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Glidescope difficult airway system

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Jan 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of a "Glidescope difficult airway system" was conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. This tender fell under the anaesthesia and resuscitation devices category, delivered to South West, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £13,378. The procurement method used was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 22nd January 2026 and concluding on 21st January 2027. The award was published on 22nd January 2026, following the tender period's end date on 21st January 2026. The supplier selected is Verathon Medical (UK) Ltd.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those focused on anaesthesia and resuscitation devices. Given the nature of the procurement method, it is particularly suited for businesses that are already on a relevant framework agreement. The involvement of Verathon Medical (UK) Ltd, a recognised supplier in this domain, underscores the importance of having specialised expertise and accreditation. Such tenders can support business growth by establishing or strengthening relationships with NHS Trusts, fostering long-term engagement and potential access to further opportunities in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Glidescope difficult airway system

Notice Description

Requirement for our Maternity unit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff52f997-124d-4cd6-a984-4b2ce4e02566
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

33172000 - Anaesthesia and resuscitation devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,378 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,378 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Hayley Draper
Contact Email
hayley.draper@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

VERATHON MEDICAL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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