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Faxitron Trident Machine

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Mar 2026 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a replacement Faxitron Trident machine needed for its theatre operations. The procurement is categorised under radiography devices and operates within the healthcare industry. Taking place in the South West of the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to Hologic LTD on 2nd March 2026, with a total value of £69,960. The trust utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement for this tender, aligning with its structured approach to facilitate easy purchasing. The procurement entered the award stage on 5th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 5th March 2026 to 4th March 2027.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare goods, particularly those in the radiography and medical imaging sectors. Although the contract has been awarded, businesses within this vertical may consider demonstrating capability in delivering such specialised equipment to similar entities like NHS trusts. The selective procurement method implies potential future opportunities for pre-approved suppliers on framework agreements, suggesting both large and small businesses with the right credentials or framework membership could benefit from similar procurements. As the NHS continually invests in technological upgrades, maintaining readiness for selective frameworks can leverage growth opportunities in healthcare supply markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Faxitron Trident Machine

Notice Description

1 replacement faxitron trident machine for theatres

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-876319c5-e672-40f9-8af8-896b6f3a7889
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae74d37-3118-4b96-8ddb-2b8ab69ad5be
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

33111600 - Radiography devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLOGIC

Further Information

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