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30 Jul 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Bladder Scanners," classified under the ultrasound scanners industry category, has been completed by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, a buying organisation based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £258,563.25. The tender's key dates included an award date on 24th July 2026 and a contract period starting on 27th July 2026 and ending on 17th August 2026. The award stage of this process was concluded with Verathon Medical (UK) Ltd named as the supplier.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of medical equipment, particularly those focused on ultrasound technology. Although the procurement was selective, typically suiting more established companies, participation in such tenders can provide growth opportunities by establishing or enhancing relationships with healthcare facilities and expanding market reach within the medical equipment sector. Companies that are well-prepared to meet the procurement requirements of large healthcare organisations like Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management would find this tender beneficial for business expansion.

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Notice Title

Bladder Scanners

Notice Description

Bladder Scanner Unltrasound

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37acf484-e8ff-4875-8ab4-e800902f6007
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208b8c20-dd66-4867-bc15-b40cc5b289a3
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

33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£258,563 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£258,563 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 17 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
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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