Official UK procurement notice
Maintenance of Fuijnon Stacks and Scopes
Authority: Hywel Dda University Health Board (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe renewal of the maintenance contract for Fujinon Stacks and Scopes across Hywel Dda University Health Boards' endoscopy units
CPV: Repair and maintenance services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1This is a renewal of the maintenance contract for the Fujinon Stacks and Scopes used…Awarded
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.
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, 14:05 BST
- Last source update
- 27 May 2026, 14:05 BST
- Authority reference
PS2964/26- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-049734- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a672Find 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
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.
Publisher note: (WA Ref:165655)
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquilant Endoscopy LtdSME | £350,605 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 049734-2026-PS2964/26-1 · Aquilant Endoscopy LtdSME
- Signed
- 31 Mar 2026
- Value
- £350,605
- 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- AQUILANT ENDOSCOPYAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.