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Purchase of Breast Screening Ultrasound

QE FACILITIES LIMITED

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by QE Facilities Limited, based in Gateshead, England, involved the acquisition of breast screening ultrasound equipment, specifically the Canon Aplio i700 model. This purchase falls under the medical equipment industry category. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from the Rigid Endoscopy and Associated Options and Related Services framework agreement, sourced via NHS Supply Chain. The tender, with a total value of £69,330 excluding VAT (£83,196 including VAT), commenced on 16th February 2026, with the award officially published on 30th March 2026. This process was completed using a selective procurement method and classified under the award stage as of the last update.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the healthcare and medical equipment sectors, particularly large-scale suppliers with the capability to provide specialised medical apparatus. While the tender was specifically awarded to Canon Medical Systems Ltd, participating in similar framework agreements can offer substantial prospects for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the NHS supply chain landscape. Companies that specialise in cutting-edge medical technologies and have established distribution channels for healthcare facilities would find such tenders particularly advantageous for growth and sector penetration.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Breast Screening Ultrasound

Notice Description

Purchase of Canon Aplio i700 Ultrasound Awarded to Canon Medical Systems Ltd via Rigid Endoscopy and Associated Options and Related Services framework agreement (Reference: 2021/S 000-007768) led by NHS Supply Chain Total cost - PS69,330 ex VAT, PS83,196 inc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38875063-dd84-4feb-8101-7c271bb54b4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a292d142-58f1-432a-8abe-fcbd2b322741
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
£69,330 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,330 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
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
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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