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Glidescope

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process supervised by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, involves the acquisition of medical equipment under the title "Glidescope". This process falls under the industry category of medical equipment and utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 20 March 2026. The tender period closed on 10 March 2026, with a contract period spanning from 11 to 25 March 2026. The contract was awarded to Verathon Medical (UK) Ltd, and is valued at £62,346.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of medical equipment, particularly those that can meet requirements under a selective procurement framework agreement. While this particular contract is not suitable for SMEs, it demonstrates the trust's ongoing demand for advanced medical technologies, offering potential future opportunities for larger medical supply companies. Businesses with existing capacity to deliver medical equipment within strict timelines in the UK would be well-positioned to compete in similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Glidescope

Notice Description

Glidescope

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1541bb-b42b-45c7-8a32-54f90a854b64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,346 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,346 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERATHON MEDICAL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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