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title: "Maintenance of Fuijnon Stacks and Scopes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a672"
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buyer: "HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
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# Maintenance of Fuijnon Stacks and Scopes

Buyer: HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a672

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## Summary

The Hywel Dda University Health Board, based in Carmarthen, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of a maintenance contract for Fujinon Stacks and Scopes used across its endoscopy units. This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and covers the maintenance of essential diagnostic, therapeutic, and surveillance equipment used in gastroenterology, pulmonology, and ENT. The procurement was concluded through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, within the NHS Supply Chain Framework for Maintenance, Repair, and Calibration of Medical Equipment. The contract, valued at £350,604.64 and signed on 31 March 2026, was awarded to the original equipment manufacturer, Aquilant Endoscopy, who is uniquely positioned to provide these services due to specialised technical expertise and access to genuine parts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those that possess the technical know-how required for highly specialised equipment. Companies with the ability to deliver reliable service and adhere to stringent maintenance standards can leverage this as a pathway for growth, establishing themselves within public sector frameworks like the NHS Supply Chain. Given the procurement method that prioritises technical capabilities over direct competition, businesses that can demonstrate niche expertise in specific medical equipment, similar to Aquilant Endoscopy, would fare well in securing such contracts. This procurement highlights the importance of business alignment with public health sector needs and standards to allow for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

The renewal of the maintenance contract for Fujinon Stacks and Scopes across Hywel Dda University Health Boards' endoscopy units

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a renewal of the maintenance contract for the Fujinon Stacks and Scopes used across Hywel Dda University Health Board. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is Aquilant, and are essential for diagnostic, therapeutic, and surveillance procedures in gastroenterology, pulmonology, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat). The contract provides fully comprehensive cover for all devices, across the 12-month period. As the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Aquilant has delivered maintenance support for the Fujinon Stacks and Scopes since the expiry of the purchase warranty in 2018. Using the OEM ensures that all maintenance meets the required standards by utilising genuine parts and specialist technical expertise, helping to safeguard both equipment reliability and patient care. This contract will be awarded through the NHS Supply Chain Framework Maintenance, Repair and Calibration of Medical Equipment, reference 2021/S000-021535.

### Procurement Information

As the original equipment manufacturer, Aquilant are the sole supplier with the capability and technical expertise to meet the required service standards for the scope and stack maintenance. Procuring through the NHS Supply Chain framework, reference 2021/S000-021535, ensures value for money is achieved, 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/049734-2026 |
| 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 | £350,604 |

## 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 | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUILANT ENDOSCOPY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049734-2026

## 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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