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06 May 2026 at 15:54

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06 May 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

Northampton General NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of two ultrasound machines for its Anaesthetics department. Classified under the Medical Equipment industry category (CPV code 33100000), this procurement involved a selective method, specifically leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £62,905.92, spans from 30th March 2026 to 28th February 2033, with the procurement stage now in the Award phase. The machines will be delivered to Northampton, United Kingdom, postcode NN1 5BD, enhancing the department's medical capabilities. The tender was awarded to NHS Supply Chain Coordination Limited on 30th March 2026, and the award notice was published on 6th May 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment supply sector, particularly those experienced in framework agreements and selective procurement processes. While the procurement is complete, similar future opportunities may arise, benefiting entities poised to offer specialised medical equipment to healthcare institutions. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not indicated as suitable for this particular tender, businesses with large-scale capabilities, like NHS Supply Chain Coordination Limited, are well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts. Engaging in such frameworks could provide sustained business growth in the healthcare procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Ultrasound machines

Notice Description

x 2 ultrasound machines Additional information: Capitally purchased equipment for the Anesthetics department.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f6c694e-afde-4c62-8df7-abf25dda8b4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1591ce5f-e256-41fb-988c-d9bd9954013d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,905 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,905 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northampton General NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (NHSSC - SCCL)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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