Scope
Description
Routine service and repair (PPM only cover) of BK Ultrasound machines (currently approximately 8 off) located within the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust.
Contract 1. Maintenance of BK Ultrasound Machines
Supplier
Contract value
- £415,000 excluding VAT
- £498,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
3 December 2025
Contract dates
- 3 December 2025 to 30 November 2026
- Possible extension to 28 February 2031
- 5 years, 2 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
It is intended that the scope of the contract will be included within the regional renewal of the Northern Ireland Health & Social Care contract for Maintenance Regular Diagnostic Imaging Equipment, which could be renewed for a start date of 01/12/26. The contract could be extended to 28/02/31, in monthly steps, to facilitate completion of the regional retender or in the event of non-award.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not applicable due to value.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
The manufacturer of the equipment has provided confirmation that Uniphar Medtech Ltd has exclusive rights as regards servicing of the BK Ultrasound equipment.
Supplier
Uniphar Medtech Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWP-6911-YVDN
Unit 3, Northern Cross Business Park, Finglas
Dublin
D11 WY11
Ireland
Email: tenders2@unipharmedtech.com
Website: http://www.unipharmedtech.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Maintenance of BK Ultrasound Machines
Contracting authority
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQJ-5727-JCLR
Trust Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Non Clinical Support Building, Royal Victoria Hospital
Belfast
BT12 6BA
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland