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Purchase of Endoscopy Scopes

QE FACILITIES LIMITED

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

QE Facilities Limited, based in Gateshead, England, led the procurement process for the purchase of endoscopy scopes, which has progressed to the award stage. The contract was awarded to Olympus Keymed Group Limited, a large supplier, under a call-off from an NHS Supply Chain framework agreement. The procurement pertains to the medical equipment industry and involves a total value of £342,745.72 (excluding VAT), covering various scopes. This tender is categorized under "goods," with the procurement method being selective. The contract period began and ended on 13th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers within the medical equipment industry, especially those capable of providing specialised medical scopes. Though this specific contract has been awarded, similar opportunities through framework agreements can help businesses unlock potential growth. Companies with the capacity to fulfil significant orders and integrate within NHS Supply Chain frameworks may find themselves well-positioned for similar future tenders. Business growth can be accelerated by establishing relationships with public entities like NHS Supply Chain, which regularly require high-quality medical equipment.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Endoscopy Scopes

Notice Description

Purchase of; 3 x CF-EZ1500DL (UK) Colonoscope 4 x GIF-EZ1500 (UK) Gastroscope 1 x PCF-H290DL W/BS Colonoscope Awarded to Olympus Keymed Group Ltd via Rigid Endoscopy and Associated Options and Related Services (Reference: 2021/S 000-007768) led by NHS Supply Chain. Total cost - PS342,745.72 ex VAT, PS411,294.85 inc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42c8247b-f6f2-4246-baa0-617376f38077
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a9a973-cc8a-4b5c-8cb6-240157c47f3c
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
£342,745 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£342,745 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

OLYMPUS KEYMED GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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