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Purchase of Sonosite ultrasound systems

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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11 Mar 2026 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, involved the acquisition of Sonosite ultrasound systems, specifically three Sonosite ST and one Sonosite PX models. Targeted at the medical equipment sector, the contract was conducted under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Norwich, UK, with a postal code of NR4 7UY, the contract reached the award stage on 2nd March 2026, with an active status published on 11th March 2026. The contract period runs from 4th March to 27th March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality ultrasound systems. The procurement method favours experienced suppliers with pre-existing framework agreements. Although this tender does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, organisations in the medical field with relevant expertise and framework agreements are well-positioned to benefit. Fujifilm Sonosite Ltd, recognised as a supplier in this contract, illustrates the type of business suited for such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Sonosite ultrasound systems

Notice Description

Purchase of 3 No Sonosite ST and 1 No Sonosite PX ultrasound systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04283c67-c8f4-4a74-9360-ac4399867af0
Current Stage
Award
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
£10 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,059 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
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 AND 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

FUJIFILM SONOSITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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