EQUIPMENT LEASING
Spread the cost. Service included.
Lease your decontamination equipment over 24 or 36 months with annual service, validation, and Written Scheme of Examination bundled into one predictable monthly cost. No upfront capital, full tax-deductibility on monthly rentals, and end-of-term flexibility to buy, return, or upgrade.
GET A QUOTE
Build your lease enquiry
Pick the equipment you're interested in and tell us a bit about your practice. We'll come back within 2 working days with an indicative monthly cost and next steps.
WHY LEASE
A predictable cost that includes everything
Leasing turns a £4,000-£6,000 capital decision into a fixed monthly cost — and bundles the engineering work most practices forget to budget for.
100% tax-deductible monthly
Operating lease rentals are generally treated as a trading expense and deducted in full from your taxable profit, year-on-year.
General information — speak to your accountant for advice on your specific position. Source: HMRC Business Leasing Manual.
No upfront capital outlay
Preserve your cash for clinical investment, hires, or working capital. Lease payments begin once the kit is installed and operational.
Service & validation included
Annual service and validation are bundled into the monthly cost — plus Written Scheme of Examination for autoclaves. No surprise invoices, no compliance gaps.
End-of-term flexibility
Buy at a reduced cost, hand the kit back, or upgrade to a newer model. Your call at the end — not committed in advance.
WHAT YOU GET
What's included in your monthly payment
One number, every month, covering everything the practice needs to keep the kit running and compliant.
- The machine itselfBrand-new, supplier-warranted, installed and commissioned by GQ engineers.
- Annual serviceOnce per year by qualified GQ engineers — included for the life of the lease.
- Written Scheme of Examination (autoclaves only)Annual statutory inspection of the pressure vessel — required by the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. Not required for washer-disinfectors.
- Annual validationCQC and HTM 01-05-aligned validation, fully documented for inspection.
- Service kitReplacement seals, gaskets, filters and consumables required for routine servicing over the term.
- InstallationEngineer install, plumbing where required, training for your nursing team.
AT THE END OF YOUR TERM
Three options. Your choice.
There's no obligation locked in before the lease ends — you decide what works for the practice when the time comes.
Buy at a reduced cost
If the equipment is still serving you well, take ownership outright at a fair end-of-term value agreed with the lease provider.
Hand the kit back
No further obligation. We coordinate decommission and removal, and if you'd like, replace it with a fresh lease on newer equipment.
Upgrade to newer equipment
Roll into a new lease on the latest model. Same predictable monthly cost, latest kit, fresh service contract included.
COMPARE OPTIONS
Lease vs Hire Purchase vs Buy outright
Each option has its place. Here's an honest side-by-side so you can pick the right structure for your practice.
| Buy outright | Hire Purchase | Operating Lease | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Full price + VAT | Deposit + VAT on cash price | None / first month only |
| Monthly cost | None | Capital + interest monthly | Monthly rental + VAT |
| VAT | 20% on full price upfront | 20% on full price upfront (interest is VAT-exempt) | 20% on each monthly rental |
| Ownership during term | Yours | Yours (beneficial owner) | Lessor's |
| At end of term | Yours | Yours (after final instalment + option fee) | Buy at reduced cost / return / upgrade |
| Tax — capital allowances | You claim (AIA up to £1m) | You claim (treated as bought) | Lessor claims; you cannot |
| Tax — trading deduction | Not for the kit (it's capital) | Interest portion only | Full monthly rental — 100% deductible |
| Service & validation | Quoted separately | Quoted separately | Included in monthly cost |
| Best for | Cash-rich practices replacing kit one-off | Practices wanting eventual ownership without upfront outlay | Practices wanting predictable opex, included service, flexibility to upgrade |
Buy outright
Hire Purchase
Operating Lease
QUESTIONS PRACTICES ASK
Frequently asked questions
Can I claim my lease payments against tax?
Generally, yes — operating lease rental payments on business equipment are treated as a trading expense and deducted from taxable profit in the year they're incurred. The lessor (the company that owns the equipment) claims capital allowances, not the lessee.
