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title: "Maintenance of Pentax Stacks and Scopes Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bba2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Maintenance of Pentax Stacks and Scopes Equipment

Buyer: HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bba2

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## Summary

The Hywel Dda University Health Board has completed a procurement process titled "Maintenance of Pentax Stacks and Scopes Equipment," categorised under repair and maintenance services. This procurement pertains to the upkeep of medical equipment vital for diagnosing and treating conditions within the health board's facilities. The contract spans five years and is set within the UK, primarily under the NHS Supply Chain Framework. The procurement stage is defined as Award, and the process concluded with a contract signed on 31st March 2026. This limited procurement method involved direct awarding to a specific supplier, Pentax UK Limited, without prior competitive tendering, as no other suppliers can meet the technical requirements stipulated.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those with expertise in handling Pentax hardware. Given the specialised nature of this contract, the opportunity is best suited for original equipment manufacturers or businesses with recognised technical capabilities in medical device repair. Although this contract was singularly awarded to Pentax UK Limited, companies looking to engage in similar future opportunities should focus on developing niche technical services that align with high-standard maintenance and OEM requirements to compete effectively in such strategic market segments.

## Notice

This is a new contract requirement for the maintenance of the Pentax scopes and stack equipment used across Hywel Dda University Health Board. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is Pentax UK, and are essential in diagnosing, investigating and treating various conditions. The contract provides comprehensive cover for all devices, across the 5-year period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a new contract requirement for the maintenance of the Pentax scopes and stack equipment used across Hywel Dda University Health Board. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is Pentax UK, and are essential in diagnosing, investigating and treating various conditions. The contract provides comprehensive cover for all devices, across the 5-year period. Pentax UK has provided maintenance for the scopes and stack equipment since they were purchased in 2025, under the purchase warranty. 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 scopes, it is critical that they are maintained and repaired to a high standard, and there are no other suppliers in the market who can provide the level of service required. This contract will be awarded through the NHS Supply Chain Framework Maintenance, Repair and Calibration of Medical Equipment, reference 2021/S000-021535.

### Procurement Information

Awarding via NHS Supply Chain framework 2021/S000-021535 provides a compliant route to purchase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059199-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 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 | £126,934 |

## 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 | PENTAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059199-2026

## 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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