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Published 12 Oct 2026, 13:51 BST

Official UK procurement notice

(Maintenance of) Shandon Diagnostics Equipment - PS0551/26

Official notice

Procurement agent: Swansea University·On behalf of: Velindre University NHS Trust

Direct award
Awarded value£143,508published award · exc. VAT
Award in standstill Not publishedno call for competition
Award (standstill) to Shandon Diagnostics Limited (Epredia)

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Swansea Bay University Health Board requires the ongoing maintenance and support of Shandon Diagnostics Equipment located at Singleton Hospital.

The proposed contract will provide continued preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, technical support and access to replacement parts where required, ensuring the equipment remains safe, reliable and operational throughout the contract period.

The equipment is critical to the continued delivery of healthcare services and ongoing maintenance is required to minimise downtime, maintain compliance with manufacturer recommendations and support patient care.

Following review, the Health Board has confirmed there are no current plans to replace the equipment during the proposed contract term and therefore a maintenance arrangement remains necessary.

The requirement has been reviewed against the available procurement routes, and it has been determined that the proposed approach will be progressed via a Single Tender Action (STA), supported by the completion and approval of the relevant STA Form. The proposed route provides the appropriate mechanism to procure the required services in accordance with the applicable procurement requirements and the organisation’s established governance and approval processes.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Direct award
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
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
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
12 Oct 2026, 13:51 BST
Last source update
12 Oct 2026, 13:51 BST
Authority reference
PS0551/26
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-096101
Latest notice
Transparency notice (UK5)
Delivery area
Wales (UKL18)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0785a9 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
Single Suppliers Technical Reasons
Published justification

This is specialised, highly sensitive equipment which can only be maintained and serviced by the manufacturer. (Epredia - Shandon Diagnostics Ltd) -

Review and risk notes
Risks

The main risks relate to delays in obtaining specialist parts or engineering support, which could result in equipment downtime and disruption to clinical services. Changes to manufacturer requirements or service arrangements may also affect contract delivery. Maintaining appropriate OEM support is essential to ensure equipment reliability, operational continuity and patient care.

Notice history

2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 12 Oct 2026
  1. Transparency notice published
    12 Oct 2026, 13:51 BST
    UK5
  2. Contract signature expected
    31 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1some still in standstill
Awarded value £143,5081 award exc. VAT
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Shandon Diagnostics Limited (Epredia)Maintenance of Shandon Diagnostics Equipment1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2031Options: The contract may require additional equipment to be added during the contract term to accommodate changing service requirements.£143,508—Standstill

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Procurement agentPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PTNV-7472-GRTW 1 Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Baglan, Port Talbot, Wales, SA12 7BRContact name, email, phone

Clients of the procurement agent

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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