This treatment depends on the lease being a true operating lease rather than a hire purchase agreement in disguise. A true operating lease has no automatic transfer of ownership — at the end of the term you can hand the kit back, buy it at a fair value, or roll into a new lease.
Your specific position depends on your practice's VAT status, business structure, and accounting treatment. Always speak to your accountant before signing a lease agreement.
Source: HMRC Business Leasing ManualWhat's covered if the equipment breaks down?
The annual service and Written Scheme of Examination bundled into your monthly cost cover routine maintenance and statutory inspection. If a fault arises between scheduled visits, you contact our service team for a callout in the normal way.
For the first year, manufacturer warranty applies to defects in materials or workmanship. After that, repairs are quoted in the normal way unless you've opted for an extended cover plan. Damage caused by misuse, ingress of foreign objects, or non-supplier-approved consumables is excluded.
What's the difference between Written Scheme of Examination and validation?
Written Scheme of Examination (WSE) is the statutory inspection of the pressure vessel itself, required annually under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. It applies to autoclaves (which are pressure vessels) but not to washer-disinfectors.
Validation is the cycle and performance testing required by HTM 01-05 to confirm the machine is sterilising or disinfecting correctly. It applies to both autoclaves and washer-disinfectors.
Both are bundled into your monthly lease cost where applicable. Your Tethys H10 Plus washer-disinfector includes annual service and validation; autoclaves additionally include the Written Scheme of Examination.
Are the prices on this page inclusive of VAT?
No. All prices and monthly figures shown on this page are exclusive of VAT. VAT at the prevailing rate (currently 20%) is charged on each monthly lease rental and itemised separately on the lease provider's invoice.
For a typical 36-month lease at £175 per month + VAT, the actual cash cost per month is £210 (£175 plus £35 VAT). Whether your practice can recover any of that VAT depends on your VAT registration status — see the disclaimer in the comparison section above, and speak to your accountant.
Can I add more equipment to the lease later?
Yes. Additional kit can be added to an existing lease as a new schedule under the same master agreement, or as a fresh lease running in parallel. We'll work with the lease provider to keep it as simple as possible — typically a single combined invoice covering everything.
Who underwrites the lease — and what credit checks are needed?
Leases are underwritten by an FCA-authorised third-party lease provider. GQ Decontamination supplies the equipment and bundled service contract; the lease provider holds the financial agreement with your practice.
Once you submit an enquiry, we pass your details to the lease provider, who runs standard business credit checks. Approval typically takes 2-5 working days for an established practice. Newer practices (under 2 years trading) may need to provide additional financial information or a personal guarantee from a director.
Why is leasing usually more expensive overall than buying outright?
Honestly: because the lease provider is putting up the capital and carrying the risk. Their cost of capital, admin, and margin sit inside the monthly rental.
What leasing buys you is cashflow predictability, included service, and the ability to upgrade without selling old kit. For a cash-rich practice that intends to keep the equipment for 10+ years, buying outright is usually the lowest total cost. For most practices managing cashflow against clinical investment elsewhere, leasing is the more practical structure.
What happens at the end of the lease?
You have three options:
Buy at a reduced cost — agree a fair end-of-term value with the lease provider and take ownership outright. Often the right call if the equipment is still serving you well.
Hand the kit back — no further obligation. We coordinate decommission and removal at no additional cost.
Upgrade — roll into a new lease on the latest model. Same monthly structure, fresh service contract.
How accurate is the indicative monthly cost?
The figures shown are indicative — calculated from a transparent formula combining the machine cost, annual service rate, and a service kit, then amortised over the term at our standard lease APR. Real terms come from the lease provider after they've assessed your practice's circumstances.
Most practices land within 5% of the indicative figure. Newer practices, leases over £30,000, or applications with non-standard credit profiles can vary more.
Can I lease used or refurbished equipment?
The lease structure on this page covers brand-new equipment from Castellini, MOCOM, and Stern Weber. We do also have refurbished options available — those are typically purchased outright or on hire purchase rather than leased, because the residual value calculations work differently. View our renewed autoclaves or contact us to discuss.