through using original parts and specialist support expertise, preserving patient care and reliability. Due to the complexity of the endoscopes, it is critical that they are maintained and repaired to a high standard, therefore, utilising a direct award via the NHS Supply Chain Framework reference 2021/S000-021535 to the OEM is the most suitable route.

### Procurement Information

Karl Storz is the sole supplier with the capability and technical expertise to meet the required service standards for endoscope maintenance. Procuring through the NHS Supply Chain framework reference 2021/S000-021535 ensures value for money, as all pricing has undergone prior market testing and benchmarking against other qualified suppliers. This gives assurance that the rates are competitive, transparent and aligned with public-sector procurement requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049471-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | PORT TALBOT |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA12 7BX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Aberavon |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049471-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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