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Maintenance of Infant Ventilators

Hywel Dda University Health Board · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 10:21.

Opportunity overview

Hywel Dda University Health Board is renewing the maintenance contract for the Infant Ventilators utilised across the Health Board. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is Inspiration Healthcare LTD, and are designed for neonatal and paediatric intensive care, providing both invasive and non-invasive respiratory support. They are used to treat premature babies weighing as little as 300 grams by delivering synchronized, accurate breaths, compensating for air leaks, and supporting natural breathing mechanics to prevent lung injury. The contract provides comprehensive cover for all devices, across the 5-year period, utilising NHS Supply Chain framework reference 2021/S000-021535.

Awarded to

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Inspiration Healthcare

Match pending…
Contract value
£83k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
25 Aug 2026
Award ID
081504-2026-PS0282B/26-1
Status
active
Location
Earl Shilton, UK, LE97EJ, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV50000000 — Repair and maintenance services

Lots

  • Hywel Dda University Health Board is renewing the maintenance contract for the Infant Ventilators utilised across the Health Board. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is Inspiration Healthcare LTD, and are designed for neonatal and paediatric intensive care, providing both invasive and non-invasive respiratory support. They are used to treat premature babies weighing as little as 300 grams by delivering synchronized, accurate breaths, compensating for air leaks, and supporting natural breathing mechanics to prevent lung injury. As the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Inspiration Healthcare has provided maintenance for the infant ventilators since they were purchased. Utilising the OEM for maintenance of the equipment ensures that the required standards are met by using original parts and specialist support expertise, preserving patient care and reliability. Due to the complexity of the infant ventilators, it is critical that they are maintained and repaired to a high standard. The contract provides comprehensive cover for all devices, across the 5-year period, utilising NHS Supply Chain framework reference 2021/S000-021535.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
PS0282B/26
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
Due to the complexity of the infant ventilators, it is critical that they are maintained and repaired to a high standard. Currently, Inspiration Healthcare is the only supplier in the market who can provide the level of service required. Therefore, it is essential that the contract be awarded to Inspiration Healthcare.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services

Covered By

GPA

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Id
D_TECHNICAL
Description
The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Hywel Dda University Health Board is renewing the maintenance contract for the Infant Ventilators utilised across the Health Board. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is Inspiration Healthcare LTD, and are designed for neonatal and paediatric intensive care, providing both invasive and non-invasive respiratory support. They are used to treat premature babies weighing as little as 300 grams by delivering synchronized, accurate breaths, compensating for air leaks, and supporting natural breathing mechanics to prevent lung injury. As the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Inspiration Healthcare has provided maintenance for the infant ventilators since they were purchased. Utilising the OEM for maintenance of the equipment ensures that the required standards are met by using original parts and specialist support expertise, preserving patient care and reliability. Due to the complexity of the infant ventilators, it is critical that they are maintained and repaired to a high standard. The contract provides comprehensive cover for all devices, across the 5-year period, utilising NHS Supply Chain framework reference 2021/S000-021535.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL14

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Id
GB-FTS-186161

Identifier

Legal Name
Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Locality
Carmarthen
Region
UK
Postal Code
CF15 7QZ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
07
Description
Health
Organisation 2
Name
Inspiration Healthcare
Id
GB-FTS-186162

Identifier

Legal Name
Inspiration Healthcare

Address

Street Address
Gildor House, West Street
Locality
Earl Shilton
Region
UK
Postal Code
LE97EJ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 3
Name
High Court
Id
GB-FTS-111

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court

Address

Street Address
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 2079477501

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
081504-2026-PS0282B/26-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-186162
Name
Inspiration Healthcare

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
081504-2026-PS0282B/26-1
Award ID
081504-2026-PS0282B/26-1
Status
active
Date Signed
26 Aug 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
83,010
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Carmarthen · UK · CF15 7QZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL14

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 081504-2026award, contract ·