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Rental of DaVinci robotic consoles

NORFOLK & NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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20 Feb 2026 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Rental of DaVinci robotic consoles" was conducted by Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, a key healthcare institution in the UK. This tender falls under the 'Medical equipments' industry category and involves the location specified by the postal code NR4 7UY in Norwich, United Kingdom. The process is marked complete, with significant dates including a tender period ending on 1st December 2025 and an award publication date of 20th February 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with an active award to Intuitive Surgical Limited for a contract value of £150,000 over a three-year period starting from 12th January 2026 to 11th January 2029.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and rental of advanced medical equipment, particularly those equipped to provide robotic surgical systems. While the supplier, Intuitive Surgical Limited, is already engaged, other companies in the medical technology sector might consider collaborating or benchmarking against this successful award for growth insights. The framework agreement model used favours firms already familiar with selective procurement frameworks, thus benefiting those with established relationships or prior experience in similar NHS contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rental of DaVinci robotic consoles

Notice Description

Rental of DaVinci robotic consoles from Intuitive Medical

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fa071f8-92f3-4ac5-b22e-8de079411419
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df25a37-4b6b-4e11-8362-40887d7bd0c8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2029 3-4 years
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
NORFOLK & NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTUITIVE SURGICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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