Five-year maintenance contract for 17 Medtronic FT10 diathermy units.
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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a five-year fully comprehensive maintenance contract for seventeen Medtronic FT10 Diathermy units at St Richard's Hospital. The contract covers planned preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, technical support, replacement parts, labour, travel, and OEM-certified servicing. It was awarded directly to Medtronic as the original equipment manufacturer due to absence of competition for technical reasons, as only Medtronic has access to proprietary diagnostic software and OEM-approved parts. The contract ensures continued safe and compliant operation of critical surgical equipment.