Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
UK
Contact person: Mohammad Usman Jaura
Telephone: +44 2921501500
E-mail: mohammad.jaura@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Maintenance contract of E-Quip asset database licence
Reference number: PS4904/26
II.1.2) Main CPV code
50000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The 5 year e Quip Core Professional Asset Management licence and support contract provides a comprehensive software and support solution for Hywel Dda University Health Board. It enables users to access a fully supported Medical Equipment Management System, ensuring smooth asset management processes while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. As SCC Plc is the system designer and sole supplier, the contract ensures continuity, essential updates, and reliable OEM support throughout the agreement.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
45 685.50
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL1
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NWSSP Procurement Services has considered sourcing options available. e Quip is a bespoke system, integral to the day to day management of medical equipment across Hywel Dda University Health Board. It is intended that this award be progressed with SCC Plc via the NHS SBS – Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework (SBS10510), as they are the OEM and the only supplier capable of supporting the system. A Legacy (03) award notice will be issued to comply with procurement governance requirements.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
AWARDED VIA SBS – DIGITAL WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS 2 FRAMEWORK (SBS10510).
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC
James House, Warwick Road
Birmingham
B112LE
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 45 685.50
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:163424)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/03/2026