Official UK procurement notice
Endoscopes Maintenance across Swansea Bay University Health Board
Authority: SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThis is a renewal of the maintenance contract for the maintenance of the 29 endoscopes used across Swansea Bay University Health Board.
CPV: Repair and maintenance services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1This is a renewal of the maintenance contract for the 29 endoscopes used across…Awarded
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.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 27 May 2026, 10:55 BST
- Last source update
- 27 May 2026, 10:55 BST
- Authority reference
PS4801/26- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-049471- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a59aFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons
- Published justification
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.
Publisher note: The contract has been awarded to Karl Storz, via the NHS Supply Chain framework for the Maintenance, Repair and Calibration of Medical Equipment, reference 2021/S000-021535, on a 12-month agreement. (WA Ref:162057)
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARL STORZ Endoscopy (UK) Ltd. | £80,999 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 049471-2026-PS4801/26-1 · KARL STORZ Endoscopy (UK) Ltd.
- Signed
- 24 Feb 2026
- Value
- £80,999
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids · 0 electronic | 1 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High CourtReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK) LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.