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title: "Maintenance of Karl Storz Camera Systems"
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buyer: "HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
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# Maintenance of Karl Storz Camera Systems

Buyer: HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a66b

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## Summary

The Hywel Dda University Health Board, located in Carmarthen, UK, has completed the procurement process for the maintenance of Karl Storz Camera Systems. The procurement was performed using the NHS Supply Chain framework for maintenance, repair, and calibration of medical equipment, under the legal basis of Directive 2014/24/EU. This service contract aims to ensure the continued operational efficiency and reliability of essential medical equipment used in minimally invasive surgeries across the region. The tender, identified as PS2682/26, was conducted under a limited procurement method without prior publication, due to technical reasons. The contract was awarded to KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK) LIMITED, with the agreement signed on 31st March 2026, covering the maintenance services for one year at a value of £252,078.45.

This procurement process presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the maintenance and repair of medical equipment, especially those that can offer high-quality, reliable service for complex and critical systems. The technical expertise and niche capabilities required to maintain sophisticated surgical camera systems make this tender particularly suited to original equipment manufacturers or specialists with experience in medical device maintenance. The contract demonstrates an ongoing need for dependable service provision in the healthcare industry, highlighting opportunities for businesses with the capability to meet stringent quality and technical standards.

## Notice

Hywel Dda University Health Board is renewing the maintenance contract for the Karl Storz Camera Systems. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is Karl Storz and are essential in providing high definition and 4k visualisation for minimally invasive surgeries. The contract provides comprehensive cover for all devices, across the 12-month period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board is renewing the maintenance contract for the Karl Storz Camera Systems. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is Karl Storz and are essential in providing high definition and 4k visualisation for minimally invasive surgeries. The contract provides comprehensive cover for all devices, across the 12-month period. As OEM, Karl Storz has provided maintenance for the endoscopes since they were purchased in 2017. Utilising the OEM for maintenance of the equipment ensures that the required standards are met by using original parts and specialist support expertise, preserving patient care and reliability. Due to the complexity of the camera systems, it is critical that they are maintained and repaired to a high standard. Procuring through the NHS Supply Chain framework, reference 2021/S000-021535, for Maintenance, Repair and Calibration of Medical Equipment, ensures value for money is achieved, as all pricing has undergone prior market testing and benchmarking against other qualified suppliers.

### Procurement Information

A lack of comprehensive maintenance cover poses a significant risk to clinical quality, patient safety, and operational efficiency. Continuation of a valid maintenance contract is critical to maintaining reliable equipment performance and uninterrupted service provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049725-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 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 | £252,078 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 3BB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys |

## 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
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049725-2026

## 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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